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JANUARY 2014
ISSUE 59
Get off the beaten track with Off Road Adventures
• NEWS • EVENTS • WHAT’S ON • MAPS • AND MORE!
Welcome to Vanuatu!
A warm welcome to all visitors to the islands of the Republic of Vanuatu Vanuatu is an archipelago consisting of 83 beautiful islands, with the main islands being Efate, Espiritu Santo, Malekula and Tanna. Vanuatu is a land of diversity and huge smiles, boasting coral seas, tropical islands, abundant marine life, volcanoes and rainforests. Snorkelling, Scuba diving, game fishing and adventures are here to enjoy in a country with a colourful history, and rich, living culture. Our natural environment provides the basis of unspoilt living in the villages, where life is carefree and the friendliest people are waiting to greet you. This is why Vanuatu has been voted twice as the “World’s Happiest Place” in the Lonely Planet’s Happy Index. Vanuatu is a young nation with a huge appreciation and respect for the natural and cultural
There is no question that Vanuatu is a destination of real natural beauty, great adventures and friendly locals, and we’ve recently been working hard to build a brand that reflects the pristine qualities of Vanuatu. We’ve launched our new brand under the
environment. We trust that your time in Vanuatu will be enjoyable and will make long lasting memories. We invite you to return again and again to experience the various wonders that this archipelago of islands provides, from the World’s most accessible active volcano on the island of Tanna, to diving on one of the world’s most renowned wreck sites, the President Coolidge off the island of Espiritu Santo. There is so much to see and do on Vanuatu’s numerous islands. We thank you for choosing Vanuatu as your holiday destination and look forward to seeing you on our shores again. Lukim Yu Bakegen!
tagline “Discover What Matters: Vanuatu” with a new logo and inspirational images that will create a strong emotional connection between the audience, the people and culture that makes Vanuatu a perfect holiday destination. We’ve combined real human emotion with stunning landscape photography – the only thing that will take your breath away more than our new marketing campaign is actually seeing Vanuatu with your own two eyes. So while our brand, logo and ads may have a new flavour, Vanuatu is still that authentic
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Linda Kalpoi, General Manager, Vanuatu Tourism Office
destination famous for its festivals, volcanoes, impressive waterfalls and remote villages. Of course our re-branding may have you seeking some slightly more thrilling adventures during your stay, from kayaking, waterfall abseiling and mudsplash buggy rides to river canoeing, wreck dives, jetboating, kite surfing, hydro zorbing, sandboarding and ash trekking or simply some relaxation and rejuvenation. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing holiday or an adventure filled trip – Discover What Matters in Vanuatu.
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Fiesta Game Fishing Charters
❚ Fiesta Game Fishing Charters specializes in live aboard fishing, sightseeing trips.The live aboard experience is a great way to see and fish areas of Vanuatu you would otherwise not get to. A one day charter or 7 days, a trip can be tailored to suit all on board. ❚ Fishing in the Northern islands is a truley unique experience. This is the “real Vanuatu” unspoilt and protected by it’s re-
tuna, wahoo, mahi mahi, and on the reefs G.T’s, red bass, job fish, and many more. To date our record weights for the boat are, Blue Marlin 300kg, sailfish 95kg, G.T 34kg, Mahi Mahi 21kg, Dog tooth 45kg, Yellowfin 90kg and the list goes on! ❚ A trip can be tailored to suit all on board, a visit to a local village or a working copra and cattle plantation can be included, snorkling, spending time in the great re-
moteness, with beautiful white and black sand beaches, incredible jungle covered mountains and waterfalls cascadig down. ❚ With deep water of 28 degrees plus in close to the land, the fishing starts immediately you set foot on board. Gamefishing species present in these waters include Blue,Black, and striped marlin, magnificent sailfish, yellowfin tuna. dogtooth
sorts in the area, Vanuatu has so much to offer and we will do what we possiblt can to acheive the type of trip you require and enhance the overall live aboard experience.
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anuatu The Pacific`s Premier Offshore Financial Center Port Vila is more than only a banking center. Genuine indepth financial, investment, banking, accounting and legal expertise has been developed in Vanuatu. Vanuatu`s tax system provides the fertile ground for every investor: •Zero corporate and personal income tax! •No capital gains tax •No estate or death duties •No tax treaties with other countries •International banking services •Freely able to repatriate funds without condition. The legal system is based on British and French law. The Companies Act, Banking Act and Trust Companies Act, which form the framework for the operation offshore financial centre, are based on English law. Communication in form of telephone, fax and internet are provided via satellite. By the end of the year a fiber-optic submarine-cable, run from Fiji to Vanuatu will make Vanuatu “the place” for all communication based business and data centre. The majority of the cable will be proudly owned by the people of Vanuatu. Practically, there will be no difference if your business is based in New York, Frankfurt, Paris or Port Vila. Port Vila will be connected to the world. There are no exchange control regulations in Vanuatu. Bank accounts can be in any of the major international currencies. Funds in any currency can be readily transferred anywhere in the world without the need for approvals. The Vanuatu people and the Government welcome foreign investment to Vanuatu. There are no general restrictions for foreigners to buy and sell any real-estate within the Vanuatu leasehold system. Business investments in general are also welcome. The Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority (VIPA) is the responsible government authority for approval. Every foreign investor has to lodge an application to obtain a foreign investment approval certificate (FIAC). The FIAC is connected to the personal name of the foreign investor and specifies all business and investment activities he may be involved within the country, along with the geographic location of these activities. Certain restrictions of minimum investments may apply and restrictions exist in the category of services, for example public bus and taxi service, coastal shipping of less than 80 tonnes or fishing. Jorg is the CEO of a Vanuatu Investment Group who is developing tourism- and business investments in Vanuatu. Because of his financial expertise he is also appointed as Director of the Board of Trustees of the Vanuatu National Providence Fund (VNPF), the Super Annuation Fund of Vanuatu. If you have any questions, Jorg is happy to help. Mobile: +678 7730000 jorg@stayvanuatu.com
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a-Z information about vanuatu
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Air Vanuatu’s office – 23878 is in town between Club Vanuatu and the Police Station and handles reconfirmation of flights for themselves, Qantas and Solomon Airlines. Pacific Blue, Virgin are on 22836. Air Caledonie – 22895. South Pacific Travel – 22836 next to the Waterfront Bar & Grill handles Air Niugini and Air Pacific. Surata Tamaso Travel 22666 next to Sharper Image on Lini Highway handles Air New Zealand. For internal flights to 30 destinations please contact Air Vanuatu Domestic 23848 .
