The capital is a low-rise city that sprawls around the coast and the hills inland. The attractive Botanic Gardens provide a good introduction to the indigenous flora and fauna and are worth a visit.
Madang has an excellent cultural centre, several pleasant parks, a thriving market, and countless flying foxes, which hang like fruit from every tree. It also has excellent beaches and diving opportunities.
The peaceful and relaxed Tufi is located on the stunning Cape Nelson. Once home to fishing and rubber industries, this settlement now relies heavily on tourists drawn to the Tufi Dive Resort.