Oceania

Vanuatu

Volcanic islands and underwater worlds
Capital:
Port Vila

Language

Bislama, English & French

Socket

Type C & I

Currency

Vatu (VUV)

Best time to travel

April-October

Vanuatu is an authentic South Seas experience with active volcanoes, original culture and the world's happiest people. The country offers adventures off the tourist masses.

Attractions

Efate with capital Port Vila is the cultural center with markets and kava bars. Yasur Volcano on Tanna is one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes. Espiritu Santo offers the famous Million Dollar Point wreck diving.

Pentecost Island is famous for land diving - origin of bungee jumping. Ambae shows traditional kastom villages. Malekula offers authentic Melanesian culture.

Tipping

Restaurants: 10% in Port Vila restaurants. Tour guides: 2000-3000 VUV per day. Transfers: 1000 VUV. Village visits: Kastom gifts (rice, sugar) are more important than money. Volcano guides: 2000-3000 VUV.

Traffic Rules

Main roads: 60 km/h
Side roads: 40 km/h
Port Vila: 30 km/h
Villages: 20 km/h

Attention: Right-hand traffic. Road conditions vary greatly - 4WD often needed. Free-roaming animals everywhere. Cyclone season (November-April) observe. Alcohol limit: 0.8 per thousand.

Currency & Payment

Vanuatu uses the Vatu (VUV). Australian dollars are often accepted. Card payment only in Port Vila and larger resorts. Cash is essential for island hopping and village visits.

Halo! (Bislama greeting) Vanuatu shows authentic Melanesia - slow and relaxed!

Important Phone Numbers

Emergency: 112
Police: 22222
Vanuatu Tourism Office: 22813
Air Vanuatu: 23777

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