Rabaul
A low-rise town spread around a sweeping volcanic harbour in Papua New Guinea, where cone-shaped volcanoes rise directly from the water's edge and ships dot a broad, island-studded bay visible from the surrounding green hills.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population8,074
- Nearest water from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.4 km0.9 mi
Nearest airports
Rabaul: quick answers
Where is Rabaul?
Rabaul is in Papua New Guinea.
How do you get to Rabaul?
The nearest airport is Kokopo (RAB), about 1 hr 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Rabaul?
The warmest month is January, averaging 25°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 25°C76°F. The wettest month is January, with about 403 mm15.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Rabaul?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Rabaul?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kokopo.