Tavana
in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-4.267 and 152.150 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -4° 16' 0" and E 152° 8' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Kina - PGK
Spoken languages:
English, Hiri Motu
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:23 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
UTC/GMT offset: 10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:28 am and 5:48 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-3.840 and -32.411 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Fernando de Noronha (Distrito Estadual)
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Papua New Guinea in Melanesia

Safety Score: 3,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Papua New Guinea.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Papua New Guinea. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Tavana

Tavana in East New Britain Province is a place in Papua New Guinea about 494 mi (or 795 km) north-east of Port Moresby, the country's capital city.

Current time in Tavana is now 10:23 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Port Moresby with an UTC offset of 10 hours. We know of 8 airports near Tavana. The closest airport in Papua New Guinea is Tokua Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kokopo, Kavieng, Kimbe, Buka and Arawa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 86 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 64%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 18% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 25th of November 2024

29°C (85 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

29°C (84 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

30°C (85 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Baining Fire Dance - National Mask Festival 09 Kokopo

Published: October 26, 2010
Length: 12:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: orazid

this performance was an awesome experience, absolutely incredible.


RABAUL - Papa New Guinea

Published: August 03, 2010
Length: 03:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Werner Kruse

Rabaul is a township in East New Britain province, Papua New Guinea. Mt Tavurvur is the most well known volcano in Rabaul caldera, and has erupted as recently in January 2009.


tjc rabaul

Published: February 09, 2009
Length: 10:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tcaulfeild

A visit to Rabaul in MV Pacific Princess. Mt Tavruru erupting.


Drug Runner - Rabaul sailfish PNG

Published: June 02, 2012
Length: 05:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DrugRunnerPNG

Rabaul 2012, Helen Taylor tagged a 30kg Sailfish during the National Gamefishing titles aboard the 44 O'Brien Drug Runner in Papua New Guinea. Helen went on to win the runner up highest point...


Drug Runner - 150lb Yellowfin Tuna PNG

Published: May 24, 2012
Length: 11:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DrugRunnerPNG

Rabaul Gamefishing titles, held by the New Britain Gamfishing club of Papua New Guinea. April 2012 Drug Runner caught a 70kg Yellowfin tuna on 24kg. After 1 hour 45 the fish reached the surface,...


Clean Water for Papua New Guinea

Published: March 20, 2009
Length: 07:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Asian Development Bank

In a small village in Papua New Guinea's West New Britain islands, women like Anchila walk 4 kilometers each to a river they use to wash their clothes and children -- and to stock up on drinking...


Mona in Tahiti

Published: January 02, 2009
Length: 12:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mona Pop

Swimming with some black fish.


Live volcano Papua New Guinea

Published: February 07, 2008
Length: 02:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: bradshawhall

boat trip across Rabaul bay to Tuvurvur volcano on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea.


2009.05.30 Hot springs and heated sea water, Tavurvur volcano

Published: September 04, 2011
Length: 49:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steven Hampton

Some rather unearthly scenes at the base of the Tavurvur volcano, Rabaul, New Britain, Papua New Guinea.


Duk Duk Ceremony

Published: November 26, 2018
Length: 57:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Brian Malone

Under Mt Tavuvur volcano a sacred Duc Duc ceremony is held in Rabaul in Papua New Guinea.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Battle of Karavia Bay

The Battle of Karavia Bay occurred in February 1944 and was the first surface engagement fought in the Rabaul area of New Britain during the Solomon Islands Campaign. A squadron of United States Navy warships attacked the harbor defenses of Karavia Bay and exchanged naval gunfire and torpedos with two Japanese destroyers. The nighttime engagement ended with the silencing of the Japanese artillery and resulted in a blockade of the port. Two Japanese transports were also sunk in the fighting.

Located at -4.3, 152.183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Naval battles of World War II involving the United States, Naval battles of World War II involving Japan, Battles and operations of World War II involving the Solomon Islands, 1944 in the Solomon Islands

Karavia Bay

Karavia Bay is a bay near Rabaul, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Simpson Harbour is located to the north, while to the east is Blanche Bay. The naval battle of Karavia Bay was fought in February 1944 during World War II in the bay. A number of shipwrecks are located in the bay.

Located at -4.3, 152.183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bays of New Britain, East New Britain Province

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