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.

Million Dollar Point

A historic underwater graveyard off Espiritu Santo, where the US military dumped equipment after World War II.

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.

Quoin Hill Airfield

A former US military airfield in the north of Efate that served as an auxiliary strip during World War II.

Fels Cave

A monumental cave on Lelepa Island, considered the place where the legendary Chief Roi Mata died in the 13th century.

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.

Efate Round Island Road History

The main road around Efate, much of whose route is based on US military roads from World War II.

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.

Lelepa Island Reefs

The waters around Lelepa host pristine coral gardens and are part of Chief Roi Mata's UNESCO World Heritage site.

Pentecost Land Diving Site

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

Ipota Sandalwood Station

A historic location on Erromango that was the center of the sandalwood trade in the Pacific during the 19th century.

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.

Tanna Giant Banyan Tree

One of the world's largest Banyan trees creates its own forest ecosystem on Tanna with hundreds of trunks.

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.

Vao Island Stone Monoliths

Large standing stones on Vao Island used for ancient ceremonies and ancestral worship.

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.

Nature

Lake

Lake Letas

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

Park

Vatthe Conservation Area

Vatthe Conservation Area is Vanuatu's first national park, protecting pristine lowland rainforest and birdlife.

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.

Mount Lombenben

Mount Lombenben is a massive shield volcano on Ambae Island.

Mount McDonald

Mount McDonald is the highest peak on the island of Efate.

Mount Lemon

Mount Lemon is the highest point on Emae Island.

Malo Peak

Malo Peak is the highest elevation on the island of Malo.

Mount Melen

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

Nguna-Pele Marine Protected Area

A community-managed region protecting seagrass meadows, mangroves, and volcanic reefs.

Mount Gharat

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