Vanuatu Information & Map

Vanuatu Map

How to Get to the Resort from the Airport

Driving in Vanuatu is on the right hand side of the road. Cars and minivans are available for hire, with a range of international companies, it is best this is arranged well before arrival. Taxi charge is approximately VT 2700 from the airport. (one way)

Air-conditioned transfer coaches are also available for transfers to and from the airport, however these must be pre-booked prior to arrival. Cost for a return transfer is Vt2500 per adult and Vt1250 for children 3 to 12 years of age.

Distance from the Airport

Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa Vanuatu is 8 kilometers / 15 minutes away from Bauerfield International Airport.

Driving Directions from the Airport

• Warwick Le Lagon Resort & Spa Vanuatu is located past the centre of town at the end of number '3' district
• Keep to the main Walter Lini Highway that extends from the airport, cutting through the centre of town, and can be followed right to the Warwick Le Lagon junction
• Here the road branches into two, the left turn heads to the resort and the right turn goes to Pango village

Getting around Port Vila

Minibuses offer a frequent service around Port Vila with no set timetable - merely flagging one down and letting the driver know your destination is all there is to it. The fare within the town area (from resort to town) is only VT 150 per person. Trips further out of town will be VT300.

Top Ten Destination Attractions

• Yasur Volcano (361 metres) - Tanna Island
  One of the world's most accessible volcanoes, located on the south-east of Tanna Island. It is Tanna's most famous attraction. Over the centuries, ash rain from Mount Yasur has built up into huge black dunes, creating a stark moonscape. Visitors can make the climb up to the crater rim, where they are treated to a spectacular fireworks display. Care should be taken when the volcano is more active. Night-time viewing is the best.
• Land Diving - Pentecost Island
  One of the most spectacular and impressive rituals in the Pacific. Pentecost Island has become famous throughout the modern world for the land-diving ritual that celebrates the yam harvest. The ritual of the Nagol (or N'gol) has been practised for centuries. The land diving takes place during April, May and the first week of June. The only place to stay on Pentecost is the Nagol bungalows in Bay Homo. There are two airfields with three flights a week to both airfields from Port Vila and Santo. There is a hospital at Melsisi and clinics and aid posts are located in several villages.
• Wreck of the President Coolidge - Espiritu Santo Island
  This 22,000 tonne luxury liner was converted to a US troop carrier during the war. On 26th October 1942, the Coolidge sank in Segond Channel after hitting US-laid mines. It is now the world's largest, most intact and accessible wreck, and a magnet for divers around the world.
• 'Million Dollar' Point - Espiritu Santo Island
  US forces dumped hundreds of tonnes of military equipment off this historic point at the close of the war. It's now the watery playground for divers and snorkellers, with everything from bulldozers and trucks to canned food and bottles of Coca-Cola.
• Champagne Beach - Espiritu Santo Island
  A beautiful crescent of fine white sand that can be enjoyed for swimming or picnics stretches out for about three kilometres. It is called Champagne Beach because of the spring that bubbles up through the sandy bottom of the crystal-clear water.
• Cascades Waterfall - Efate Island
  This impressive, 20-metre waterfall is located at the bottom of Klem's Hill. Visitors can stroll up to the falls through the lush, tropical bush of Cascades Botanical Garden. There are also some good, natural swimming pools.
• Marine Sanctuary and Beach - Efate Island
  There are excellent snorkelling spots throughout the archipelago, many of which can be explored from the shore. Easily accessible spots near Port Vila include Hideaway Island Marine Reserve, Hat Island and Paul's Rock and Tranquillity Island. Most boat tours around Port Vila cater for snorkellers and you can usually accompany a scuba group, viewing colourful coral gardens in the shallows while the rest of your party explores the deep.
• National Cultural Centre and Cultural Villages - Efate Island
  Vanuatu 's art ranges from traditional through to contemporary pieces and sculpture. Art objects such as carvings are widely available in Port Vila. The majority are decorated with traditional patterns, a stylised face or a representation of an ancestral spirit. Ancient art forms include petroglyphs and rock paintings, and several islands have caves decorated with animal paintings and hand stencils. In Port Vila, the National Museum is worth seeing for visitors with an interest in art and culture.
• Excellent Food with a Variety of Restaurants to Choose from - Efate and Espiritu Santo Islands
  With its French influence, Vanuatu has made a name for itself throughout the South Pacific for its superb cuisine. Port Vila and Luganville are full of gourmet delights, and there are plenty of options to suit every taste and budget, including European, Asian and traditional Pacific cuisine. In and around Port Vila, there are some 50 eateries offering everything from succulent Santo beef steaks and daily fresh seafood, to traditional island delicacies.
• Bilingual Country, French and English
  The pre-independence era contributed a great deal to Vanuatu today. The unique system of joint administrations has given us the benefit of being the only country in the South Pacific with two official languages, English and French. There is also Bislama, the national language, which is used as a common language among Vanuatu 's many peoples. The blend of cultures, combined with the stunning natural setting, offers a wide range of competitive visitor attractions, some of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world.