Kar Kar Island. 30km off the coast and 60km NNE of Madang this is an impressive oval-shaped volcanic island with a population of around 50,000. The volcano is still active and the latest eruptions occurred in 1978. It has two nested calderas and the inner one still smokes. The cone can be visited. Although not a tourist destination the island reportedly has spectacular diving and attracts dive trips from Madang. The only commercial accommodation, Kar Kar Island Hideaway, has two bungalows on the beach in the middle of a working plantation. Phone: 853 7481; Fax: 853 7473.
Manam Island. 200km NW of Madang, this island was evacuated after volcanic eruptions in 2004 but the people have now returned. The Anua Negu Lodge at Bogia can organize tours to the island.
The Ramu River
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