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Maewo

maewo

maewo

Maewo island, 105 km to the east of Espiritu Santo, is 47 km long and 6 km wide, with an area of 269 km². Its highest point is 795 m above sea level. Maewo is very thin and rugged stretching 56 km; the mountainous central chain and the south eastern coast are excellent  places for bird-watching. Both coastlines are covered with black sand beaches giving the island a distinctive look.

The island boasts dense forests containing some of Vanuatu's most beautiful rivers and waterfalls spread across the entire island enabling local prawns farming and water taro gardening as main day to day activity for the people of Maewo. 

Maewo is home to some of the best spots for yachts all year round. A yacht club is located in Asanvari village, south of Maewo attracting many yachties and visitors to experience the Manga's underwater cave, bat cave tour, moon cave tour, Lawai waterfall tours, canoe fishing, snorkelling, pig farming and local bamboo band.

A women handicraft and custom dance performance meets and greets visitors and a kids club is set up to teach visitor's children traditional games and songs.

Highlights

Maewo is famous for its ancient secret societies. Magic is performed almost as much as in Ambrym and the sorcerers claim to be even more skilled. Some traditional dances ...
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Accommodation and Tour Information

Touring Maewo is more affordable from Santo. To save backtracking, start at Laone airfield (north Maewo) and finish at Sara airfield (on north Pentecost) or travel in the...
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Events

Tours can be arranged to some of the most beautiful rivers and waterfalls on Maewo island and a great way to sight-see on the water and catch a glimpse of other nearby is...
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Getting There

Flights with Air Vanuatu operate directly from Port Vila to Maewo on Wednesday and Fridays. For details and schedules, visit the Air Vanuatu website. Yachting is also pop...
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Cultural Information

Maewo Women’s Cultural Festival Celebrates Island Traditions The Maewo Women’s Cultural and Arts Festival attracted over 300 attendees, including a team of US explor...
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Map

Flights with Air Vanuatu operate directly from Port Vila to Maewo on Wednesday and Fridays. For details and schedules, visit the Air Vanuatu website. Yachting is also pop...
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