ART/ ARTIFACTS Artefacts can be bought from Handikraf blong Vanuatu opposite of General Store in town (23228), Goodie’s South Pacific Artefacts’ & Money Exchange and L’Atelier, There are also artefacts for sale in the National Museum shop. You can view good collections of artefacts at the Catholic Church museum centre in Nambatu and also at Michoutochkines and Pilioko House on the Pango Road which has a large Pacific collection.Diana Tam has a popular art gallery next to her home off the Pango Rd. (23038).
B BANKS /MONEY ANZ Bank and Westpac Bank are in the Main Street, BRED Bank next to Fung Kuei and The National Bank of Vanuatu next to Air Vanuatu. Bank hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:30am–3:30pmAll four banks are represented in Santo. Goodie’s & Seven Eleven Money Exchange also have competitive exchange rates and now have a money transfer facility.
C CAR HIRE There are a number of car rental outlets. Make sure you check on insurance as some of the cheaper less established rentals don’t offer insurance and if you have an accident, it is horribly expensive. World Car Rental next to Daily Post 26515, AVIS at Asco Motors 25457. Budget 23170 is located in Nambatu, opposite Parliament House. Discount Rentals 23242 beside Motor Traders.Go 2 Rent is located in Numbatu opposite to Au Bon Marche Nambatu 5363464/7744092
CHEMIST There are 2 main chemists in Vila: Drug Store, near the Post Office Monday to Friday 7.30am– 6pm, Saturdays 7.30am–12pm and on Sundays and public holidays 8.30am–12pm. Healthwise Pharmacy is located opposite Island Time Takeaway and is also popular for its prices.
and cafés in town if you purchase food and drink. Try Lotus Café. La Tentation, Nambawan Café behind Healthwise on the Seafront, Chantillys and the Anchor Inn all are wireless hotspots. Lotus Café.
Efate: Nova Dental ground floor Anchor House near Water Front Bar & Grill Tel: 26696 Hospital clinic Vila Central Hospital – 22100. Dr H Collard/ Mrs Janet Kerr – 22306. Dr Joseph Roberts – 26958 Espiritu Santo: Hospital Clinic Northern District Hospital, Luganville 36345
DUTY FREE GS Cellars opposite Port Vila Markets, Fung Kuei near to Anchor Inn, Prouds near to Peche Mignion, Sound Center Downtown opposite to Vanuatu Tourism Office.
E EMBASSIES AND HIGH COMMISSIONS Australian High Commission 22777, located near Central School. French Embassy 22353, opposite La Terrasse. New Zealand High Commission 22933, is located opposite Moorings. The NZ High Comm also looks after British passport holders who have problems. Embassy of the People’s Republic of China 23598, in Nambatu. European Union Office located in the Surata Tamaso building 22501. There are a number of Honorary Consuls in Vila: PNG Consul, Eileen Nganga 22439, Swedish Consul K. Waldebäck 22944.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS (Free Call) Police: 111 Vila Central Hospital: 112 Fire: 113 Ports and Harbour: 114 Promedical Ambulance: 115 ESMC Emergency&Specialists 22219
H HEALTH Vaccinations are not required to visit Vanuatu but antimalarial precautions are recommended for visits to outer islands. Malaria is endemic and visitors should take precautions. Dengue fever is also present so take insect repellent everywhere. There are no dangerous animals in Vanuatu.
I IMMIGRATION You can extend permits up to a maximum of four months. Contact the Department of Immigration upstairs next to Sound Centre. Enquiries on 22354. For stays not exceeding 30 days, nationals of the following countries do not require a visa: Nationals of Commonwealth countries, EU countries, Fiji, Japan, Norway, Philippines, South Korea, Switzerland & USA.
INTERNET You can get free wireless internet at a few restaurants
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M MARKETS The main market opens on Monday through till Saturday at 1pm and are closed on Sundays. There are also market vendors at Centre Market which opens on Monday mornings to Saturday 1.00pm. Some may open on Sunday if there is a cruise ship. There is also an Arts & Crafts market at the other end of the seafront behind Healthwise which sells local goods and handicrafts.
MEDICAL SERVICES Port Vila Medical Centre 22826: Vila Bay Health Centre 27777 and Emergency 7744777 Tassiriki Health Centre 23112. Promedical Ambulance: 25566/ 115 (Free call)
N NIGHTCLUBS Elektro Rock Vanuatu. 25151 above Digicel, Rumours, Moorings Hotel. Tel 26800 next to Chantilly’s on the Bay, Shakers. 29100 near Vila Mall. Voodoo Bar, 7755533 next to Olympic Hotel.
P POST OFFICE Vila Post Office open Mon – Fri from 7.30am– 4.30pm, Sat 7.30am–11.30am. Luganville Post Office opens Mon–Fri 7.30am–11.30am and 1.15pm–4.30pm, and Sat 7.30am–11.30am. On cruise ship days on weekends opening hours are extended.
T TELEPHONE There are two telephone companies in town where you can purchase sim cards, and get your phone connected. Telecom Vanuatu and Digicel. Look out for refill cards sold all over town. Most hotels have direct dial facilities but surcharge is up to 50%. The Post Office in town is cheaper. Payment by cash in vatu after every call. Credit cards not accepted.
W WATER Vanuatu’s town water supply is safe to drink, however some people react to water in different places and if you are travelling to outer island bottled water can be purchased in Port Vila.
