Beach
Most swimming holes and beaches are maintained by locals and have a small charge per person which goes towards supporting their village, so remember to take cash with you.
Enjoy a snorkel on the reef filled with tropical fish and colourful coral or a morning kayak.
You can relax the day away soaking up the sun or read a book on the rooftop terrace.
Whether your children are outgoing or shy and retiring, they won’t have a problem making friends with the locals and joining in with their games jumping off the huge rope swings at the Blue Lagoon swimming hole.
Like most Ni-Vanuatu people you meet, the locals here are smiling and welcoming and the atmosphere is very relaxed as people cool off in the refreshing water.
A 35 minute drive from Port Vila (and close to Eton Beach), this swimming spot is one of Vanuatu’s best and well worth the trip.
Sheltered by a reef a short distance out into the bay, the water at Eton Beach is calm and the colourful marine life below the surface impressive.
The beach is sandy and the water fairly shallow along the shore, making Eton Beach a perfect location for both kids and adults who are new to snorkelling.
The ideal time to visit is high tide, so check the tide times before setting off.
Hideaway Island, home to Hideaway Island Resort, is a five-minute ferry ride from Mele Beach on the island of Efate.
The marine sanctuary surrounding the island protects the local underwater inhabitants who can be seen darting through the colourful coral gardens, thriving in the warm Pacific waters.
Kids love snorkelling at Hideaway Island because it’s one of the only places in the world you can post a letter under the sea. Yep, that’s right, an underwater post box that can be accessed right off the beach.
If you want to learn to scuba dive, Hideaway Island is a great place to get started.
Rarru Cascades is a natural wonder that offers a refreshing and exhilarating experience for visitors.
Located just a short and easy drive outside of the city center, you will be transported to a jungle oasis in the midst of nature.
This is undoubtedly fun for the whole family and a great way to experience some of the beautiful scenery of Vanuatu.
