One of our favourite things to do each time we visit Port Vila, these waterfalls and cascades are spectacular. About 20 minutes out of town, the entrance is at the base of the mountain surrounded by a series of crystal clear pools and a small café with snacks & drinks. From here it’s a bit of a walk up the hill, but the scenery along the cascading stream, surrounded by tropical flowers makes it well worthwhile. The higher you get, the stronger the water cascades and there are places you might get wet as you cross the stream, so bring suitable clothing and ideally reef shoes.

At the top, you are rewarded with a spectacular rockpool perfect for swimming, and a vast waterfall pounding over the cliff top. On the way back make sure to stop at the lookout with fantastic views of Mele and Hideaway Island across to the harbour in front of Port Vila.

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It’s hard to visit the tropics and not try snorkelling amongst the coral and marine life. This Marine Sanctuary is ideal to enjoy snorkelling or scuba diving in calm crystal clear water. Set on a coral island just a five-minute ferry ride from the mainland, you can observe hundreds of tropical fish just metres from shore, meander along a marked snorkel trail in 2-4 metres and even mail a postcard in their Underwater Post Office. Make sure you wear reef shoes or thongs as the beach is coral more than sand.

For the more adventurous, there are plenty of closeby dive spots including an 80-metre wall covered with colourful corals. The island also has a beach bar with a good variety of meals and drinks.

It is a comfortable 15-minute bus or taxi ride from Port Vila to Mele Beach and then a ferry to the island. The ferry runs all day on demand. An entrance fee of vt1250 is payable on the island or book the full experience tour which included free snorkelling as well as a snorkel safari to their outer reef and lunch

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While there is no shortage of tacky souvenir shops, try this little boutique for something a little more special. The product range is eclectic. Accessories, jewellery, funky tea towels, spices, carvings, things for the home, books, and the odd item that we find hard to categorise.

Roughly 60% of what they sell is made in Vanuatu by local artists and artisans, but the owners also travel abroad extensively and bring back other exciting products.

From the Owner:

“Pandanus Vanuatu is the place to come if you celebrate individuality, cherish good design and are inspired by the cool, the quirky and the creative. Located on the main street of town next to ANZ Bank.”

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