Title: Visit East New Britain: 2026 Travel Guide for East New Britain, Papua New Guinea | Expedia.com

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# East New Britain

## Papua New Guinea

![Volcanic eruption in Tavurvur volcano, East New Britain Province, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/666889726364155904/73d91a59-4053-435a-80e1-9b3017c3a41d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Volcanic eruption in Tavurvur volcano, East New Britain Province, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/666889726364155904/73d91a59-4053-435a-80e1-9b3017c3a41d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Kokopo is the capital of East New Britain in Papua New Guinea. The capital was moved from Rabul in 1994 when the volcanoes Tavurvur and Vulcan erupted (in the background).

On Sunday March 29, 2015, a strong earthquake of at least 7.5 magnitude, which if confirmed would be the strongest earthquake in the world up to that point for 2015, was recorded near Kokopo.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6315572/da71fa9f-3888-4f19-ad2c-6fd43fd29a6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Active Volcano in Rabaul Papua New Guinea](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2932/bf7198cc-0f13-43e9-a7d4-45e7f4896da2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Volcanic hot springs Warning don't attempt to touch the water its boiling ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2932/1c7f0e47-3817-42cc-9331-c7efa403be4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in East New Britain

[Kokopo

Known for Tours, Snorkeling and Sea

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Come to Kokopo and enjoy its golf, snorkeling, and beaches. 

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[Rabaul

Known for Volcano, Hills and Ports

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Quaint Rabaul awaits: its volcanoes, diving, gardens, and more! 

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