Excursion Rabaul sights & history tour at Rabaul

Learn Rabaul history and see panoramic views of the surrounding islands and bay on this half-day excursion.

Visit the Yamamoto Bunker, named for WWII Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. From here he directed the Japanese Pacific campaign. Naval charts can still be seen drawn in the ceiling of the bunker.

Walk to the Rabaul Museum located opposite the Yamamoto Bunker and see exhibits related to Rabaul's history from the 19th century to Papua New Guinea's independence in the 1970s.

Visit the volcanic hot springs frequented by Japanese military during WWII. They are still used by the local owners to cook traditional foods.

On the way back to the pier, stop at the Rabaul Township and visit a local vegetable and craft market.

Note

Please note: Papua New Guinea is a very-low-income country with very basic infrastructure, and vastly different to the western culture mentality. Local conditions may be challenging; therefore, we urge flexibility and understanding as we visit unique and somewhat remote destinations. Coaches, guides, equipment, and services are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of those found on other excursions. Guests with limited mobility may be challenged at some sites; however, this tour does not include a lot of walking and guests may return to the waiting buses. We suggest guests to bring a mask as the roads are dusty and because the local buses are not equipped with the a/c, windows will be open. The tour sequence may vary.