When on a holiday to
Papua New Guinea is must-see is beautiful Rabaul, a town
well known for its native Baining fire dancers, live
volcanoes, pristine wreck and reef diving, caving and above
all, friendly local people.

The town was half buried during a twin
volcanic eruption in 1994, but today, Rabaul has re-emerged
as a tourist destination with a difference. There are few
places where the dramatic consequences of the contrasting
moods of nature can be experienced so intimately.

Sightseeing in Rabaul is memorable. From
the near airport at Tokua, the drive takes you along a
narrow road winding its way around the glittering waters of
the Gazelle Peninsula, through coconut plantations,
villages of thatched huts surrounded by colourful
flowerbeds and tropical fruit trees that look out over calm
waters.

Steven was born in PNG but now lives in
Sydney Australia.  He can be contacted by email to help with
any queries on PNG or for ideas and help visiting the
country.