Garbuna Group

The Garbuna Group features three volcanic summits named Krummel, Garbuna, and Welcker, rising 564 meters above the tropical landscape of New Britain.

The October 2005 eruption created an ash cloud reaching 4,000 meters above the summit, leading to widespread effects on local water supplies.

The indigenous communities near the Garbuna Group maintain traditional practices influenced by centuries of living alongside active volcanic formations.

Visitors need permits and local guides to access the volcanic area, located 20 kilometers from Kimbe, the main urban center of West New Britain.

The thermal field at Garbuna ranks as the most extensive in Papua New Guinea, featuring multiple active vents releasing continuous steam emissions.

GPS coordinates: -5.44429,150.02781

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:19