Tanna Island

One of the most popular Vanuatu volcano islands

Tanna island is one of the most popular holiday destinations for people heading to Vanuatu. It seems to attract a variety of different kinds of tourists, people looking for different things. Some want nothing more than to relax, while some are doing just the opposite and are searching for adventure. Whichever camp you fall into, you are sure to have a great time while holidaying on Tanna. It is a three quarters of an hour flight away from Port Vila.

Mount Yasur volcano

Tanna Island is home of Mt Yasur, one of the most accessible active volcanoes in the world. 360m above sea level and surrounded by an ash plain, it provides an outstanding fireworks display on a night visit. A 20-minute walk from the carpark takes you to the rim of Yasur, where you can look into the fiery cauldron of molten rock spurting from the three vents.

Mount Yasur is actually the world’s live volcanoes that is the most accessible. Once there you can actually drive almost to the top of the volcano. You have the car parked and then you walk for ten minutes and you reach the lip of the volcano, which is constantly erupting. How awesome is that? The natural show you will see is surely among the best in the world.

Mount Yasur volcano is the most famous tourist attraction on Tanna island, being one of the most accessible active volcanos in the world. The view at night can be spellbinding. (Picture credit: Tahinaexpedition.com)

Fijian sailing ship

Tanna island also has many other attractions such as the wreck of the Fijian sailing ship which sank in 1916 and lies in 20 metres of water. There are wild horses that inhabit White Grass Plains, white sandy beaches and the black sand of Imlao Beach. Visitors can also see waterfalls, hot springs, spectacular Yamiplmai Cascades and dugongs at Port Resolution, particularly popular with eco-tourists. Port Resolution was named by Captain Cook when he landed in 1774, attracted by the great glow of Yasur in the night sky.

You will also find a few accommodation places on Tanna island, where you can stay. There are 2 guest houses, a small resort and a bungalows place.

Vanuatu islands information
Island Hopping	Popular Islands	Ambae Island	Ambrym Island
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