vanuatu
Vanuatu is an adventurous choice. On Tanna you can stand on the rim of Mount Yasur, one of the world’s most accessible active volcanoes, while Espiritu Santo has blue holes, white beaches and the wreck of the SS President Coolidge.
The culture is strong and varied, with over a hundred languages spoken across its islands.
where to go
An active volcano you can watch from the crater rim.
Champagne Beach and freshwater blue holes.
One of the world's best wreck dives.
The capital on Efate, with markets and cafés.
Waterfalls and pools near Port Vila.
Home of the land diving ritual.
when to go
Vanuatu is warm all year, with the driest weather from May to October.
May to October
Sunny, cooler and less humid. The best time to visit.
November to April
Hot and humid, with tropical showers and a cyclone risk.
April to June
The season for Pentecost's famous land diving ceremonies.
where to stay
Espiritu Santo
A private island with villas and horse riding.
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experiences
Watch the volcano erupt at dusk.
Swim in the freshwater blue holes of Santo.
Explore the huge WWII wreck.
See the Pentecost land divers.
Visit traditional villages.
A guided adventure through a cave and canyon.
Visits are guided and depend on the current activity level.
Via Brisbane or Sydney.
Yes, for adventurous families.
May to October.
pair it with
Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, the Red Centre and wine country, with wildlife you won't find anywhere else.
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Mountains, fjords, lakes and vineyards across two islands, best explored at an unhurried pace.
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Warm, welcoming and easy with children, with private-island resorts and wonderful reefs.
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