NATURAL PARADISE
Vanuatu, still known to many as New Hebrides, is a conglomerate of some 80 islands of volcanic origin stretching over 700 nautical miles of the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago has a number of islands with active volcanoes. Tana and Ambrym light up at night and the red mist from the eruptions is well visible. A black cloud of volcanic ash clearly indicates the volcano location during the day.
Port Vila, the capital, located on Eafate is a good point to start a visit. There are many modern duty free shops sharply contrasting with local markets.
One is always close to nature in Port Vila. Irririki Island has a resort and many walking tracks on the island and can be reached by ferry operating on demand by lifting a flag, nearby Mele Waterfalls are easily accessible by local transport. Both Irririki Island and the waterfalls are only a short distance away. A trip around Efate shows a display of local flora. The sub-tropical climate allows the flora to grow lush. Buildings, restaurants, resorts, villages, airport and other amenities interrupt the beauty of nature. The islands of Vanuatu are close to each other so it is never far to move on to Epi, Ambrym, Pentecost, Maevo heading North or Erromango, Tana, Aneytium heading South.
Unspoiled nature however, can be seen on outer islands. Rich rainforest and sandalwood trees cover Erromango. Aneytium has no roads. Traffic between villages is by boat as the walking track is rough and the distances great.
Vanuatu is a unique destination. Every island offers closeness to nature. There are rivers on Erromango, waterfalls on Maevo. Aneytium has a wild, unexplored interior. Vanuatu is a place where one can be one on one with nature.
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