Return to Rabaul

Trip Summary

A taste tester of what Rabaul and the outlying areas has to offer without the extra effort of getting to the destination. This journey suits those who are looking for a soft adventure.

Essential Facts

Return to Rabaul Itinerary

Friday

- Collection by TNJ at Rabaul Airport
- Visit Japanese Barge Tunnels
- Brunch at Rabaul Hotel - General Discussion

Rabaul Highlights
- Volcano observatory
- New Guinea Club
- Japanese General Headquarters
- Japanese Memorial
- Japanese tunnels
- Japanese anti-aircraft gun
- Japanese plane wreck
- Montivideo Memorial
- Volcano hot springs
- Rabout Hotel O/Night

Saturday

- Leave Rabaul Hotel - morning
- Volcano exploratory trek - half day
- Visit Baining village
- Traditional Baining FIre Dance
- Overnight Baining Village

Sunday

- Explore men and women Baining customary houses
- Gazelle Church service
- Rabaul Hotel - refresh
- Japanese submarine base - snorkel & swim
- Rabaul Hotel O/Night

Monday

- Depart Rabaul Hotel - morning
- Boat transport to Duke of York Islands
- Snorkeling, Fishing, Snorkel Japanese Tanks
- Japanese caves
- Visit Church missions and schools
- Experience village singing and traditional Duk Duk dance
- Overnight Village stay

Tuesday

- Island hop via boat throughout Duke of York Islands - Full Day
- Overnight village stay

Wednesday

- Depart Duke of York Islands
- Waterfront Lunch
- Free time
- Cocktails at Volcano Observatory
- Equipment Cleaned
- Rabaul Hotel O/Night

Thursday

- Depart Rabaul Hotel - morning
- Bitipaka War Memorial
- Transfer to Rabaul Airport

Departure Dates 2010

By appointment. Please contact us.

Preparation for Escape from Rabaul

‘Return to Rabaul’ is aimed at a soft adventure approach. Experiencing what East New Britain has to offer without having to ‘tough it out’ to get to your destination. This program requires an average fitness. Suitable for families, our older generation and those who want to experience real culture.

Who will guide us?

Our Australian pathfinders are experienced remote expedition leaders who have traveled throughout PNG and in particular East New Britain. They are widely known throughout the Baining Mountains by village elders and the general community. Formal qualifications include advance first aid and emergency evacuation procedures.

Why Choose TNJ?

We are not an extreme danger test of endurance. Rather, we take you on a journey about YOU discovering yourself. A discovery of your adventure zone, fun, history and a chance to see culture and nature under a professional guidance.

Experience your gifts as treasures and realign with your ‘True North’.

Our pathfinders are the foundation of our journeys. They are highly skilled professionals who have been selected based on their technical and medical proficiency, proven safety records, careful judgment, patience and of course great personalities. Two Brisbane based pathfinders will accompany you on your journey.

We specialize in small groups, usually between 6-10 clients. It allows for group members to take time to learn about each other and feel comfortable communicating around new friends. We all have our own stories to share which are as important as each other. Our pathfinders are discrete and great listeners and we prefer to ask what is spoken around the campfire to be kept at the campfire.

The selection of journeys we follow are one of a kind and unique to those who experience them. Simply because no-one else goes where we go. This allows you to really feel a natural experience like a first time explorer.