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Tours Turtle Bay Crystal Blue Tour Wed & Sat (8:30am - 12:30pm approx) A once in a lifetime hands on experience with turtles! The only drive-yourself tour to Turtle Bay. We start by passing through a local village and stopping for refreshments and photo opportunities! Then off to the Crystal Blue Lagoon Resort. This resort is home to the turtle hatchery, giant coconut crab and many other local tropical species. Have your photo taken with the baby turtles. Indulge in a swim and great snorkeling at the pristine white sandy Turtle Bay beach and be surrounded by tropical fish, or have the option to swim with the sharks and giant turtles, while our friendly guides cook you a mouthwatering Vanuatu organic beef BBQ brunch!
Bush & Beach Tour Tues, Thurs & Sun (8:30am - 12pm approx) This tour has it all. On road, off road, unsealed roads and beach driving taking you through a village to meet the locals. Then back in your buggy to arrive at the beautiful Tara Beach Resort. Enjoy a kayak or swim in crystal clear water while hand feeding the hundreds of tropical fish and experience some of the best snorkeling that Vanuatu has to offer. Relax by the café or on the beach before enjoying a delightful buffet brunch. • Buffet Brunch Included. $105 AUD per person Buggy Blast Mon - Sat 2pm-4.00pm (approx) A pure driving tour that takes you on road, off road, mud tracks when raining and unspoiled scenic coast line. Enjoy a stop at a village to meet the locals where you can have a swim to wash away the mud and dust. Buckle up for a ride through some terrain only accessible by buggy, driving through crazy tracks under lush jungle canopy then stopping off at a secluded beach where only locals and Off Road Adventure customer are welcome. The wetter the better! Don’t wear white! • Mud Included When Raining $80 AUD per person
Buggy, Beach, Pizza & Jet Ski**NEW TOUR Mon & Fri 8.30am-12pm (approx) Full On Fun, driving along on road / off road tracks and the beach where you will visit the smiling pikininis of Mele Beach. Then buggy up to the fabulous Beach Bar overlooking the beautiful Hideaway Island where you can swim and play on the water toys then its full throttle for a quick JET SKI blast just to wet the appetite before relaxing by THE BEACH BAR enjoying their renowned wood fire pizza brunch in true castaway style! Sit back and relax, watch the kids swim/play in the safest bay in Vila or simply enjoy the breathtaking coastline that The Beach Bar has to offer! • Pizza Brunch Included • Jet Ski Blast Included $140 AUD per person
Phone 7742446 Email: info@offroadvanuatu.com
BBQ Brunch Included • Turtle Bay Entry Fee included • Turtle Tour Included $140 AUD per person
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Dining guide Vanuatu is famous throughout the South Pacific for its deliciously fresh and organic cuisine. There are more than fifty different dining venues where one can enjoy a great meal and try traditional delicacies. Some typical local foods like laplap (pounded taro or yam mixed with any kind of meat and coconut milk, cooked in banana leaves in an underground oven) and tuluk (a local version of the meat pie) can be tried at the local market for about 100vt to 250vt. Bars and Bistros
❚❚ Anchor Inn: Is well known for its hamburgers and a popular expatriate watering hole. Tel: 22435 $$ ❚❚ Brewery: Across the road from the Grand Hotel; as their name suggests they brew their own excellent beer (Nambawan Beer) and the food is great. Tel: 28238 $$$ ❚❚ Breakas Bar / Restaurant: Located near Pango village. A simply beautiful place to eat and dine with great food. Tel: 23670 or email: breakasresort@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$ ❚❚ Wahoo Bar and Restaurant: Out of town 30 min drive north of the island near Havannah. Great fresh sea food. Tel: 7736232. $$$ ❚❚ War Horse saloon: Located on Warf Road ; Good for a TexMex food experience in a unique Walt Disney props décor. Tel: 26670. $$ ❚❚ Waterfront Bar & grill: Right in town; the food is nice. Tel: 23490 or email: waterfront@vanuatu.com.vu. $$ Cafés ❚❚ Au Peche Mignon: For a taste of real French pastries. Tel: 27271 or email: aupechemignon@vanuatu.com.vu. $$ ❚❚ Bali Hai Café & Bar: Located at Iririki Island Resort, there is a charge for the ferry redeemable for food and bevmeriake@ihg. is a charge for the ferry redeemable for food and bevrneriakeihg email: reservations@iririki.com. $$ ❚❚ Jills Café: Located opposite the Post Office; serves typical and delicious Tex-Mex dishes and hamburgers. Tel: 25125 or email: whitford@vanuatu.com.vu. $$ ❚❚ La Tentation Restaurant, Bar & Café: Located in town by the ocean; a beautiful and chic venue with great food. Tel: 29661 or email: latentation@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$$
Chinese ❚❚ Ah Tong Restaurant & Take Away: They serve fantastic authentic Chinese food. Tel: 28308. $ ❚❚ Harbour View Chinese Restaurant: Has one of the best views; very nice food. Tel: 23668 or email: harbourviewrest@hotmail.com. $$ ❚❚ MK Chinese Restaurant: Open for lunch and dinner plus takeaway 7 days a week Tel 22886 $$ ❚❚ The Pacific Seafood Restaurant: Located at Namba three open 11 am – 2:30pm and 5pm-10pm $$ Fine dining/Resort dining ❚❚ Beachcomber Restaurant: At the north of Efate next to the natural hot water pool. Tel: 23576 or email: beachc@vanuatu.com.vu. $$ ❚❚ Benjor Beach Club: Towards devils point; watch out for their devils curry if you’re not used to spicy food. Tel: 26078 or email: benjor@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$ ❚❚ Chill Restaurant & Bar: Next to the market above Seaview Takeaway. Tel 22578 or email: chillrestaurant@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$
❚❚ CoCo Beach Resort: Port Vilas newest Resort Restaurant on the beach. They have a boat service departing from Sea Wall behind Westpac Bank. Great food, swimming and snorkelling,
