Rabaul

Rabaul is on Simpson Harbour and is known for its excellent swimming and snorkelling. Trails in the hillsides around Rabaul, perfect for day hikes to a network of tunnels and caverns built by the Japanese during World War II. In the volcano ringed town of Rabaul, a visit to the volcano observatory is a fascinating attraction. Treks through the dense rainforest heads to undeveloped West New Britain. Rabaul is a laid back place which still has the old Pacific charm about it. People stop in the street to chat, and nobody is in a hurry.

RAPOPO PLANTATION RESORT

Nestled in an idyllic setting amongst a working plantation, Rapopo Plantation Resort is only 10 minutes from the airport. The resort is right at the beach front overlooking Pigeon Island and bellowing Mt Tavurvur. The resort offers a small personalised PADI Dive Operation catering to your diving needs. Diving both wrecks or reefs, Rapopo offers divers a diverse choice. Diving at Rapopo, you might just be lucky enough to dive with Orcas, Pilot Whales and Dolphins. Waters are clear with average temperatures of 28 degrees. The resort is very quiet except for the sound of breaking waves. The magnificent views of Mt Tavurvur and the setting sun are beyond comprehension from the balcony of the Luxury Seaside rooms.

KABAIRA DIVE RESORT

Papua New Guinea's hottest new destination is near Rabaul, the wreck diving capital of the Bismark Sea. Critters, W.W.2 wrecks - ships and planes, adventure diving to remote islands and exciting Papua New Guinea reef dives - Kabaira Dive Rabaul offers you exclusive personalised diving, all from our laid back beachfront resort. After that, please let us show you what is above the high tide line and explore the history of Rabaul town as it continues to rise from the ashes of the 1994 twin volcanic eruptions.

We offer beachfront accommodation at our home base one hour drive from Tokua Airport. It is the gateway for diving to our reefs with the closest dive only 10 minutes away. The house reef provides great snorkelling or an excellent late afternoon or evening dive. The beach house has 3 twin share and 2 single rooms with shared bathroom facilities including hot water. Kabaira Dive provides transfers from Tokua Airport, Kokopo and Rabaul Town.