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The Banks are Vanuatu's northernmost islands just below Torres. Geographically, As with all of Vanuatu, the main islands are volcanic in origin with active volcanoes. The Banks islands are made of the following 3 island groupings.

Vanua Lava

Vanua Lava is the largest island of the Banks and Torres. There is plenty to experience, here in the northern islands of Vanuatu. Sola is the provincial town for the Bank...

Mota Lava & Rah

Removed from the modern Vanuatu, Mota Lava and Ra islands are a pleasant island escape. These islands are relatively small and most attractions are easy to walk to; explo...

Gaua

Gaua is the largest and second most populous island in Torba and is known for it's stunning landscape. Boasting an active volcano, Vanuatu's largest lake and highest wat...

Getting There

Air Vanuatu flies to the Torress and Banks islands three times a week; Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday with quick stop-overs at Luganville Santo, Pentecost, and Ambae. W...

Cultural Information

The Banks and Torres are Vanuatu's northernmost islands where the local culture is still very much alive and unblemished by the modern world. The unique “water music” p...

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The TORBA Province is the northernmost province of Vanuatu, consisting of the Banks Islands and the Torres Islands. It sits above the SANMA Province. The province's name...

Vanua Lava

Vanua Lava is the largest island of the Banks and Torres. There is plenty to experience, here in the northern islands of Vanuatu. Sola is the provincial town for the Bank...