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OUTER ISLANDS

With diverse terrains and a plethora of natural wonders, Espiritu Santo
the islands of Vanuatu are small pockets of beauty and The largest and oldest island in the group, with a wide range of
adventure. natural sights, Espiritu Santo is a truly romantic island and a great
place for diving. You can visit the SS President Coolidge, the largest
An exploration of the outermost of the nation’s 83 islands will reveal intact shipwreck accessible to scuba divers in the world, the destroyer
famous volcanoes, magnificent coral reefs, historic shipwrecks and USS Tucker lying outside the channel and Million Dollar Point, the
traditional villages. The southernmost inhabited island of Vanuatu is place where war surplus equipment was dumped after WWII. See
Aneityum Island. The northernmost islands of Vanuatu are the Banks a large experimental plantation and farm, stay in Melanesian-style
and Torres Islands, volcanic in origin and home to active volcanoes on bungalows, refresh yourself in a natural pool, and go to famous
Gaua and Vanua Lava islands. Champagne Beach in the north.
Tanna Island Pentecost
Tanna Island is famous for its volcano, Mt Yasur, its wild horses, its Only on Pentecost Island can you see the mind-boggling land dives.
custom villages and the cargo cults that have grown up there. It is There is minimal accommodation for visitors, so you can either do a
possible to take a day trip to Tanna however there is plenty to see and weekend package or a day trip.
do, so visitors who wish to truly experience
As many as 25 jumps may be performed in a day from one tower
this extraordinary island should arrange a stay of at least two nights and as the height of the jumps increases, so does the tempo of
in order to see the island’s many attractions. A night trip to the crater the traditionally-dressed men and women dancing and chanting
edge of mighty Yasur Volcano is a great experience. Also visit the alongside. It’s an experience you’ll always remember. This annual
White Grass Plains, home of the wild horses, and go to a custom event occurs during April, May and June on every Saturday and
village to experience the age-old village culture, where people still some other weekdays.
dress and live in the traditional ways.

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