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make a day out of it. Tel: 20222 / 7722200 $$ ❚❚ Coconut Palms Resort:Truly delicious food; won the best chef awards twice. Tel: 23696 or email: sales@coconutpalms. vu. $$ ❚❚ Elan Restaurant & Bar: Located 600m past the cruise ship wharf, just past the Dream Cove gates. This new establishment boasts one of the most spectacular water front setting in Port Villa. Tel: 255 26. $$$ ❚❚ Erakor Island Resort: A ferry will take you across: famous for their island feast. Tel: 26983 or email: resort@erakor.vu. $$$ ❚❚ Eratap Beach Resort: : A 30 minute drive away from town; won the Best resort Award 2010. Tel: 5545007 or email: res@ $$$ eratap.com. ❚❚ Grand Hotel & Casino:Located in the heart of town; great value lunch deal for 1200vt (12$). Tel: 28882 or email: $$ reservation@tsm.mirvac.vu. ❚❚ Hideaway Island Restaurant: A ferry will take you across; a perfect place to snorkel and enjoy nice food on the beach. Tel: $$ 22963 or email. ❚❚ LAGOON Bar & Grill ( Tropicana Lagoon Apartments Resort) Fantastic location on the water. Great value for fabulous food. Best eye fillet in town. Most mains under 20$. Tel: 7722202 ❚❚ La Verandah (Holiday Inn): Located at the Holiday Inn Resort; the breakfast buffet is a real treat. Tel: 22040 or email: david.meriake@ihg.com. $$$$ ❚❚ Michener’s Restaurant (Irririki Island Resort): located on Irririki Island Resort, there is a charge for the ferry redeemable for food and beverage on the island; their seafood buffet on Friday nights $$$ is excellent. Tel: 23888 or email: reservations@irririki.com. ❚❚ Paradise Cove Resort: : Located out of town (+/-20mns drive); erves authentic Italian Food and is very romantic. Tel: 22701 or email: paradisecove@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$ ❚❚ Sunset Restaurant & Bar: Located out of town on the second lagoon. Tel: 29968 or email: sunsetbungalows@vanuatu.com.vu. $$ ❚❚ Tamanu on the Beach Fine Dining Restaurant: Located out of town (+/- 20mins drive) The food is truly fantastic. Tel: 27279 or email: reservations@tamanuonthebeach.com. $$$$ ❚❚ The Havannah: Located at the north of the island (+/-30mns drive); for a fine dining experience. Tel: 5418058 or email: res@ thehavannah.com. $$$ ❚❚ Tilly’s at Chantillys on the Bay: l: located in town; a very nice restaurant with exceptional food. Tel: 27079 or email: Chantilly@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$ ❚❚ Verandah Restaurant, Holiday Inn Resort: Located at the Holiday Inn Resort; the breakfast buffet is a real treat. Tel: 22040 or email: david.meriake@ihg.com. $$$$ ❚❚ Vila Chaumiers: Vila Chaumieres open 7.30am till late. Located 4 kilometers from town center, Built out over the second Lagoon, a truly authentic, romantic, magical Melanesian setting with fine quality local Sea food and beef famous for its coconut Crab dish. Telephone +678 22866 or $$$ email vilchaum@vanuatu.com.vu ❚❚ Watermark restaurant: Located on Irririki Island, there is a charge for the ferry redeemable for food and beverage on the island; the Asian buffet on Saturday nights is excellent. Tel: ❚❚ Wild Ginger: Located at Le Lagon Resort; great teppanyaki. Tel: 22313 or email: res@lelagonvanuatu.com.vu. $$$
Japanese ❚❚ Kanpai Japanese Restaurant: Located out of town close to the Main Wharf; serves fantastic Japanese food. Tel: 26687 or email: mamvila@vanuatu.com.vu. $$ ❚❚ Piha Japanese Restaurant: Located on the outskirts of town close to the Main Wharf; the service is very fast and the food is a true delicacy for a good value. Tel: 22451. $$ ❚❚ Sushi Yum Cha: Located at the Melanesian Hotel, fresh fish, $ fresh seafood. Tel : 22150 Takeaway ❚❚ Emily’s takeaway: : Located opposite Parliament House. They have an extensive menu. Try their chicken burger or Thai Curry. Open 24hrs and free WIFI for their customers. $$ Tel 25550. ❚❚ Island Chicken Takeaway: Located in the heart of town Tel: 24736 or email: pechan@vanuatu.com.vu. $ ❚❚ Island Times Takeaway: Located in the centre out the front of Voodoo Night Club. Best hamburgers and kebabs and great value. Tel: 27355 $ ❚❚ Seaview Takeaway: Located under Chill Restaurant next to the market. Tel: 27207. $ Steakhouses ❚❚ Moo Bar & Grill (The Moorings): (The Moorings): located in town; very nice grills and they also a have a great Sunday roast forVt2000. Tel: 26800 or email: reservations@ mooringsvanuatu.com. $$$ ❚❚ Steak House Flaming Bull: Located in town; it is our favourite for steak in pepper sauce, truly delicious. Tel: 27716 or email: thepub@vanuatu.com.vu. $$$ Thai ❚❚ Exotic Thai Kitchen: Located at Nambatu next to Peter Pan School Tel: 7106110/5462630 $$ ❚❚ Mai Thai Restaurant, Take Away & rent rooms: located on the outskirts of town near French school Colardo ; the food is very very good and the place is BYO. Tel: 7732265 or 7114311. $ Sawasdee Ban Thai: Located at the Vila Mall; the restaurant offers a nice selection of Thai food Tel: 22426. $ ❚❚ Ocen Veiw Kerzon famous for her Thai food she has taken over this new establishment. Enjoy the veiws over Port Vila and sample some of the best Thai food in town. Tel: 77 22202 $$
French ❚❚ Bay Watch Restaurant & Bar: Located by the ocean in town: very nice French food selection. They also do a great value $$ Vt1000 lunch. Tel: 26412 or Mobile: 7793950. ❚❚ Le Jardin de Saveur: Located near to le lagoon. Ranked number one on Trip Advisor. Tel: 25 405 $$$ ❚❚ L’houstalet Restaurant: Located at Nambatu; it is the oldest $$$ and best French restaurant in town. Tel: 22303. ❚❚ La Casa Restaurant: Located at Nambatu; French Restaurant with very nice food and they also deliver pizzas. Tel: 26969. $$ ❚❚ La Grillade: Located at Second Lagoon; the food is French and absolutely fabulous. Tel: 28160 or email: sales@ starfishcove.vu. $$$ indian ❚❚ Spice Indian Restaurant located numbatu area, opposite au bon marche. Air condition, searves fantastic Spice Indian food call 24406 $$ Page 11
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Erakor Bay 15. Reef Explorer 16. Waterfront Restaurant 17. Vanuatu Holiday Hotel 18. Melanesien Hotel 19. L’houstalet Restaurant
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VANUATU REAL ESTATE WORTH A CLOSER LOOK
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he following article was written by Douglas Patterson, one of the principals in Island Property, a Port Vila based real estate and property development company that has been trading in Vanuatu since 1990. Douglas has lived in Vanuatu since 1986, he is the chairman of the charity that oversees ProMedical, the paramedic ambulance service, and he is the creator of Kranki Kona, the regular cartoon that has been published in Vanuatu’s national daily newspaper, The Daily Post, since 2001.
