Tanna

There is a lot to see and do in Tanna. The drawcard of it all is Mount Yasur volcano, the world’s largest and most accessible active volcano and if you want to swim in underwater caves, snorkel on some of the best coral in the South Pacific, visit untouched waterfalls, see the islands wild horses and experience an ancient culture that remains largely unchanged to this day, allow time to explore Tanna.

Nekowiar Ceremony

One of Vanuatu's most spectacular cultural events, it brings together neigbouring villages for 3 days of gift giving ceremonies, custom dances and feasting. The men's Toka ceremony is considered the most impressive traditional dance. It is held every 3 to 4 years.

John Frum Villages - Prince Philip Movement

Located at Sulphur Bay on the East Coast and Imanaka on the West Coast. At John Frum Village, villagers worship a figure claimed to be returning from the US with worldly goods to bestow upon them. But behind this figure, the villagers believe it to be really of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburg, who possesses qualities and powers that make him sacred.

In April 7th 2018, the son of this 'tabu man' Prince Charles visited Vanuatu as part of his trip to Australia for the Commonwealth Games, where the Prince was made an honourary high chief in Vanuatu. Video source: The Royal Family Channel. Read Prince Charles to visit Vanuatu, where his father has a special past.

Hiking on Whitefrass Plains. These grass-covered plains are home to Tanna's famous wild horses. The view from the top over the coast of Eromango are breathing.

Mount Yasur (361m)

Located in the south-east, Tanna's most famous attraction is regarded as the world's most accessible active volcano. Over the centuries, ash rain from Yasur has built up huge black sand dunes, creating a stark moonscape. Visitors can climb up to the crater rim, where they are treated to a magnificient fireworks display. Night-time viewing is best.