City: Vanuatu
Top Things to do in Vanuatu
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Vanuatu, Vanuatu
Vanuatu (English: /ˌvɑːnuˈɑːtuː/ ( listen) VAH-noo-AH-too or /vænˈwɑːtuː/ van-WAH-too; Bislama, French IPA: [vanuatu]), officially the Republic of Vanuatu (French: République de Vanuatu, Bislama: Ripablik blong Vanuatu), is a Pacific island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is 1,750 kilometres (1,090 mi) east of northern Australia, 540 kilometres (340 mi) northeast of New Caledonia, east of New Guinea, southeast of the Solomon Islands, and west of Fiji.
Restaurants in Vanuatu
1. Magical Water Music Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By SKSJSS
This is a must do - Sandy is very informative and very passionate about keeping their island culture alive and it was so wonderful to interact with the ladies, children and men of the village. The ladies made us feel so welcome and easily communicated their history and day to day life with us
2. Million Dollar Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
This incredible dive site was created when Americans dumped millions of dollars worth of equipment at the end of the war.
Reviewed By lucas315 - Wellington, New Zealand
This is such a cool experience, just pop into the water (start swimming right away or wear water shoes) and see boats, forklifts, and other stuff from the end of WWII dumped right off the beach. It was 500 Vatu pp, and there were bathrooms and picnic tables. Although just a 5 minute walk along the beach to the right is Million Dollar Resort- where there is free access to the beach, a restaurant, and beautiful bungalow accommodation.
3. Yakel Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By greg_wanders - Auckland Central, New Zealand
I think the interaction at Yakel would compete with one of the top experiences in Vanuatu, keeping in mind you can also stand at the rim of an active Volcano. On our second day in Tanna we booked a day tour to Yakel village through are accommodation at Whitegrass. There is practically no other way to get there. It was 8000Vatu for the day tour, 1 hr drive from the airport. The small village of 800 people deep in the forests of central Tanna is home to one of the last tribal societies of the South Pacific where the ''Kastom'' way of life is still alive and thriving. Kastom is a pidgin word (Bislama/English) used to refer to traditional culture including religion, economics, art and magic in Melanesia. In cultures where language is unwritten, oral traditions of the kastom way of life, have been faithfully passed down from generation to generation. Charlie, one of the few members of the tribe to speak English,’took us around and showed us their simple way of life. The experience was very informative and eye opening and in all respects authentic. He showed us the tree house, their kitchen and introduced us to different members of the tribe. You can add a walk to the waterfall at an extra charge. At the end of the tour the tribe gathers around in the clearing in the forest to perform three of their traditional dances and you are free to buy a few handmade souvenirs from the women. I would recommend this while you are on Tanna Island , it could possibly be done on the same day with the mt Yasur tour as those do start in the afternoon. In total the trip to Yakel took about 4 hours including the drive.
4. Giant Banyan Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By 529JohnH529 - Christchurch, New Zealand
If you think you're not going to be interested in a big tree, think again! We appreciated that our guide allowed us time to wander in and out among the 200 square metres of roots and branches of this enormous tree and even demonstrated (in flipflops!) how he climbed among the branches as a child. The visit is also well worth it for the insight into local village life and the field crops.
5. Rarru Cascades
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By BekB146 - Brisbane, Australia
We hired a taxi and did a day trip involving the cascades, the turtle bay sanctuary and Blue Lagoon. The Rarru cascades were easily our favourite part of the day. We were lucky with some heavy rain in the days prior resulting in beautiful clear running water which was pristine to swim in. Loads of fun jumping from landings and rope swings. Inflatable tubes to float along in. Looked like something out of a rainforest dream!
6. Underwater Post Office
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 519 reviews
The world’s only underwater post office lets you buy a waterproof postcard on land, fill it out and dive into the ocean to mail it, and you don't even need diving experience.
Reviewed By Deborahgamble
Hubby went snorkeling , beautiful clear waters , he posted a couple of post cards, beautiful place to relax , grab a feed from Island shop... people were friendly. Would recommend this beautiful Island for a day trip or even book accomodation.
7. Million Dollar Bay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By Tamara2Noel - Newcastle, Australia
A local driver took us to Million Dollar point and we snorkelled straight off the beach. The fish and coral are well established and although there is no clear separate wreck some of the equipment can still be recognised. Only a short distance from where the cruise ship docked and definitely worth it.