In the 31 years since Vanuatu’s Independence from Britain and France, the real estate and property investment market has grown steadily.
their purchases, will often lose on their investment, or have to live for some time with valuations less than what they paid, until the market rebounds. But for the vast majority of people who have invested here, they have typically enjoyed good capital gain and excellent rental returns. In Vanuatu, just as in all the other countries around the world that experienced a real estate boom from the early 2000s until 2007 or 2008, the recent market has become harder for sellers as countries have come to terms with the wider economic downturn.
Initially this was a gradual process as the old pre 1980 freehold titles were extinguished and property owners (mostly foreign at that time) were issued with new leasehold titles, varying between 30 years duration (for many of the Agricultural titles), 50 years (for typical Residential titles) and 75 years (for many of the “Commercial” zoned titles). It took a few years for both buyers and banks to have confidence in the post Independence economy but from the mid 1980s until today prices have risen steadily and the length of mortgages has increased from 5 years to 7 to 10 then 15 and latterly 20 years. Long term mortgages are common and all commercial banks accept registered Vanuatu land titles are security for their loans. The Vanuatu Supreme Court has also strongly upheld property owners’ rights in several key judgments. In recent times, the Vanuatu Parliament has passed a Strata Title Act and a Lease Extension Act, allowing urban leasehold titles to be extended automatically. Extending or renewing rural leases is done by direct negotiations with the customary landowners or their recognised representatives, accompanied by the payment of a one off “premium”. It is still rare to find many people who regret having invested in the Vanuatu real estate market. As happens everywhere at the end of a sustained period of economic growth, or when a real estate “bubble” bursts, investors who came in at the end of the cycle, or speculative buyers who borrowed heavily to fund Page 14
However, the recent world wide slow down in the real estate market is not the first that Vanuatu has seen; it only happens to be the biggest, partly because many more investors are involved today than were affected by the late 1980s down turn, and the late 1990s slowdown following the Asian market crash. Each time our property market has recovered well and gone on to show further growth.
land title ownership “system” here. Under our Strata Title legislation apartments and managed units in holiday resorts are coming on the market starting at less than A$ 150,000. You don’t need a fortune to buy your little piece of Vanuatu – and unlike in many countries there are no restrictions in Vanuatu on what kind of properties foreigners can buy, or how many.
The present lethargy in real estate activity is a worldwide, not a Vanuatu phenomenon. Our economy, and our real estate market, because of the historical high dependency on foreign investment, has followed the economies in the region. When Australia and New Zealand are in a growth cycle, so is Vanuatu. Likewise, when things are slower throughout Australasia, the Vanuatu economy tends to reflect that.
For newcomers to the Vanuatu property market, it is important to deal with reputable real estate companies who have been operating in this country for many years and who are well aware of the provisions of the Vanuatu land and investment laws, and local customs. If Vanuatu is a new market for you, there is no substitute for sound advice from people who genuinely know their business after many years of first hand experience.
Well informed investors have always considered property as one of the most reliable and secure longer term investments that can be made. The current real estate market offers a wide range of excellent buying opportunities for investors in Vanuatu property. Coastal properties, and sites with good lagoon and harbour views, are very well priced compared with similar properties elsewhere and our commercial properties offer excellent returns. In how many places can you buy quarter to half acre lots with stunning water views for less than A$ 120,000 fewer than 15 minutes from the international airport and walking distance to the capital city’s CBD? Or two acres on the oceanfront for less than A$ 200,000? Despite the continual growth in investing by overseas buyers, one of the most encouraging aspects of the Vanuatu real estate market is that the vast majority of the registered land titles in the country are owned by local ni-Vanuatu citizens, which in effect is a clear demonstration of their faith in the
Nasama Resort
Many long term real estate investors in Vanuatu originally came to this beautiful country on holiday. Many returned as residents to enjoy the lifestyle. They are happy with what they have bought, and how much it earns for them. In many ways our market is little different from the real estate and property markets where you come from. Many of the same “rules” apply here just as they do back home, wherever that may be, especially when it comes to location, arranging lending, tenancies and so on. You may be looking for a holiday home; you may be thinking of buying a small rental investment or that idyllic block of land; or perhaps you are contemplating getting into the tourism and development sector – whatever the reason, there is certain to be something to suit your taste and your budget. Whatever you decide, don’t wait too long – you may regret it one day!
