Gaua

Gaua (formerly known as Santa Maria Island) is the largest and second most populous of the Banks Islands in Torba Province of northern Vanuatu. It covers 342 km²
The island has a population of 2491 (in 2009) with[2] population scattered in various coastal villages on the western, southern and northeastern sides of the island. The largest community is Jolap, on the west coast.[3]

The population of Gaua lives of the traditional agricultural economy of Melanesia, combining fishing and horticulture. The principal exports are copra and cacao.

Accommodation and Tours information
Gaua has several island bungalows scattered throughout the island. (see Torba bungalows and tours in current site and add here, linking to their page.)
Cultural events from Tores Island
23-24/08: Lakona Bay Festival. Lakona Bay, Gaua Island. Tel: +678 59 77 429 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
30/11: St Andrew Festival, Religious and Cultural - Namasari Village, Gaua Island