About Vanuatu

Consider the South Pacific island of Vanuatu for a relaxing beach holiday or romantic getaway.

With its unique blend of stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, friendly tribal communities and chic, boutique resorts that sit on pristine white-sand beaches, Vanuatu offers couples an unspoiled and magical holiday destination.

Things to do and see

Here, you can either laze on the beach just a short walk away from a range of creature comforts dedicated to spoil couples or choose from a variety of outdoor activities.

Dig your toes into powder-white sand, kayak the calm lagoon, go deep sea fishing for blue marlin, dive on one of the world’s most famous wrecks, marvel at the volcanic display of Mount Yasur, watch ancient tribal festivals and meet kastom villagers wearing only nambas (penis sheaths) and grass skirts – for a rather different honeymoon experience.

Espiritu Santo Island, Vanuatu
The lush island of Espiritu Santo – Spanish for ‘the Holy Spirit’ and more commonly known as Santo – offers the adventurous honeymoon couple a playground of hiking, swimming, world-class diving and snorkelling.

Step into the past at Santo’s tribal kastom villages; hike into the pristine lowland forests of the Loru and the Vatthe Conservation Area; dive the magnificent WWII wreck of the USS President Coolidge; swim in a crystal-clear ‘blue hole’; admire the stalactites and stalagmites at Millenium Cave; and climb Mt Tabwemasana, one of Vanuatu’s highest peaks.

Or relax on one of many picture-perfect, palm-fringed white-sand beaches that fringe Vanuatu’s largest island that is home to numerous honeymoon resorts.

Efate Island, Vanuatu
Discover a rich Melanesian culture and relaxed tropical island lifestyle along with multicultural cuisine, world-class diving and awesome game fishing; as well as a choice of secluded beaches and idyllic offshore islands boasting romantic honeymoon accommodations.

Sunbathe on the beach, swim, snorkel or dive, jet-ski or kayak the tranquil lagoon; try abseiling and parasailing; hike to the beautiful Mele Cascades; or sip a cool drink in bustling Port Vila while people-watching the friendly locals.

Vanuatu’s hilly capital rises from a horseshoe-shaped bay and hosts an array of quaint little back streets crowded with restaurants, museums and shops where you can easily pick up an interesting memento of your honeymoon.

Tanna Island, Vanuatu
This beautiful island is renowned for its lush, unspoiled rainforests, traditional villages, ancient ceremonies, a giant banyan tree (the world’s largest living organism) and fuming Mt Yasur – the world’s most accessible active volcano.

Here you can horseback ride or hike across grassy plains and through pristine rainforest, stand under tumbling cascades, plunge into deep blue swimming holes, surf large waves, snorkel or dive rich coral reefs, watch ancient festivals and meet kastom villagers wearing only nambas (penis sheaths) and grass skirts – just perfect for the adventurous and active couple.

Or just laze on a pristine, palm-fringed white-sand beach and watch the sunset while sipping your favourite cocktail.

Pentecost Island, Vanuatu
Pentecost is world famous for the extraordinary land diving ceremony – the death-defying naghol (a ritual leap). For an amazing honeymoon experience watch as local men tie vines to their ankles and leap head first from a 30m tower. Performed during April and May to ensure a bountiful yam harvest, the ceremony – once held in private – is now open to the public for a small fee, which goes towards local projects.

Best time to visit Vanuatu?
The best time to honeymoon in Vanuatu is during the dry season from May to October when the islands average 23°C.

The cold season lasts from June to August, water temperatures drop to 21°C and the air is cooler – probably not the best time to visit if you’re hoping to laze around on a beach, but great for hiking through the rainforest.

The summer wet season in Vanuatu runs from November until April, with heavy rains in January and an average temperature of 28°C.

For more climate info: Vanuatu Weather Guide

Location – The Vanuatu Islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean some 1750km east of Australia and southeast of the Solomon Islands, near New Guinea.

Getting there – Fly direct from Brisbane and Sydney to Port Vila on Virgin Blue, Air Vanuatu and Qantas Airways with connections from all major Australian airports. How to get to Vanuatu . . .