Cruises from New Britain
New Britain is the largest island in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea, separated from the island of New Guinea by Dampier Strait. The main towns are Rabaul, Kokopo and Kimbe. Steep cliffs form some sections of the coastline. In others the mountains are further inland, and the coastal area is flat and bordered by coral reefs. William Dampier became the first known European to visit New Britain on February 27, 1700: and named the island 'Nova Britannia'.
Read moreThe traditional cultures of New Britain are diverse and complex with both matrilineal and patrilineal societies and numerous traditions which remain active today, such as the 'duk duk' secret society. This was a rough sort of law and order designed to empower male elders but has died out and today duk duk dancers are now featured as tourist attractions.
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