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DISCOVER EAST NEW BRITAIN
OUR HOME, YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
Experience a province where volcanic landscapes meet island shores, living traditions and remarkable history. From Kokopo and Rabaul to villages, coastlines and islands beyond, East New Britain offers many ways to explore.
Come for the culture, follow stories of the past, discover tropical waters or simply slow down. Let your interests guide you through the experiences that make our province special.
MEET THE PEOPLE. DISCOVER THE TRADITIONS.
OUR LIVING CULTURE
Across East New Britain, Tolai, Baining and other communities keep traditions alive through language, storytelling, ceremony, music and everyday life. Arranged village visits and cultural experiences let visitors meet local hosts, learn about customs such as tabu shell money and encounter traditional performances and festivals.
Markets and everyday conversations reveal another side of local culture. Visit with curiosity, follow your host’s guidance and always ask before taking photographs.
DISCOVER OUR VOLCANO COUNTRY.
A LANDSCAPE SHAPED BY FIRE
Around Rabaul, volcanic peaks, ash-covered ground and Simpson Harbour create one of East New Britain’s defining landscapes. Mount Tavurvur offers a powerful sense of the natural forces that have shaped the province.
Explore viewpoints, photograph the coastline and use an experienced local guide to understand the landscape, its stories and current access conditions.
FOLLOW THE STORIES BEHIND THE PLACES.
WALK THROUGH OUR HISTORY
East New Britain’s history unfolds through townships, museums, tunnels and memorials around Rabaul and Kokopo. Visit Japanese tunnels, bunkers and Bita Paka War Cemetery, or join a guided history tour that connects individual sites to the Pacific’s wartime story.
Local community stories add another perspective to the events and changes that shaped the province.
MAKE TIME FOR THE COAST AND ISLANDS.
FIND YOUR ISLAND ESCAPE
The Duke of York Islands offer a gentler way to experience East New Britain through island communities, beaches and time on the water. A visit might include local hosting, swimming, a picnic and an introduction to village life.
Choose a day trip or stay longer with locally arranged accommodation, and organise transport, hosting and your return journey in advance.
EXPLORE OUR REEFS AND WARTIME WRECKS.
DISCOVER LIFE BENEATH THE SURFACE
East New Britain’s waters reward visitors drawn to the sea. Snorkelling reveals reef environments near the surface, while guided diving opens access to coral habitats and wartime wreck sites.
Choose an outing suited to your confidence and ability. Local operators can confirm suitable sites, equipment, conditions and any certification requirements.
DISCOVER MORE OF THE LANDSCAPE.
EXPLORE BEYOND THE SHORE
Beyond the beach, guided walks and countryside excursions reveal the Gazelle Peninsula’s villages, gardens, plantations and coast. Choose a gentle scenic outing or ask a local operator about walking, photography, coastal exploration or kayaking.
Local knowledge adds context to the smaller details and helps turn an unfamiliar route into a better understanding of place.
MAKE THE PROVINCE YOUR OWN.
BRING YOUR JOURNEY TOGETHER
Combine the experiences that interest you most: explore history around Rabaul, meet local hosts, spend a day on the water and leave time for the coast.
Discover places to visit, experiences from local operators and somewhere welcoming to stay.