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Located in the eastern province of the island of New Britain, Rabaul is perhaps best known for the role it played during WWII, when Japanese soldiers stole ashore and stashed grenades and artillery in small caves near the shoreline. It was in fact the WWII headquarters for the Japanese fleet in the Pacific.
To the scuba diving enthusiast, Rabaul is a fascinating trip through the underwater world of WWII shipwrecks - some of the best in the South Pacific. The harbor is literally proliferate with sunken wrecks and reefs resulting from the wartime casualties.
To nature lovers, Rabaul represents a captivating island full of volcanic temptations (last eruption was in 1994) and ecological wonders.
Whether you're a nature lover, a dive fanatic, a historian or a military enthusiast, this smaller island off the main coast of PNG offers something for everyone and should NOT be missed when visiting this part of the world. |
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garradunga Sat Sep 29, 2007 00:23 UTC
28/9/07 The Kaivuna Hotel certainly no longer looks likke your photo. As the volcano has been throwing out ash the Hotel has become totally run down as has the neaerby Travelodge. For good food and service try he Hotel Rabaul if you must stay in Rabaul. | Bwana_Brown Mon May 16, 2005 16:36 UTC
A beautiful page on this wonderful place! I'm glad to see that it seems to have weathered the 1994 volcanic eruption quite nicely and also that the old Kaivuna Hotel is still kicking! | pepples46 Thu Nov 4, 2004 02:53 UTC
like Cat said, and its so close to NZ | catalysta Thu Nov 4, 2004 01:33 UTC
Okay, you've convinced me - I've gotta get over there, You're right, I'd love it! |
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