Rabaul was the provincial capital and most important settlement in the province until it was destroyed in 1994 by falling ash from a volcanic eruption in its harbor.

3 days ago · In the final years of World War II, 100,000 Japanese soldiers were trapped inside the massive fortress city of Rabaul — cut off, surrounded, and slowly starving to death. Once …

Rabaul, town of the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea, southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is situated on Simpson Harbour, part of Blanche Bay, on the Gazelle Peninsula. The town, …

Apr 28, 2024 · Discover the top things to do in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea: volcano trekking, birdwatching, and exploring war history.

Sep 17, 2025 · PNG TOUR GUIDE is a 100% locally owned tour guide business that is based mainly in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, and offers a variety of shore excursions for cruise ship …

Rabaul, located on New Britain island in Papua New Guinea, is famed for its stunning natural beauty, captivating history, and vibrant culture. Known for the imposing Tavurvur volcano, …

Apr 10, 2025 · During the 1994 eruption, the rain of ash caused most buildings in Rabaul to collapse, devastating the village. Historically, Rabaul has been occupied by numerous countries.

In the remote heart of the Pacific Ocean, on the northeastern tip of New Britain (the largest island of the Bismarck Archipelago) lies Rabaul, one of the most captivating and least-traveled …

The Battle of Rabaul, also known by the Japanese as Operation R, an instigating action of the New Guinea campaign, was fought on the island of New Britain in the Australian Territory of …

Rabaul, the town, is inside Rabaul, an 8 x 14 km (~5 x 9 mile) wide caldera that is mostly filled by Blanche Bay, an arm of the ocean. Its pretty dangerous to have a town inside of a volcano, but …