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4.5-Hour Historic Journey From Rabaul Wharf To Bitapaka War Cemetery

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    4.5 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on a 4.5-hour journey departing Rabaul Wharf at 8:00 AM. Next, visit the Japanese Underground Hospital, a four-story WWII tunnel, and continue to the Kokopo War Museum to delve into Rabaul's wartime history. Enjoy scenic drives, including a glimpse of the Blue Lagoon tunnels, then explore the vibrant Kokopo Market (except Sundays) or head straight to Bitapaka on Sundays. Afterwards, visit the Bitapaka War Cemetery, a solemn memorial for over 1,120 soldiers, mostly Australians. Finally, conclude the tour with a leisurely return drive, arriving back at Rabaul Wharf by 12:30 PM.

Highlights
  • Explore the historic Japanese Underground Hospital, a four-story WWII tunnel
  • Enjoy scenic drives with picturesque views of the Blue Lagoon tunnels
  • Immerse yourself in Rabaul's wartime past at the Kokopo War Museum
  • Pay respects at the solemn Bitapaka War Cemetery
  • KOKOPO HIGHLIGHTS & WAR HISTORY TOUR expand_more
    • 8:00 AM: Depart Rabaul Wharf for Japanese Underground Hospital.
    • 8:25 AM: Arrive at the unique Japanese Underground Hospital, a fascinating 4-storey tunnel that served as a hospital during WWII. 
    • 8:50 AM: Depart Underground Hospital and take a scenic drive to Kokopo War Museum. Along the way, you will see the tunnels at the Blue Lagoon and enjoy beautiful scenery.
    • 9:20 AM: Arrive at the Kokopo War Museum, a significant site where you can delve deeper into the history of war in Rabaul.
    • 9:40 AM: Depart Kokopo Market (except Sundays. On Sundays, you go straight to Bitapaka). 
    • 9:50 AM: Arrive at Kokopo Market and briefly tour the beautiful market.
    • 10:10AM: Depart for Bitapaka War Cemetery
    • 10:40 AM: Arrive at Bitapaka War Cemetery. Bitapaka has a history dating back to WWI. It is now a memorial for 1120 soldiers, mostly Australians. 
    • 11:10 AM: Depart Bitapaka War Cemetery for a scenic drive back to Rabaul Wharf.
    • 12:30 PM: Arrive at Rabaul Wharf
What's Included
  • Transport
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Bottled Water
  • Site fees
What's Excluded
  • Insurance
What to bring
  • Sun glasses and hats
  • Sun lotions
  • Small change preferably in PNG Kina to buy gifts at sites
Know before you go
  • The tour doesn't involve a lot of walking
  • It is a schedule tour, so timing is precise
Meeting Point

Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 10 AUD 190 Per Person
11 To 20 AUD 110 Per Person
Child
1 To 10 AUD 140 Per Person
11 To 20 AUD 60 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 132 / person