RABAUL

In 1994 much of Rabaul was destroyed by a volcanic eruption and is still buried between ash and mud. However this still makes it an interesting place to visit. The volcanoes can be climbed that surround it and the diving is sensational - sunken ships, war relics, reefs and fish. There are a lot of other relics from WWII in the area. The Japanese dugs kilometres of tunnels and local kids will show you these and the wreckage of their planes. You can reach Rabaul by boat or plane from Tokua airport.

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-GENERAL INFO
-GETTING THERE AND AROUND
-WHERE TO EAT
-THINGS TO SEE
-WHERE TO SLEEP