The islands of Vanuatu (previously known as New Hebrides) are volcanic in origin (active volcanoes can be found on Tanna, Ambrym, Ambae, Lopevi and Gaua), with lush tropical rainforests and mountain ranges, fresh water rivers, streams and waterfalls. This island paradise is surrounded by the sparkling clear waters of the South Pacific Ocean and protected by expanses of coral reefs that offer a snorkelling and diving experience not to be missed.
Where is Vanuatu?
The Republic of Vanuatu (previously known as New Hebrides) is an island nation located in the romantic South Pacific.
This beautiful archipelago is located east of Australia, north-east of New Caledonia, west of Fiji and south of the Solomon Islands.
Vanuatu is a Y shaped chain of islands that consists of about 83 islands with a total land area of 12,336 square kilometers.
The four largest islands are Espiritu Santo (3677sq km), Malekula (2023 sq km), Erromango (975sq km) and Efate (915 sq km). Efate is the main island of Vanuatu, where the capital Port Vila is situated and is the country's main tourism and business destination.
Flying distances to Port Vila, Vanuatu
• Distance from Brisbane, Australia to Port Vila is 1904 km
• Distance from London, UK to Port Vila is 16122 km
• Distance from New York, USA to Port Vila is 13605 km
• Distance from Fiji to Port Vila is 800 km
• Distance from New Caledonia to Port Vila is 230 km
• Distance from Auckland, New Zealand to Port Vila is 2218 km
Geography of Vanuatu
Efate is complete with lush tropical rainforests and mountain ranges, fresh water rivers, streams and waterfalls. This island paradise is surrounded by the sparkling clear waters of the South Pacific Ocean and protected by expanses of coral reefs that offer a snorkelling and diving experience not to be missed. As Vanuatu lies squarely on the top of the Pacific Ring of Fire, earthquake tremors can occur but are so small they go unnoticed. Every couple of weeks you get a little one that some people notice. In Bislama it's called a 'kraon i shekshek (ground he shake-shake). Once you have been there long enough you will "feel" one coming seconds before the earth begins to move. If the locals are not worried, you needn't be.
