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.
Read guide →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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