Rabaul and Kokopo: Understanding a Caldera That Reshaped Life
A visit to Rabaul and Kokopo calls for the 1994 eruption, wartime memory, and current security and volcanic conditions to be considered together.
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Rabaul’s ash, surviving buildings and port activity reveal how the 1994 eruptions transformed the city and its relationship with Kokopo.
Explore the place →Simpson Harbour lies on the edge of the Rabaul caldera. A viewpoint above the harbour reveals its scale and volcanic setting; Tavurvur, an active cone beside the harbour, affects whether a close visit is advisable.
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Tavurvur is an active volcanic cone beside Simpson Harbour. Access should never be assumed; it depends on local conditions and current volcanic alerts.
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