Taklam Lodge

New Britain


Taklam is a rambling place with rooms ranging from small and windowless (near reception), to sunnier quarters upstairs. All rooms show wear and tear and thin walls. It’s run by the same management as Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort, meaning you can catch a free lift there for a meal with free wi-fi or to lounge by the pool or on the beach.

Room rates include breakfast. You can arrange tours here, but you will need a group to make the prices reasonable.


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1. Kokopo Market

0.14 MILES

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3. Queen Emma's Steps

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From the Historical & Cultural Centre it's a short walk to the site of Queen Emma's house, Gunantambu, now occupied by of the Gazelle International Hotel…

4. German Cemetary

0.56 MILES

Several significant German planters and early settlers are buried in this forlorn cemetery east of town.

5. Bita Paka War Cemetery

5.22 MILES

This poignant war cemetery contains the graves of over 1000 Allied war dead, many of them Indian slaves. The gardens are lovely. It’s 8km off the main…

6. Blue Lagoon Lookout

6.34 MILES

Enjoy wonderful views of Blanche Bay with Tavurvur volcano as a fantastic backdrop.

7. Floating Crane

6.72 MILES

A rusty Japanese floating crane, which was bombed by the Allies.

8. Japanese Barge Tunnels

8.24 MILES

Tunnels built to hold the barges out of sight from the Allies. They were hauled to the water along rails by Indian slaves, now buried at Bita Paka War…