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pened in March 2012 is one of Vanuatu’s new, selfcontained, oceanside apartments only 10 minutes from the centre of Port Vila. With all the facilities that make a resort unique, these apartments have lush tropical gardens with a spectacular wedding chapel that sits over the sweeping pool with the ocean as a backdrop. Each of the 28 plantation style apartments has been designed with comfort and luxury in mind. Each and every one of the apartments at Beachfront Nasama Resort have ocean and pool views, air-conditioning, wireless internet, IPOD docking stations, satellite Sony TV/DVD, lounge sitting areas and full sized, fully stocked kitchens. All have patios and balconies to sit and watch the sun set over the water. Select from 3 types of apartments: studio apartments which sleep up to 4 persons, deluxe on- the- water one bedroom apartments and spacious two bedroom apartments that can accommodate up to six guests. Beachfront Nasama is a self-contained resort but boasts many of the same facilities of a full resort ie. business centre, tour desk, gift shop, laundry service and watersport facilities. There are full kitchen facilities in each apartment, self-service laundry facilities and there are BBQ areas around the resort to eat outdoors and meet your fellow guests. The location in Pango is convenient and beautiful; besides gorgeous ocean views of Erakor Island and spectacular sunsets, Beachfront Nasama Resort is only 10 minutes from town with a main road that has frequent public transport so its easy to get into town and back. There is plenty to do to keep you busy if you’d rather not laze around at the pool. Snorkel or kayak from your doorstep at the resort and just a short stroll down the road is one of the best surf spots on the island. And there are over 40 tour operators on the island who will come and pick you up from the resort.
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Ambae
Muehu Katekale, the unsatisfied
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n Ambae volcanoes spewed forth, lava ran and covered a virgin land
The arrow buried itself in the heavens and Muehu Katekale shot the second arrow
on which nobody had set foot.
that buried itself into the first, then a third that buried itself in the second and so
Finally, the volcanoes calmed down and Tagaro, the all powerful,
on and so on. Muehu Katekale sweated and his arm hurt him. Little by little as he
took Omba’s fire and threw it on to Ambrym Island. Then it rained
shot his arrows, he saw them coming closer and closer to him, until the last one
and the water arrived in big quantities, enormous quantities. It was
touched the ground.
a war between fire and water. Tagaro, the god of Ambae, chanted so much, that
Then he called the wind to test this sort of rope that he had just made with all
water was able to beat fire and took its place.
of his arrows buried one into the other. The wind arrived softly at first and then
Little by little, the fire went out. Water filled the fire’s eyes. These two eyes are
stronger and stronger. Muehu Katekale yelled into the storm, “Come, bend them,
called “Manaro.” One is the Manaro Kesse and the other is the Manaro Lakuha Vui.
but don’t break them. I want to climb into the heavens!”
Ambae does not have a man’s eyes and that is why there is a third eye which has
And the wind bent the reeds but it did not break them.
always refused to receive any water. This we call Manaro Ngoru: the dry lake.
Muehu Katekale grabbed on to the reeds and climbed, climbed into the clouds.
Men arrived. They were short, very short, and nasty, very nasty. They knew how
When he arrived in heaven, everything was different. There were a lot of people
to make pottery and understood everything backwards. The old men said that they
talking, but he couldn’t understand their language. Nobody walked, everyone
were stupid. They were called “Talu Tuei.” They left just as they had come.
flew. Muehu Katekale hid behind a cloud and watched.
During this time, a long, long time ago, there lived a man, Muehu Katekale,
“Look! The men that I saw swimming in the sea! Oh! They’ve disappeared! And the
between the villages of Lolopuepue, Ambanga, and Lolosori. He was tall and
woman, she doesn’t walk but flies!” said Muehu Katekale.
strong, with lots of hair and a big beard. His wrists were encircled by pigs’ tusks
Muehu Katekala ran after the woman and cried, “Woman, woman, listen...
because Muehu Katekale was a rich man whose herd of pigs demonstrated his
listen...”
wealth.
The woman didn’t hear him, she spoke and everyone went down on their knee:
Under his belt of bark was tucked a finely woven mat named ‘Singwotamarino.’ On
front of her. She was tall. Muehu Katekale was scared of everyone there. He clim a
ihis mat it was written that he was a great chief. In his garden, Muehu Katekale
navele, those trees that bear fruit like almonds, and stayed there all night.
was hard at work with a spade, digging holes in which to plant his yams, long
The next day, the woman appeared again. She talked and she talked. Mui Katekale
yams that also attested to the fact that he was a big chief. He worked and little by
plucked a green almond and on the pulp, with his nail, he drew his face, face that
little the hole got bigger, the earth was stirred up and the work was finished. The
he had often seen in the clear waters of the rivers. He then threw the almond at
next day, he came back and his anger was enormous.
the woman’s feet. The woman didn’t see it and continued to speak. Muehu Katefc
“Who dared to come in to my garden? There! Someone has walked all around my
plucked a second almond and drew his face once again on the pulp and then threw
yams!”
again at her feet. The woman didn’t see it. A third time, he drew his face on an
Furious, he followed in the footsteps of the intruder which eventually led him to
aim* and threw it at the feet of the woman who was still speaking.
the beach. He heard a noise, the noise of people amusing themselves by splashing
The child picked up the almond and said to his mother, “Mother, look! My fath face
in the water. Then, he hid himself behind a tree and watched.
is drawn on the pulp of this navele!”
A dozen men were there swimming. With them, there was a woman carrying her
The woman looked at the almond.
child on her back. Muehu Katekale watched them; they came close to the coast,
“You are right, my son, but...”
gathered their wings, hooked them onto their backs and flew into the sky.
Lifting her head, she saw above her Muehu Katekale in the navele.
The woman was left alone with her child. It was time for their baths. Muehu
“What are you doing here and how did you get here?”
Katekale scratched his head and decided to hide the wings of the woman and the
“I love you, woman, and I wanted to find you again. I shot arrows into the sky i
child.
then I used them like a rope to climb up here.”
The woman, who had not yet seen Muehu Katekale, said to her son, “You are clean
“You love me, man? That’s strange. I’m not from your home. Look...” said the
now, and you feel good. Let’s go dry ourselves in the sun.”
worn
After drying themselves, the woman went to find her wings.
The woman then took a fan, the kind of fan that we call “Iri” in the language
“My wings, my child! My wings, where are my wings? I have lost my wings! How
Longana, and waved it so that the winds of heaven swept away all bad thoughts i
will we get back up to heaven?” and she started to cry.
dirty things; not one was left there.
