Vanuatu Activities
As little or as much as you
like...
When you visit Vanuatu we understand that everyone’s different. Some people want
to relax, some want to explore, and some want to fill their days with every activity available. Here are some
activities you can enjoy while staying at vanuatu resorts in and around Port Vila.
No matter to which group you belong, we’ll have some activities for
you. Be it lazing around our pool, going to the nearby beach for leisurely walks, or hitting the white ball on the
18-hole golf course, you'll find your days filled with activities at any of Vanuatu resorts.
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Backpacking in Vanuatu
A backpacking holiday
in Vanuatu can be a once in a lifetime experience, exploring these South Pacific
islands. There's so much to see and do on these tropical islands. Get some basic tips and
tricks for backpacking your way in Vanuatu.
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Best Diving Spots
Vanuatu islands offer some excellent
and scenic spots for diving and snorkeling visitors and enthusiasts. One of the most popular
locations is Santo Island, which offers many great diving spots, including the Million Dollar
Point.
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Car Rentals in Vanuatu
There are several car rental companies in Port Vila, both local and international, offering a
good choice of rental cars and prices. These include 4WDs (or SUVs - the all terrain vehicles), as
well as scooters and cars.
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Cruises in Vanuatu
Being an island archipelago, stretching like a string of emeralds, the best way to experience
Vanuatu is from the water. Cruising the islands is a magical experience. be it a pleasure cruise or
a fishing or diving cruise, it's a great way to see Vanuatu.
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Duty-Free Shops
If you
have the extra time and want to pay the best price for your duty free goods, do some comparison
shopping among Port Vila duty free shops. Most of them are conveniently located around the main
street.
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Fishing and
Cruises
The pristine waters
around islands are rich in a wide diversity of fish and sea life. Vanuatu fishing and
cruises are big tourist draws to the area and the locals are more than happy to supply their
expertise for these activities.
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Golfing in Vanuatu
There
are number of Vanuatu resorts and clubs that offer golfing, where you can bring your own clubs, or
rent at the club. The best known is Port Vila Golf and Country Club near Mele, where Vanuatu Open
is held every year.
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Hiking Trails in Vanuatu
If you are looking for an adventure-filled holiday in the tropics, Vanuatu islands offer a
variety of paths and trails, from easy ones to spine-tingling treks. Ever hiked on a lava-shooting
volcanoe? Head for Vanuatu and Tanna island.
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Horseback Riding
The Club Hippique Adventure Park
provides fun and exciting horseback rides in Vanuatu. Go to see the rainforests or
walk through the crystal
blue waters and ride down the white sand beaches in and around Port Vila.
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Snorkeling in
Vanuatu
If you want to enjoy some of the most pristine areas, the most
amazing coral reefs and astounding sea life without ever donning a scuba tank, then you can choose
one of the many snorkeling options available in Port Vila.
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Surfing in Vanuatu
Although Vanuatu is not particularly known as a surfing destination, you will find
here some of the most powerful and hollow surf in the South Pacific. This is especially true
if you are able to take your surfboard further out.
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Vanuatu Diving
These tropical islands, bathed in crystalline
waters, with incredible sea life, offer some of the best diving in the South Pacific. There are
numerous dive sites, from coral reefs to WWII wrecks, found around Efate and
Santo.
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Fishing
The sea plays an important role in day-to-day life of Vanuatu islanders, while fishing is one of
the most common activities here among the locals. There's a wealth of fishing options available,
including reef and deep sea fishing.
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Sailing
A leisurely cruise through the islands can be an incredibly
exciting experience that creates memories for a lifetime. You will
find a wide variety of tour companies and private operators offering sailing trips and
tours through the islands.
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Vanuatu Scuba Diving
In addition to leisure cruises, many Vanuatu tour operators offer diving and scuba diving
cruises, including wreck diving. There are many diving sites around Port Vila and Efate island, as
well as Santo island that's popular for wreck diving.
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Wedding
in Vanuatu
A Vanuatu wedding or honeymoon in Vanuatu combines the beauty and
romance of the islands. Happy and friendly Melanesian people will come together during your event
for a unique and romantic wedding setting.
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Activities and
attractions in Vanuatu
No matter what activities you enjoy, you will find many available
to you in Vanuatu, in Port Vila town, and around the islands. Just ask your
friendly hosts and they will be happy to oblige and point you in the right direction.
You can also go about exploring some or
all of the popular nearby attractions, go to Port Vila for sightseeing, shopping or restaurants, or even exploring
many of Efate Island’s attractions – just tell your host what would you
like and they’ll do all they can to make your stay in Vanuatu memorable.
You can even get help to arrange visits to other Vanuatu islands, if you decide to do a bit of
“island hoping” whilst here. There are plenty of things to do in Port Vila and
Vanuatu on your holiday.
Botanical Gardens
Or to truly experience Vanuatu, visit the nearby Mele Botanical
Gardens & Cultural Centre. It’s only a short walk down the road from Worawia, where you can learn about Vanuatu
islands’ customs and culture and see the local birdlife and wildlife, its flora and fauna. It’s a very informative
guided tour, where you can learn more about the real Vanuatu than anywhere else, and view the local flora and
fauna.
Vanuatu Tours
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Port Vila offers a whole variety of tour shops, ranging from half-day
to full-day tours and cruises. Some of the popular tours include Lelepa Island and
Erakor Island tours, Port Vila sightseeing, birdwatching and nature walks, Cascades Waterfall tours and various local village experience tours.
If you have time on your hands, choose one of the Round the Island
tours, which will take you around the Efate Island. It takes 6-8 hours to circle the island, giving you the
opportunity to enjoy some of the best sightseeing anywhere. You will meet some of the local villagers during your
stopovers, see some of the most pristine, untouched while sand beaches and coral reefs, and perhaps even visit WWII
Relics Matanawora Museum on the north part of Efate Island.
Fishing in
Vanuatu
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Many fishing charters are available in Vanuatu, from light tackle and
game fishing, to heavy tackle and sport fishing. The charters will usually provide free pick up and include light
refreshments on half-day trips. There are plenty of good fishing spots around Efate Island, including further
afield charters.
Light tackle enthusiasts will find Giant Trevally, Bluespot Trevally,
Green Job Fish and Coral Trout at Havannah Harbour. While the Lopevi Volcano and Maskeleyne Islands hide Dogtooth
Tuna and Sailfish schools.
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