Attractions in Vanuatu

Luganville Quonset Huts

These distinctive corrugated iron huts are remnants of the massive US military presence in Luganville during the Pacific War.

Chief Roi Mata's Domain

This UNESCO World Heritage site encompasses several locations on Efate, Lelepa, and Artok islands associated with the chief's life.

Big Bay

Big Bay is the largest bay in Vanuatu, located in northern Espiritu Santo.

Erakor Lagoon

Erakor Lagoon is a shallow, turquoise waterway near Port Vila.

Champagne Beach

Champagne Beach is famous for its white sand and bubbling waters at low tide, caused by volcanic gases leaking through the seafloor.

USS Tucker (DD-374)

A US Navy destroyer that sank near Santo in August 1942 after accidentally entering a US minefield.

Pele Island

Pele Island is a volcanic island north of Efate.

Mystery Island

Mystery Island, locally known as Inyeug, is a tiny, uninhabited coral islet south of Aneityum featuring pristine reefs.

Port Orly Coastline

Port Orly is known for its wide, white sand beaches and calm, azure waters in the northern part of Espiritu Santo.

SS President Coolidge

A former luxury liner and troop transport of World War II that sank in 1942 after hitting US mines.

Mele Village Traditional Grounds

Historical gathering grounds of Mele Village, the largest village on Efate with a rich Polynesian exclave history.

Hideaway Island

Hideaway Island is a small coral atoll in Mele Bay near Efate.

Pentecost Land Diving Site

The traditional sites on Pentecost Island where the centuries-old ritual of Naghol (land diving) is practiced.

Lelepa Island

Lelepa Island is a rugged island off Efate featuring significant limestone caves and pristine snorkeling spots.

PBY Catalina Wreck

The wreck of a US PBY Catalina flying boat that sank in the Segond Channel during World War II.

Ambrym Magic Square

A ceremonial ground on Ambrym famous for sand drawings and the preservation of ancient spiritual traditions.

Port Vila Central Market

The country's largest marketplace and economic heart for smallholder farmers selling produce directly.

South West Bay

South West Bay on Malakula is a deep, natural harbor surrounded by mountains and extensive mangrove forests.

Iririki Island Resort

This private island across from Port Vila is a landmark and formerly housed the British High Commissioner.

Shark Bay

Shark Bay is a tranquil bay on Espiritu Santo known for its clear waters and extensive seagrass meadows.

Northern District Hospital

The Northern District Hospital in Luganville is the main health center for the northern islands.

Vanuatu Parliament House

The Parliament House in Port Vila serves as the seat of the legislative assembly of the Republic of Vanuatu.

Australian High Commission

This modern government building in Port Vila represents the diplomatic relations with Australia.

Hat Island (Eretoka)

This distinctive island is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site and the burial place of Chief Roi Mata.

Rano Island Dancing Ground

An ancient ceremonial ground on Rano Island off Malakula, lined with monolithic stones.

Mele Village Nakamal

The Mele Nakamal is one of the largest traditional meeting houses located near Port Vila.

Lakatoro Council House

The Lakatoro Council House is the administrative heart of the Malampa Province on Malekula island.

Sola Provincial Headquarters

Sola serves as the administrative center for the Torba Province, located on Vanua Lava island.

Saratamata Government Station

Saratamata is the administrative center of the Penama Province, located on Ambae Island.

Teouma Lapita Site

A significant archaeological site where the oldest known cemetery of the Lapita culture in the Pacific was discovered in 2004.

Million Dollar Point Reef

US military equipment dumped after WWII has created a unique artificial reef with high marine biodiversity.

Gaua Ancient Stone Walls

Mysterious stepped stone walls on Gaua Island, whose exact origins are still being archaeologically researched.

Church

Mota Island Mission History

Mota Island was the center of the Melanesian Mission in the 19th century and the cradle of the Mota language as a lingua franca.

Havannah Seaplane Ramp

These relics in Havannah Harbour are from a US seaplane base used during World War II.

Monument

Erromango Martyrs Memorial

A place of remembrance on Erromango reflecting the violent conflicts between locals and early missionaries.

Nature

Lake

Lake Letas

Lake Letas is the largest freshwater lake in Vanuatu, located on Gaua Island.

Park

Mele Cascades Nature Park

These limestone terraces and waterfalls house a rich flora featuring tropical ferns and rare orchid species.

Oyster Island Mangroves

This small island near Santo hosts an important ecosystem for oysters and other shellfish within its mangroves.

South Malekula Seagrass

These extensive underwater meadows are vital for the conservation of dugong populations in the Malampa archipelago.

Epi Island Dugong Sanctuary

Lamen Bay on Epi Island is world-famous for its resident dugong population living in the seagrass meadows.

Aore Island Reefs

The coastal waters of Aore are rich in brain corals and provide habitats for diverse marine invertebrates.

Crab Bay Conservation Area

This Malekula sanctuary specializes in preserving land crab populations and mangrove forests.

Peak

Mount Lemon

Mount Lemon is the highest point on Emae Island.

Peak

Mount Melen

Mount Melen is one of the higher peaks in northern Tanna.

Peak

Mount Gharat

Mount Gharat is an active volcanic cone in the center of Gaua Island.

Pentecost Central Range

The relief of Pentecost is dominated by a central range that drops steeply to the east and more gently to the west.

Maewo Central Range

The Maewo Central Range runs the entire length of the narrow island.

Malakula Central Range

The Malakula Central Range forms the backbone of the island, separating the east and west coasts.

Futuna Highlands

Futuna is an uplifted coral island with a prominent, table-shaped highland in its center.

Mount Marum

Mount Marum is one of the two active volcanic cones within the massive caldera on Ambrym Island, known for its lava lakes.