Muehu Katekale felt that the moment had come to show himself.
Raising herself up on a.cloud, she said, “Go back to where you came from! You in a
“Woman why are you crying?”
sacred, sacred place here! In our language we say that you are in a “Outekokon Go
“We have lost our wings. How can we get back to our home?”
back to your home. Climb back down your rope of arrows, and when you he arrived
“But where did you put them? We will try and find them” said Muehu Katekale.
on your Earth you will shake your rope of arrows. My son will free them i they will
Muehu Katekale and the woman searched and searched until finally, they found
fall back into your garden.”
the wings. The woman and her son thanked him, fastened their wings onto their
Muehu Katekale, weakened, climbed back down to earth. He called out to friends
back and flew up into the sky.
and started to dance in an effort to forget. After the dance, he felt strong 01 again.
Alone again and despairing, Muehu Katekale sang his hopelessness in the
He was the powerful Muehu Katekale. Not heeding the words of the woman, took
nakamal. The next day, he went to his garden to cut some reeds. He cut one
up his bow and shot an arrow into the heavens. The arrow touched the sky and 1
hundred reeds, pulled off their leaves, and cleaned them well. Then he took up his
back to earth. He then supplicated his god, “Tagaro, help me!”
bow, adjusting the big wooden bracelet that all men from Ambae wear on their
He shot another arrow and then another but both of them fell at his feet. The doors
wrists. It prevents them from being hurt by the tendon of the bow during the
of heaven were forever closed to him and Muehu Katekale was left alone with his
backlash after the arrow has flown. Thus, he concentrated and shot his first arrow
sorrow.
towards the sky.
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Club Aqua
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s Luganville’s only water front bar and offers the perfect setting for a few refreshing beverages after a day exploring the many attractions Santo has to offer. The club is tucked off the main road on the water. They have a brilliant beer garden with a deck overlooking the beautiful Aore Island. Aqua provides locals and tourists with a wide selection of popular alcoholic beverages, local island food, wood fired pizza and live entertainment - all from its stunning waterfront beer garden. Ed’s Kitchen is famous for its Santo Steak Sandwich or you can cook your own Santo steak on their wood fired BBQ. Depending on availability they also serve Lobster, Coconut Crab and other fresh sea food so keep an eye on the specials board. Meals are available from 11.30am daily. Club Aqua is also the place to watch all the major sport events while you are in Santo on their big screen above the bar. The Club Aqua Gaming Room incorporates 20 modern gaming machines + TAB with live Sky Racing + FOX Sports Channels. Due to its attached Jetty, Club Aqua has become the ‘hub’ for the ever growing Aore Island expat community with several new houses and fishing lodges currently under construction. House and land packages are currently available and inspections can be arranged from Club Aqua. The staff are wealth of information and give you tips and advice on all the different tours and attractions Santo has to offer.
Beachfront Resort
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tropical setting on 6 acres with 150 metres of absolute waterfront lawns and gardens, for Luganville’s only true beach side resort located just 2 kms from town and only 15 minutes from the international airport. Far enough out from town to avoid the noise but close enough for that early business appointment, adventure trip or scuba dive. Beachfront Resort offers excellent accommodation over-looking the sheltered waters of Segond Channel and Aore Island. Their fully licensed restaurant, The Coolidge Bar & Grill, provides first-class food from both their regular and black board menus plus a selection of cold beers and wines all enjoyed in relaxed Melanesian style surroundings overlooking the swimming pool, lawns and ocean. They also make pizzas eat in or take away. Activities include adventure tours to custom villages, ride a horse along
a tropical beach, scuba dive on the world’s most accessible ship wreck, the SS President Coolidge, snorkel our pristine reefs or an aquatic American WW2 equipment grave site, trek through exotic jungle, hire a car and experience the island, putter around on a scooter, visit coconut plantations and blue holes, paddle a dugout canoe down a pristine river, visit WW2 wrecks, paddle a kayak to another island and explore, trek through a cave and float down a river, grab a rod and catch a big fish, take a scenic flight in a sea plane, lay back and enjoy a champagne sunset cruise around the islands or laze by the pool soaking up some rays the atmosphere. The latest attraction is their range of two person Zego boats, twin hull for fun and stability and fitted with 30 hp outboards, these craft are great for a high speed ‘spin’ around Segond Chanel or explore the rivers and coastline.
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30km
KEY Main road Minor road Track Village
Cape Cumberland Crashed Douglas plane
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Large underground cave accessible with guides. Frequented by bats
ESPIRITU SANTO
Edenhope Project & Nature Reserve
Wunpuku
Enormous kauri pines
Pesena
Valpei Petani
Cape Quiros Named after the Portuguese explorer who named Espritu Santo
Matantas village Beautiful black sand beach and freshwater stream. The site where PNG naval forces fired shells during the 1980 rebellion. You can see the holes in the tree trunk that was hit!
Olpoi
Nogugu
Cape Quiros
Port Olry Wild Duck Colony
Big Bay
Penaoru Oursasoule
Port Olry One of Santo’s best swimming beaches. See village and WW2 plane ruins
Sakau Is.
Elephant Is. Coconut crabs! Good swimming and picnic spot. Contact Lonnoc Resort
Dolphin Is.
Elephant Is. Matantas
Mt Tabwemasana Highest peak in Vanuatu 1,879m/6,165ft high
Elia
Wusi Village Vanuatu’s only traditional pottery making village. 3,000 year old tradition.
VATHE CONSERVATION AREA
Unused WW2 airstrip
Scenic Lookout
Champagne Beach One of the worlds finest beaches. Great snorkelling by the jetty. Crowded on cruise ship visits.
Lonnoc Resort Located close to Champagne Beach. Great swimming and snorkelling on reef
Scenic Lookout
Oyster Island Resort & restaurant WW2 airstrip
Wusi Port Remarkable Toramaori
Fanafo Village Large kastom village where the 1980 Santo Rebellion started. The huge banyan tree was their meeting place
Turtle Bay Resort
Fanafo WW2 ammo found here
Matevulu Blue Holes Amazingly clear azure blue freshwater pool formed by an underground spring. 18m deep, great swimming
Mavea Is. Aese Is.
