Place of interest ·

Simpson Harbour

Simpson Harbour offers a view of the scale of the Rabaul caldera. Tavurvur, an active cone on its edge, means that viewpoints and any approach depend on current conditions.

The place

What makes it special

  • A high viewpoint offers a perspective on the caldera and harbour.
  • Tavurvur lies on the edge of Simpson Harbour.
  • The 1994 eruption reshaped life in Rabaul and Kokopo.
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Profile updated: 09/10/2026