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Vanuatu

Vanuatu is a Pacific island adventure far beyond any notions of cruise-ship ports and flashy resorts. Deserted beaches, ancient culture, remote and rugged islands and world-class diving are just a small part of the magnetism of this scattered 80-plus island archipelago.

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Mele Cascades
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…
National Museum of Vanuatu
Port Vila
This excellent museum, in a soaring traditional building opposite the parliament, has a well-displayed collection of traditional artefacts such as tamtam …
Port Olry
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…
Iririki Island
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…
Hideaway Island
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…
Loru Conservation Area
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…
Chief Roi Mata Burial Site
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…
Ekasup Cultural Village
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…

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Mt Yasur Volcano, Tanna, Vanuatu
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Tourists watching Mt Yasur volcano. Tanna, Vanuatu - stock photo
Silhouettes of tourists watching eruptions in the crater of the active Mt Yasur Volcano on Tanna Island, Tafea, Vanuatu. This volcano is continually active at a low to moderate level. Tourists may approach the rim to view the crater eruptions when the activity level is not dangerously high.

Beaches

5 reasons Vanuatu’s Tanna Island should be your next big adventure

Sep 14, 2024 • 4 min read

Home to one of the world’s most accessible live volcanos, the tiny island of Tanna in Vanuatu’s south is ideal for unforgettable adventures.

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