Day trip
Rabaul 1-Day Itinerary (0 Nights)
A 1-day route through Rabaul grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.
Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026
The whole route at a glance
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DAY 1
Around Tavurvur · Nature
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MorningTavurvur
Nature
Mount Tavurvur is an active volcano on the eastern rim of the Rabaul caldera, where you can view the crater up close. It was the site of a major eruption that once devastated Rabaul, offering a striking sense of nature's power.
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After lunchMatupi Harbour
Nature · 1.3 km from the previous stop
Matupi Harbour lies near Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, between Praed Point and Matupit Island. It connects to Simpson Harbour to the west and Blanche Bay to the south, making it a great spot to enjoy coastal scenery.
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AfternoonBlanche Bay
Nature · 4.1 km from the previous stop
Blanche Bay is a bay near Rabaul on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea, named after the British warship HMS Blanche, which surveyed the area in 1872. It's a great spot to enjoy calm coastal scenery.
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EveningRabaul caldera
Nature · 1.6 km from the previous stop
The Rabaul Caldera on New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea, is a large caldera ringed by several volcanoes. Mount Tavurvur remains active today, offering an up-close look at vivid volcanic terrain.
Where to stay for this itinerary
Around Tavurvur, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.
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Rabaul Travel Lodge
4.9 km
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Rabaul Hotel
5.5 km
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Barike Lodge
7.0 km
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Tours & tickets for this itinerary
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