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Rabaul (Bita Paka) War Cemetery
The Rabaul (Bita Paka) War Cemetery, established in 1945, is located near the site of the former Bita Paka wireless station south of the city of Rabaul, New Britain, in Papua New Guinea. The cemetery is managed by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The cemetery contains the Australian and Commonwealth graves of those killed during operations in New Britain and New Ireland during World War II, or who died while prisoners of war.Put Rabaul (Bita Paka) War Cemetery into our Kokopo holiday planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Kokopo.
The cemetery also contains World War I Australian and German graves of those killed during operations in the Occupation of German New Guinea, which were relocated to the cemetery.
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Rabaul (Bita Paka) War Cemetery reviews
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Enjoyed our visit to the cemetery. Very nice grounds; well maintained. Nice little bit of history tucked away.
Enjoyed our visit to the cemetery. Very nice grounds; well maintained. Nice little bit of history tucked away. more »
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The grounds of the War cemetery are beautiful and pristine. The trees in the area are glorious. As an Australian I am very grateful to have such a beautiful war cemetery that I didn't even know...
The grounds of the War cemetery are beautiful and pristine. The trees in the area are glorious. As an Australian I am very grateful to have such a beautiful war cemetery that I didn't even know... more »
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Was beautiful, clean and peaceful. Wanna visit again next time 💯👍
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A memorable experience for me when I visited 9 years ago. Probably one of the most beautiful Military Cemeteries in New Guinea. It is south of Rabaul along a scenic drive down the coast, then turning inland just past the Vunapope Catholic Cathedral into the very steep hills. The high location of the cemetery allows views of the two big active volcanoes to the north at Rabaul. High shrubs with flowers add to the presence of this solemn place. Down in the deep nearby valley is Ramale where my dear father Sgt N.C. Kennedy (machine gunner) helped liberate the nuns, priests and the bishop of the Vunapope Catholic Mission on 16 September 1945 from the Japanese. The Vunapope Mission was the largest Christian Mission in the South Pacific during WW2.
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