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VANUATU

Espiritu Santo

VANUATU

If your idea of a South Pacific holiday
mixes island relaxation with once-in-a-
lifetime adventures, then Vanuatu is for
you. Relax on a white sand beach, zipline
through the rainforest or visit one of the
island’s many natural wonders, including
the hillside pools of Mele Cascades and
the stunning Blue Holes of Espiritu Santo.

SEE
• Observe a land-diving ritual on Pentecost
Island where tribesmen jump from bamboo
towers with vines tied to their ankles
• Watch on as the Ni-Vanuatu ladies of Santo
stand waist deep in water and use their hands
to create music
DO
• Take a guided tour to the world’s most
accessible active volcano on Tanna Island
and get within 150 metres of the crater rim
• Wander through Port Vila’s fresh produce
markets for a truly local experience
Tanna Blue Cave Vanuatu Tourism Office EAT & DRINK
• Feast on freshly grilled fish and rice and drink
Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland • Indulge your sweet tooth with fresh chocolate
traditional kava at Palm Cove Beach Bar, Mele
handcrafted by Aelan Chocolate Makers, only
15 minutes from Port Vila
WHAT’S ON
Nagol Festival
April to May (dates to be confirmed)
Independence Day
30 July
Joel Johnsson/Vanuatu Tourism Office 24 July
Children’s Day

Toka Festival
September (dates to be confirmed)

Port Olry, Espiritu Santo Yasur Volcano Tanna Santo Unity Day
November (dates to be confirmed)

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