Went thru Rabaul on a cruise in 2012 and the place looks nothing like the beautiful old town of taim bipoa.
Roads in parlous condition - took hours to get out to Bitapaka Cemetary - blewout tyre coming back. Rabaul and Kokopo towns looks like rubbish dumps - no more trees, rough old buildings, mess everywhere.
If you remember Rabaul as it was - be prepared for a disappointment if you visit now
happy days,