TRAVELERS CHOICE : All day gazelle tour!
Yamamoto’s Bunker – Walk down into Admiral Yamamoto’s bunker, the man who planned the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This is where he sought refuge in his final days.
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Stops Include:
Kokopo War Museum – First site is the Kokopo War Museum which features relics such as airplane parts, tanks and canons from the Second World War. You will also see numerous artifacts such as the A6M2 Zero fighter and a number of Japanese artillery pieces. Japanese Barge Tunnel – Walk into a remaining tunnel made for the Japanese soldiers during WWII. Where you can take a walk past the three remaining barges. Japanese Underground Hospital – Explore the 5 story Japanese underground hospital and bunker. See the strategically designed escape routes, as well as old artifacts used for the delegated hospital section within the tunnel. Rabaul Volcano Observatory – Drive past several remaining WWII tunnels on your way up to the notorious Rabaul Volcano Observatory. The lookout boasts a view of Simpson Harbor, old Rabaul Town, and of course the volcanoes themselves! And much more... |
kOKOPO TOUR
Stops Include:
Vunapope Church – The Vunapope church was originally built by Catholic missionaries. With a very unique structure, which was influenced by the shape of a clam shell. Inside are numerous colorful church windows and art pieces, representing the faith of the locals. German Cemetery – The German cemetery pays homage to the many Germans who found their way to Rabaul. This site holds graves, tombstones and information for the Germans who were buried at this site. And many others. |
VILLAGE TOUR
. This tour will enlighten you on the various traditions and cultural practices of the people of Papua New Guinea.
See how they rely on and tend to their abundant natural resources by taking a walk through their gardens, followed by experiencing a taste of their traditional kaikai (food). |
SPICE VISIT
In between plantations there is also visit to the view point and drive to the new plan nursery.
After a rest in shadow with smaller size plants its back to the big ones with walk through Bush with passing by Japanese tunnels , coffee plants, Coco , Garlip , Balsa , Noni and others . Depending on season, there might be opportunities to taste fruit that are in season! |
CULTURAL SHOW: AMIDAL STRING BAND PERFORMANCE
Performance time on request
MOUNT KOMBUI CLIMB5:00 AM – 15:00 PM
BIRD WATCHING AND WALK ABOUT WITH LOCAL FARMERS
5:00 AM – 15:00 AM
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VOLCANO CLIMB – MOUNT TAVURVUR 5:00 AM – 10 :00 AM
FIREFLY WATCHING TOUr17:00 PM – 21:00 PM
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Sacred and captivating Baining Fire dance is unique to the Baining people living in the mountain forests. This dance usually is performed only on rare occasions, the initiated young men, wearing stunning giant masks, dance barefoot on fire
