Port Vila
This popular and photogenic swimming spot is 10km from Port Vila. A series of clear aquamarine pools terrace up the hillside, culminating in an impressive…
Must-see attractions in Vanuatu
Luganville
Trek and trudge through the jungle, across creeks, along bamboo bridges and through cascades to this massive cave, 20m wide and 50m high, about 15km from…
Port Vila
This excellent museum, in a soaring traditional building opposite the parliament, has a well-displayed collection of traditional artefacts such as tamtam …
Espiritu Santo
At the end of the sealed road you come to Port Olry, a small francophone fishing village with a stunning curve of white-sand beach and eye-watering…
Tanna
Peering down into the rumbling, exploding lava storm of Mt Yasur is a sight you won't soon forget. The active volcano is so accessible that 4WD vehicles…
Ambrym
The guided climb up these twin volcanoes is reasonably demanding and the view is often obscured by low cloud and volcanic smoke and ash. But on a clear…
Luganville
Million Dollar Point, where hundreds of tonnes of US military equipment was dumped, now shows its coral-encrusted machinery to snorkellers and divers. At…
Port Vila
Iririki is the green, bungalow-laden island right across from Port Vila’s waterfront; it was closed following Cyclone Pam in 2015 but is expected to…
Tanna
Tanna’s best anchorage is this beautiful bay with magnificent cliffs and easy access to east Tanna's best beaches. The Ireupuow village has a basic shop,…
Port Vila
Just 100m or so offshore from Mele Beach, Hideaway Island isn't all that hidden but it's one of Vila's favourite spots for snorkelling, diving or just…
Espiritu Santo
Covering 220 hectares, Loru Conservation Area contains one of the last patches of lowland forest remaining on Santo’s east coast. There are several…
Efate
Chief Roi Mata's domain and burial site became Vanuatu's first World Heritage site in 2008. Roi Mata was a powerful 17th-century chief who, as legend has…
Port Vila
Futuna islanders talk about and demonstrate their traditional lifestyle at their kastom village. If you're not heading out to other islands, this is an…
Luganville
Across the Segond Channel, Aore island is easily reached on the free resort ferry. There's not much regular transport on the island so you're limited to…
Espiritu Santo
Champagne Beach is a pretty horseshoe of soft white sand and turquoise water that gets rave (slightly overhyped) reviews and regular cruise-ship visitors…
Port Vila
Erakor is one of Vila's excellent resort islands. Day trippers can swim and snorkel at the shallow white-sand beach, kayak around the island or dine in…
Port Vila
Vila’s colourful waterfront covered market (also known as the Mama's Market) is open round the clock from Monday morning to noon on Saturday with women…
Port Vila
Take the winding road up to the Summit to visit these botanic gardens offering wonderful views over Mele Bay. There's a plant distillery producing…
Ringi Te Suh Marine Conservation Area
Malekula
Take a guided tour by outrigger canoe to this marine sanctuary, a 100-hectare reef protected by the villagers of Pellonk (the name itself means ‘leave it…
Tanna
At Namakara, this is one of the biggest John Frum villages on Tanna. Dances are held on Friday nights, when songs of praise are sung to the tunes of…
Port Vila
The beautiful botanic gardens here help bring some of Vanuatu's island flora and its cultural uses to life. There's a kastom magic show (adult/child 1500…
Vanuatu
Down south, at Sanasom, is magnificent Hole of the Moon Cave and Malangauliuli, a cave with spectacular petroglyphs. Chief Jonah is kastom owner of the…
Espiritu Santo
In a beautiful coastal setting just off the East Coast Rd, this beach is all white sand and turquoise water, with views of Elephant Island. Drop into…
Efate
Two US WWII fighter planes lie in the shallows near Baofatu. They ran out of fuel coming in to land at Quoin Hill. If he's around, Erik will take you out…
Malekula
Behind the market in Lakatoro, this small handicrafts centre and store stocks locally made baskets, hats, mats, jewellery and coconut soaps and oils. Stop…
Efate
This cultural village near Takara welcomes visitors (it's on most round-island tours). A traditional buffet meal is 700VT per person and you can see music…
Efate
Turn off the Ring Rd to fragrant Siviri village (signposted), from where you can explore Valeva Cave in a kayak (1000VT). It has chambers, tunnels and an…
Port Vila
Watch the roaster at work and learn the story of Tanna coffee over a strong brew (350VT) at this welcoming coffee-roasting factory and cafe.
Luganville
Community members from Pentecost take you through a lush garden and show you how their beautiful mats are made. Near the airport.
Malekula
On Lakatoro's upper ridge this small cultural centre has some fascinating exhibits such as local carvings, photos and a library.
Luganville
Listen to women making water music and see other traditions from the Banks Islands. Located near the airport; book in advance.
Tanna
Jungle trails take you past villages to a giant banyan as big as a soccer field. It’s near Lowrapik Tuan.
Vanuatu
Guided walks from Dillons Bay include trips to the kauri reserve to see ancient 40m-high trees.
Luganville
Villagers come from all over to sell their produce here. It’s near the Sarakata Bridge.
Vanuatu
Near Waterfall Village (Vanua), this impressive waterfall has a refreshing swimming hole.
