In a nutshell

A perfect way to know main historical information of Rabaul, WWII history and Volcano sights.

Main stops

RABAUL HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Yamamoto Bunker
RABAUL CALDERA SYSTEMS
Rabaul Market

The programme

RABAUL HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Rabaul Historical MUSEUM exhibit the history and relics of East New Britain’s past through its various phases of settlement, governance and occupation.
Fascinating insight into Rabaul history. There is great display of memorabilia from German times before WWI. The Museum houses everything historical you need to know about New Britain and Rabaul .

Yamamoto Bunker:
This was the control bunker for all Rabaul town's Anti-Aircraft defenses and searchlights. It is an impressive concrete structure that has sustained punishment from aerial attacks, and in 1994 was covered in volcanic ash. It is rumored the Admiral Yamamoto spent his last night in Rabaul at this bunker, before he was shot down over Bougainville.

RABAUL CALDERA SYSTEMS
The Rabaul caldera, or Rabaul Volcano, is a large volcano, derives its name from the town of Rabaul inside the caldera. The caldera has many sub-vents, Tavurvur being the most well-known for its devastating eruptions over Rabaul, the outer flanks of the highest peak, a 688-metre-high asymmetrical pyroclastic shield.
Rabaul town and area is continually threatened by volcanic activity because it is on the edge of Rabaul caldera. Rabaul was planned and built around the harbor area known as Simpsonhafen (Simpson Harbor) during the German New Guinea administration which controlled the region between 1884 and formally through 1919.
A visit to the Rabaul Volcano Observatory center will give your insight into the Caldera systems and view all the Caldera systems and vents.

Rabaul Market:
The best way in which to glean a glimpse of local culture is to attend the market places in Rabaul , busy, colourful scenes with best fruit and veges.