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Rabaul

Rabaul’s ash, surviving buildings and port activity reveal how the 1994 eruptions transformed the city and its relationship with Kokopo.

Tavurvur volcano beside Simpson Harbour near Rabaul.
Photo by Stefan Krasowski from New York, NY, USA Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Explore the old town with a local guide.
  • Take in Simpson Harbour and the caldera from a high vantage point.
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Profile updated: 28/09/2026