Rabaul was the provincial capital and most important settlement in the province until it was destroyed in 1994 by falling ash from a volcanic eruption in its harbor.

Nov 12, 2019 · Today, those still visible relics of the Pacific air war in and around Rabaul are powerful reminders of the courage and dedication of those who flew, and fought, and fell.

Nestled within a massive natural harbor known as Simpson Harbour, Rabaul is surrounded by several volcanoes, including Tavurvur and Vulcan, which form part of the Rabaul Volcanic Complex. This …

Rabaul, town of the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea, southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is situated on Simpson Harbour, part of Blanche Bay, on the Gazelle Peninsula. The town, founded in 1910 as a …

Apr 28, 2024 · Discover the top things to do in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea: volcano trekking, birdwatching, and exploring war history.

Rabaul, located on New Britain island in Papua New Guinea, is famed for its stunning natural beauty, captivating history, and vibrant culture. Known for the imposing Tavurvur volcano, visitors can …

Jul 30, 2023 · We offer historical, cultural and adventure tours in Rabaul and Kokopo. Tailored for individuals or groups and can be single day or multiday tours. From hiking an active volcano to …

Apr 10, 2025 · Historically, Rabaul has been occupied by numerous countries. It became a military base for Germany, until captured in WW I by the British Empire. Later, in WW II Japan captured Rabaul …

Rabaul, the town, is inside Rabaul, an 8 x 14 km (~5 x 9 mile) wide caldera that is mostly filled by Blanche Bay, an arm of the ocean. Its pretty dangerous to have a town inside of a volcano, but there …

In the remote heart of the Pacific Ocean, on the northeastern tip of New Britain (the largest island of the Bismarck Archipelago) lies Rabaul, one of the most captivating and least-traveled destinations in …