Matupit Number 1
in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-4.240 and 152.186 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -4° 14' 25" and E 152° 11' 10"
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: 04:35 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
UTC/GMT offset: 10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:49 am and 5:46 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: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Explore Matupit Number 1

Matupit Number 1 in East New Britain Province is a city in Papua New Guinea about 497 mi (or 800 km) north-east of Port Moresby, the country's capital.

Local time in Matupit Number 1 is now 04:35 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Port Moresby with an UTC offset of 10 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Matupit Number 1. The closest airport in Papua New Guinea is Tokua Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Depending on your travel schedule, 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: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 78% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

29°C (84 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

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

Monday, 6th of May 2024

30°C (85 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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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.


Yellow cattleyas

Published: August 21, 2011
Length: 00:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: komnairima

Orchids currently in bloom in our orchid garden.


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.


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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.

Tavurvur

Tavurvur is an active volcano that lies near Rabaul in Papua New Guinea. It is a sub-vent of the Rabaul caldera and lies on the eastern rim of the larger feature. The volcano is most well known for its devastating eruptions over Rabaul. Mt Tavurvur is the most well known volcano in Rabaul caldera, and has erupted as recently as January 2009.

Located at -4.239, 152.21 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Stratovolcanoes, Subduction volcanoes, Volcanoes of New Britain, East New Britain Province, Active volcanoes

Bombing of Rabaul (November 1943)

The Allies of World War II conducted an air attack upon a cruiser force at the major Japanese base of Rabaul in November 1943. In response to the allied invasion of Bouganville, the Japanese had brought a strong cruiser force down from Japan to Rabaul in preparation for a night engagement against the allied supply and support shipping.

Located at -4.19944, 152.168 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1943, 1943 in Papua New Guinea, South West Pacific theatre of World War II, United States Marine Corps in World War II, World War II aerial operations and battles of the Pacific Theatre, Battles of World War II involving the United States, Battles and operations of World War II involving Papua New Guinea, Battles of World War II involving Australia, Battles of World War II involving Japan, Battles and operations of World War II involving New Zealand, Naval aviation operations and battles

Japanese destroyer Suzunami

Japanese destroyer Suzunami was a Yūgumo-class destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy. On 11 November 1943, Suzunami was sunk in a U.S. carrier air raid on Rabaul, New Britain. Reportedly she took a direct bomb hit while loading torpedoes near mouth of Rabaul Harbor . She blew up and sank; 148 were killed including Commander Kamiyama.

Located at -4.21667, 152.183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Yūgumo-class destroyers, World War II destroyers of Japan, Ships sunk by aircraft, World War II shipwrecks in the Pacific Ocean, 1943 ships

Lakunai Airfield

Lakunai Airfield was an aerodrome located near Rabaul, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea. The airfield was later known as Rabaul Airport. It is located at the foot of Tavurvur volcano, near Matupit Island. The airport was destroyed by the 1994 eruption that destroyed the town of Rabaul and subsequently the new airport was built and opened at Tokua, on the opposite side of the Rabaul caldera.

Located at -4.21667, 152.183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Transport in Papua New Guinea, Airports in Papua New Guinea, East New Britain Province

Blanche Bay

Blanche Bay is a bay near Rabaul, New Britain, Papua New Guinea. The bay is named after HMS Blanche which was surveying the bay under the command of Captain Cortland Simpson in 1872.

Located at -4.26667, 152.217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bays of New Britain, East New Britain Province

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