The problem
Information about Madang is scattered across outdated pages, social posts and operator sites. First-time visitors need clearer answers on how to arrive, what to do, how to travel responsibly and where local experiences really fit.
Who we are
About Discover Madang
A practical, respectful guide to Papua New Guinea’s northern coast — its reefs, islands, living cultures and the communities that make every visit meaningful.
Project insight
Problem, audience and goals
Discover Madang responds to a clear opportunity: travellers interested in diving, islands and culture often struggle to find coherent, trustworthy information about Madang Province in one place.
Target audience
- Independent travellers and small groups planning a PNG trip
- Divers and snorkellers seeking reef and wreck information
- Visitors interested in culture, villages and responsible tourism
- People who need practical planning tips before they book
Primary goals
- Present attractions and experiences in a scannable, filterable way
- Support trip planning with essentials and sample itineraries
- Encourage respectful cultural engagement
- Provide an accessible enquiry path to local contacts
Major user tasks
- Browse and filter attractions; save favourites
- Learn about culture, festivals and travel etiquette
- Plan timing, transport and a short itinerary
- Send an enquiry with clear validation feedback
Our purpose
Why this site exists
Madang is often described as one of the most beautiful places in the Pacific — and one of the least visited. This site helps travellers find clear, honest information about diving, islands, villages and the communities that shape the region.
We are not a booking engine. We are a guide: curated attractions, suggested itineraries, cultural context and contact paths so you can connect with local operators and communities on your own terms.
How we work
What guides this project
Three principles shape every page and recommendation on Discover Madang.
Respect for place and people
Madang’s strength is its communities and environments. We prioritise accurate cultural context, responsible travel advice and language that treats hosts as partners, not backdrop.
Clear, practical information
Travel to Madang benefits from realistic expectations. We focus on essentials — getting here, getting around, when to go and how to plan — so decisions are easier and less stressful.
Local-first discovery
Wherever possible we point toward local operators, craft makers, village hosts and community-based experiences so benefits stay closer to the people who share their home.
The place
About Madang Province
Madang sits on Papua New Guinea’s north coast, facing the Bismarck Sea. It is known for clear water, coral reefs and wrecks, offshore islands, rainforest and a remarkable density of languages and traditions.
6
Districts across the province
~1/4
Of PNG’s languages spoken here
Reef + wreck
World-class diving in warm waters
From mountain communities in the highlands to coastal and island villages, daily life still includes fishing, gardening, craft and ceremony. Visitors who arrive with time, curiosity and respect can experience a place shaped by both place and practice.
On this site
What you will find
Each section supports a different stage of planning or discovery.
- Attractions
Diving sites, islands, history and nature — with filters, saved favourites and short descriptions to help you choose.
- Culture & Experiences
Village visits, crafts, sing-sings, festivals and responsible tourism guidelines so cultural travel is informed and respectful.
- Plan Your Trip
Essentials for arrival, timing, transport, accommodation and sample itineraries for a long weekend or a slower week.
- Contact
A substantial enquiry form with HTML and JavaScript validation and clear success or error feedback.
Common questions
About this guide
Expand a question for a short answer. Only one panel opens at a time for a clearer reading experience.
Independent travellers, divers, small groups and anyone planning a first or return visit to Madang who wants practical information and respectful cultural context in one place.
No. Discover Madang is an information and planning guide. Use the Contact page to enquire, then confirm flights, stays and activities directly with local operators and providers.
We include cultural guidelines, advice on photography and dress in villages, and encouragement to use local guides and buy from local makers. The Culture & Experiences page is designed to help travellers approach culture with care.
Yes. Discover Madang is the major practical project for IS229 Web Design. The team builds from requirements and audience insight through semantic HTML, responsive CSS and accessible interactions.
This project
Collaborative web design (IS229)
The site demonstrates multi-page semantic HTML5, a shared CSS design system (Flexbox and Grid), responsive layouts, JavaScript interactions (menu, favourites with localStorage, filters and form validation) and accessible design choices.
Team contribution
Pages and features are divided among group members. Each person is responsible for structure, styling, behaviour, responsive behaviour and testing of their assigned work, with commits and collaboration tracked through the shared repository.
Ready when you are
Start exploring Madang.
Browse attractions, learn about culture or begin shaping a practical itinerary.
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