Mahun Bungalows

High above the magnificent Tisiriq Lagoon, Mahun Bungalows is a unique eco‑retreat built from local materials in a bold Ni‑Vanuatu and PNG style. The airy, one‑bedroom bungalow is private and full of character, offering panoramic lagoon views, breathtaking sunrises, and a cooling breeze all just a 10‑minute boat ride from Wintua Airport.

What We Offer

 🌿Double Room

Wake up to sweeping views over Tisiriq Lagoon from this spacious, locally built bungalow at Mahun Bungalows. Sleeping up to two guests across a double bed, it features a private en suite bathroom and a generous balcony that doubles as an open-air dining area, the perfect spot to enjoy your included breakfast as the sunrise lights up the lagoon.

Highlights

• Sleeps up to two guests
•  One double bed
•  Private en suite bathroom 
•  Spacious balcony and dining area 
•  Panoramic Tisiriq Lagoon views 
•  Locally built using traditional materials 
•  Standard breakfast included 
•  Quiet ridge-top setting

Tours With Mahun Bungalows

• 🚣 Traditional Canoe Tour – Tisiriq Lagoon

  Glide across the still waters and winding mangrove channels of Tisiriq Lagoon aboard a traditional outrigger canoe.

  Set a gentle pace as you paddle through lush estuaries, passing towering mangroves with the mountains of Malekula rising in the distance. The canoe’s rhythm gives you time to soak in the peaceful surroundings and experience one of South West Bay’s most scenic waterways.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Price: AU$18.00

   

• 🌱 Traditional Medicine Garden Tour – South West Bay

  Step into a living garden where plants are more than greenery—they’re remedies passed down through generations.

  Guided by a local expert, you’ll discover herbs, roots, barks, and other plants traditionally used in natural medicine. Along the way, you’ll learn how this knowledge continues to shape daily life and cultural practices in South West Bay.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Price: AU$18.00

   

• 🦜 Guided Birdwatching Tour – Lembinwen Village Hills

  Venture into the hills above Lembinwen Village with a local guide for birdwatching and sweeping views across the surrounding landscape.

  Malekula is home to a variety of colourful and distinctive bird species. Depending on the day, you may spot the Vanuatu Kingfisher, Vanuatu White‑eye, Santa Cruz Ground Dove, Coconut Lorikeet, or Pacific Imperial‑Pigeon.

  Bring binoculars if you have them, and keep your eyes and ears open as you explore the forest and hillside habitats.

  Duration: 1 hour

  Price: AU$18.00