Vanuatu

South Pacific charm, culture, and hospitality

MAP OF SOUTH PACIFIC - click on map to enlarge

Located only a few hours flying time from Australia and New Zealand, Vanuatu offers the perfect blend of South Pacific culture, charm and hospitality. Combine that with duty free shopping, volcanic sand beaches, tropical waterfalls and deep sea fishing, and in Vanuatu you have the ideal escape from the daily grind. Experience a different time and different place by visiting Vanuatu.

South Pacific

Vanuatu is a group of 83 islands in the South West Pacific, North East of New Caledonia, and North West of Fiji. See South Pacific map on the right - click on to enlarge it. Vanuatu islands archipelago is surrounded by Solomon Islands on the north-west, Fiji islands in the south-east and New Caledonia on the south-west.

Efate Island

EFATE ISLAND MAP - click on map to enlarge

Bauerfield Airport

The main Vanuatu airport is Bauerfield International Airport, not far from Port Vila, on Efate Island. It's the main gateway to Vanuatu.

Upon your arrival at Bauerfield International Airport, the Worawia Courtesy Bus will be waiting to deliver you to the resort which is only 10 minutes away. Other bookable courtesy bus services can be arranged at Worawia's reception.

Bauerfield International Airport parking area

Vanuatu Temperatures

Remembering that Vanuatu is in the Southern Hemisphere (it is Winter here when it is Summer in the Northern Hemisphere), the climate of Vanuatu is generally tropical temperate with rainfall averaging about 235 centimeters (90 inches) annually.

Typical Vanuatu temperature ranges are:

Summer:

Hill view of Port Vila, with Iririki island seen in the centre of the photo

Autumn:
April - June
(temperature range 19°C - 29°C)

Winter:
July - September
(temperature range 15°C - 26°C)

Spring:
October - November
(temperature range 18°C - 30°C)

No matter when you decide to holiday in Vanuatu, you will find it a tranquil paradise.

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Vanuatu Articles

Learn more about Vanuatu in these related articles:

• Melanesian People - Vanuatu belongs to the Pacific Island area, which is mostly inhabited by Melanesian people. But the islanders cultural values have also been influenced by European peoples due to settlement.  
• Melanesian Culture - When you visit Vanuatu you also get an opportunity to experience the history and culture of the local Melanesian people. This includes visiting local villages and historical sites. 
• Kava Tasting - One of the most popular loca customs in Vanuatu is that of kava tasting. This root-based drink offers you a relaxed, numbing feeling, even though it's not an alcoholic drink.