Landtours RabaulRabaul

The following tours are only available in conjunction with dive and accommodation packages.

LAND TOURS VOLCANO TOWN:
A drive through the township of Rabaul - encompassing historical WWII sites, the hot springs, volcano and observatory. See the town as it survives today. The tour
is generally a half day tour although you can continue on into Kokopo Town.

Sites generally visited
¨ Submarine Base
¨ Volcano Observatory
¨ Rabaul Market
¨ Craft Shop
¨ Nuigini Club - Museum
¨ Yamamoto’s Bunker
¨ Japanese Peace Memorial
¨ Hot Springs
¨ Betty Bomber

KOKOPO/ RABAUL TOUR:
An extension of the Volcano Town tour. This tour will generally take a full day, encompassing historical and WWII and other sites of interest along the Kokopo Rabaul coastal road.

Additional sites visited
¨ Japanese Hospital Tunnel
¨ Japanese Barge Tunnel
¨ Kokopo Museum
¨ Kokopo Market
¨ Bitapaka War Cemetery

Note: A half day tour of the Kokopo sites only can also be arranged at the same rate as the Volcano Town Tour.

TAVURVUR BASE WALK:
An early morning tour, where guests are paddled over to the base of the currently active volcano by canoe to witness the residents of the Matupit island digging for fowl eggs, one of their main source income and food.

KABIU HIKE:
Also an early morning tour due to cooler temperatures earlier in the day. The walk generally takes 3 hours to complete, with a splendid view of the Harbour, volcano and coastline.

ISLAND PICNIC PIGEONS/ SWALLOWS:
Idyllic tropical islands with white sandy beaches and crystal clear water; this is the perfect place to spend the day with family and friends exploring, snorkeling and just enjoying the piece of paradise. From Vunagam, the Pigeon or Credner Islands are a 15 - 20 minute boat ride. From Kabaira, Swallow Island is a 40 minute boat ride. Both islands have their own uniqueness and beauty. Little Pigeons is the more popular of islands due to it’s convenient location to town however it’s the remoteness of Swallow’s and it’s very interesting history that makes Swallows the favourite. A picnic lunch is included in the charge. Scuba diving and or Fishing can also be incorporated into this trip.

WATERFALL BAY:
The Waterfall Bay day trip is a 2 hour boat ride to where a majestic waterfall escapes into the sea. After a swim and exploration of the site the return trip makes an island stop for lunch and snorkeling. A picnic lunch is included in the charge. Scuba diving and or Fishing can also be incorporated into this trip.