City: Vanuatu
Top Things to do in Vanuatu
Top 10 Things to do 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. Mount Yasur
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 961 reviews
This relatively short volcano (360 meters above sea level) is regularly active.
Reviewed By RobinnLindsay - Auckland, New Zealand
This was an amazing trip run by a an awesome company - airtaxivanuatu. Great personal service and professional people. We were picked up from our accomodation and taken to the airport where Milly checked us in made us feel welcome. Flew off from Port Vila in a 6 seater Cessna with our pilot, George who took us for a clockwise then anti clockwise flight over the volcano before landing. Luke then picked us up in a 4 x 4 and we travelled through the rain forest and over the ash plains to Yasur. After a welcome ceremony we were taken up to base camp on a bumpity track then climbed to the crater rim to behold the mighty volcano. She boomed with delight and put on a magnificent fiery display to honour her guests. As the light faded the true power of nature was revealed. The glowing interior growled and hissed as we peered in. This was one hell of an experience that you couldn't get anywhere else! After darness fell we were escorted back and retraced our steps to our resort. Rockwater Eco lodge. I was expecting a shabby excuse for eco tourism but was delighted to be shown to a beautiful apartment akin to a hobbit house, but made of stone. An amazing place and very welcome after all the excitement. We had a great dinner homemade from local produce bY our hosts. If you only go to one place when on holiday in Vanuatu, DO THIS TRIP!!!!!!!
2. Millennium Cave
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5.0 based on 678 reviews
Reviewed By CherylS84 - Brisbane, Australia
Great Day, Physically challenging, my one suggestion is to make sure you stop now and again and enjoy the moment. As you are climbing down ladders and over rocks we tend to be focused on ground. Stop and soak in what you are doing and look around. Hopeful to return again, Thank you Jerry and Paul for looking after us. You are going to get wet, you will get dirty, you MUST have walking shoes that you dont mind getting wet. If you are on cruise ship remind them of your return time.
3. Mystery Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 525 reviews
Reviewed By Munquee - Perth, Australia
We arrived by ship....a cruise ship.....all 4500 of us....for one day. What a little paradise this turned out to be. This is a small coral island that you can walk around in less than an hour. Friendly locals with stalls and touristy stuff for sale. Some food and drink. Best part was the swim in the ocean...warm and relaxing. All nicely organised.
4. Mele Cascades
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,973 reviews
Mele Cascades Waterfalls is one of Efate's most popular natural attractions. Only 20 minutes drive out of town, a visit can be completed in just over two hours. There are bathroom facilities available , sitting area, a small cafe and bar on site for purchase of food and drinks. The area is local owned and run by locals. Revenue generated help pay wages for local employees, maintenance and upkeep of the area,community development for surrounding villages and sponsorship of social activities, most especially soccer development programs for youth. Note: Efate is currently experiencing severe El Nino and the once picturesque attraction has very low water levels. This is also causing drastic water supply shortage to villages and its people. To close the business would mean loss of income for many.
Reviewed By JenBeynon - Melbourne, Australia
We visited the Mele Cascades when we had a hire car for the day. Easy to find, entry fee is reasonable and as it was quiet Jason one of the staff was able to show us around, take photos and also made several things for the kids from the surrounding vegetation which they loved. He also showed us the Hideaway Island look out which branches off from the main path to the left on the way up (not signposted). Beautiful falls and wish we could have stayed longer and made more of a day of it.
5. Ekasup Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 393 reviews
Reviewed By shanem45 - Toowoomba, Australia
Had a great time at Ekasup Village. I have been to Port Vila many times but had never been here as I was expecting the usual tacky tourist trap type of place. However, my wife and I were here this time with her parents and we thought that they would enjoy it so we took them never expecting to enjoy it ourselves. However, we were pleasantly surprised. Our tour guide, C4 (not spelt correctly but he did say it was pronounced like the explosive :-) ) was fantastic. A great command of the English language and a very funny speaker. He made the visit very enjoyable. More than that though, while the village itself is an actual 500 strong village with modern facilities like a church and a school etc. the area where they do the tour is set out in the style of before European arrival and some of the villagers dress up and act out the life of a villager in those times. For example, they ambushed us from the jungle with traditional weapons before the chief welcomes us into the village and we then learnt about traditional hunting, cooking and handicraft as well as general village life. It certainly was well worth the price of admission. We learnt a bit and had fun doing it. Would take others there again who hadn’t been to Vanuatu before as a great way to learn about their culture.
6. Blue Lagoon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 846 reviews
Reviewed By donnalop
A short drive from Port Vila a visit to the Blue Lagoon is a must.A swim in the lagoon &relax in the beautiful surrounds makes a visit well worth it.Sun lounges by the lagoon to enjoy the tranquillity after a swim. Lots of tables &chairs for if you want to take your own picnic.Best to arrive early before the crowds,we were lucky enough to be the only ones there for an hour before visitors came.Beautiful & well maintained.
7. The Reef Vanuatu Zoological
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
Vanutu zoological is a wildlife conservation and education centre. Lots photos opportunities, hand feeding bady turtles and seeing some of vanuatu amazing and rare animals. We hope all our guests leave with a new appreciation for the animals that we all share our environment with.
Reviewed By Larvonne - Brisbane, Australia
First stop to this amazing little place. Great interaction with staff. The owner (Australian) even came out to talk about his goals and how he has expanded the shore line for the turtles. The time, effort and money you can see that he has dedicated to taking in hatchlings and giving them a safe environment to thrive before being released. A great way to start out to give these gorgeous creatures a fighting chance. Would definitely go back again. Thank you for the amazing experience ❤️
8. Rarru Cascades
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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!
9. Hideaway Island Marine Reserve
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4.0 based on 1,893 reviews
Reviewed By Ricksdiveschool - Port Macquarie, Australia
My daughter and I spend a terrific day Free-diving the reefs of Hideaway Island and lounging around enjoying the view.
