Title: Kokopo Travel Guide: Best of Kokopo, East New Britain Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kokopo](https://expedia.co.uk/Kokopo-Hotels.d6315572.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Kokopo](https://expedia.co.uk/Kokopo-Holiday-Rentals.d6315572.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Kokopo Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kokopo.d6315572.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kokopo Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kokopo.d6315572.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kokopo Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![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) ![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) ![Sunrise. Taken from Gazelle Intl Hotel in Kokopo. I wish life could be this simple and peaceful. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6315572/0f121447-fe5e-41d6-9f12-bdc98981fd3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hot springs on the Tavurvur volcano in Kokopo. When it last erupted in 2014, it sent ash 18 kilometers into the stratosphere.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6315572/bbba42b4-db82-4a40-bbd4-0a155dfc89c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Volcano through the pier.... ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563395240/88f9e8e6-7c35-45fe-bab0-f6085508b5d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kokopo Things to do - Top hotels in Kokopo ![Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15420000/15411500/15411495/c558ad15_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort 1 Kurur Place Kokopo Stay at this beach resort in Kokopo. Enjoy free parking, room service and a business centre. Popular attractions Kokopo Market and East New Britain Historical ... 9/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews) There is a sharp contrast between the cleanliness of Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort and the nearby town. The resort was an unexpectedly welcome haven. Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=15411495&PinnedHotelID=15411495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6315572) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=15411495&PinnedHotelID=15411495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6315572) ![Gazelle International Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7400000/7398600/7398533/f31dd588_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gazelle International Hotel Makau Esplanade Kokopo Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kokopo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ralum Golf Club and East New Britain Historical ... 8/10 Very Good! (29 reviews) Airport Reviewed on 7 May 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=7398533&PinnedHotelID=7398533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6315572) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=7398533&PinnedHotelID=7398533&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6315572) ![Taklam Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/30000000/29992700/29992700/1ee992a9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Taklam Lodge Williams Road Kokopo Stay at this guesthouse in Kokopo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Popular attractions Kokopo Market and East New Britain Historical ... 8/10 Very Good! (21 reviews) Nice Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=29992700&PinnedHotelID=29992700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6315572) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=29992700&PinnedHotelID=29992700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6315572) [See all 5 properties in Kokopo](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6315572) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.co.uk/East-New-Britain-Historical-Cultural-Centre-Kokopo.d553248621526967872.Attraction) #### Kokopo Market You can enjoy retail therapy at Kokopo Market during your visit to Kokopo. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kokopo-Market-Kokopo.d6315625.Attraction) #### Ralum Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Kokopo at Ralum Golf Club. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. 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