Pronounced "Parade". Located to the east of Rabaul and Lakunai, south of the 'South Daughter' volcano. It is accessible only from the sea.

Australian 'L' Coastal Defence Battery
Previous to the Japanese invasion, Australian built defensive gun postion, but never used against the Japanese, or at any point in the war. This battery was operated by 6 officers and 133 enlisted men, led by Major J.P.R. Clark, equipped with two 6 inch Mk. VII naval guns, two H.C.D. 90 cm Mk VI searchlights. The Japanese built gun covers (now occupied with bats) and concrete block houses.

Japanese Memorial
On the other side of the road near Matupit is a small Japanese war memorial.

P-40N-5 Kittyhawk Serial Number NZ3175 Tail Code 65
Pilot McFarlane MIA December 17, 1943