4.5-Hour Historic Journey From Rabaul Wharf to Bitapaka War Cemetery
Highlights
Rabaul
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
4.5 Hours
Easy
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.
Itinerary
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KOKOPO HIGHLIGHTS & WAR HISTORY TOUR
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 20 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
| 11 to 20 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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