Moyyan Bungalows Suranda Beach
Golf Club
Lope Lope Resort Splashextreme
Kereambu WW2 airstrip & bomber wreck
Kerevinumeu
LUGANVILLE Aore Island Resort
Numerous natural river crossings
Cape Lisburn
Aore Is.
Great lookout points
Tangoa Is.
South Cape
Tangoa Is. First expat settlement. Presbyterian Mission 1887.
Araki Is.
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Segond Canal
Ratua Island Resort
Malo Is.
Tutuba Is.
Million Dollar Point snorkel & dive spot where the US Army dumped everything after WW2
Bokissa Island Resort 20 minutes by boat from wharf President Coolidge One of the worlds’ best wreck dives
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Day tour guide Hobie Cat
SCUBA Diving
Lope Lope Adventure Lodge Tel:+ (678) 777 4700/ +(678) 779 3065
Aquamarine Tel:+(678) 555 1555 Coral Quays (Fish & Dive ) Resort Tel:+(678)36257 Santo Island Dive Tel: +(678) 775 8082
Island Tours: Millennium Caves, East Coast Champaign Beach
Boat Charter
Santo adventure Hibuscus Tour Tel:+ (678) 560 4661 / 597 925 Paradise Tours Tel: + (678) 7747 159
Coral Quays Resort (Fish & Dive ) Resort Tel:+ (678) 36257
Kayaking
Cultural Tours Santo adventure Hibuscus Tour Tel: + (678) 560 4661 / 597 925
Beach Front Resort Tel : +(678) 36911 Lope Lope Adventure Lodge Tel:+ (678) 777 4700/ +(678) 779 3065 Oyster Island Resort Tel: + (678) 7782773 Turtle Bay Resort Tel: + (678) 37988
Snorkelling Coral Quays (Fish & Dive ) Resort Tel: +(678) 36 257 Santo Island Dive Tel: +(678) 775 8082 Trekking Wrecks to Rainforest Tel:+ (678)373 65
MOUNTAIN BIKE Oyster Island Tel: + (678) 7782773 Mountain Climbing Wrecks to Rainforest Tel:+ (678) 373 65 Horse Riding
Paintball
Lope Lope Adventure Lodge Tel:+ (678) 777 4700/ +(678) 7793065 Wrecks to Rainforest Tel:+ (678) 373 65
Lope Lope Adventure Lodge Te:+ (678) 777 4700/ +(678) 779 3065
Water Music Santo adventure Hibuscus Tour Tel:+ (678) 560 4661 / 597 925 WaterFall Oyster Island Resort Tel: + (678) 7782773 World War 2 History Tours Santo adventure Hibuscus Tour Tel: + (678) 560 4661 / 597 925 Paradise Tours Tel: + (678) 7747159
Game Fishing Deco Stop Lodge Tel:+ (678) 36175 Coral Quays (Fish & Dive ) Resort Tel:+(678) 36257
RIVER TOUR Wrecks to Rainforest Tel:+ (678) 373 65 SEA PLANE Vanuatu Sea Planes Tel:+ (678) 5554200 Zego Beach Front Resort Tel: +(678) 36911
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Dining guide
❚❚ 15 South Beach Bar & Restaurant: Very nice beach, and blue hole. Location: Velit Bay Plantation, East Coast Road. ❚❚ 1606 Restaurant :(Village de Santo): The food and service is excellent and they have a great ambience. Make sure you check the specials board. The food is delicious. Located only three minutes out of town. Tel: 36123 ❚❚ Aore Resort: The large traditional Melanesian Nakamal (restaurant) is the heart of the resort, set on the waterfront with views across the channel to Santo. Enjoy a cocktail or meal on the balcony. The restaurant offers all day dining and daily specials. At night the lights reflect across the water creating a special ambiance, unique to Aore Island Resort. Tel: 36705 ❚❚ Chiness Restaurant : This restaurant is located in a side street off the main road the same street where you’ll find Club Aqua. Opening hours are 10:30am till 1:00pm, then 5:30 till 9:00pm. they often receive fresh lobsters and cocotier crabs ❚❚ Club Aqua located on the water just of the main street. Relaxing beer garden serving cold beer and great Wood Fired Pizza. It also plays major sporting events live and is great place to meet locals and expiates. Tel: 779 7777. ❚❚ Clubeez Takeaways & Restaurant: (Sanma Club): Takeaway bar selling burgers, fish and chips (wrapped in newspaper!), pizzas, toasted sandwiches and daily specials at economical
prices. Located on the main road in the centre of town. ❚❚ Coolidge Bar & Grill: (Beachfront Resort) Great pizza and cold beer. All day breakfast. Just five minutes drive out of town across the Sarakata River. Tel: 36884 ❚❚ Coral Quays Resort & Farr Canal Bar: (Coral Quays Fish & Dive Resort) Located 3.5km south of town, offering all day dining, open 7am. Extensive al carte menu. Curry night 2nd Wednesday every month. Inspire your appetite & share the experience. Ph:36 257 stay@coralquays.com ❚❚ Deco Stop Lodge Serves up the freshest of local produce, seafood and infamous organic steaks, the girls will cook you up a storm to ensure that your dining experience is one to remember and one to recommend, breakfast,lunch and diner. Call 36175 ❚❚ Hotel Santo : Situated in the heart of Luganville opposite Allan Power Dive Tours. Try their renowned Santo Beef or the local seafood such as poulet fish, lobster and prawns. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great place to have a drink, meal and chat with the local expats. Tel: 36250 ❚❚ Lope Lope Adventure Lodge: The Slipway Sports Bar & Grill is Santo’s biggest and only waterfront restaurant that provides live Australian TV, free pool tables and darts whilst enjoying great food & drinks in a stunning location! Bookings recommended. Call 36066 ❚❚ Market: There are food stalls right next to the market. Made with fresh vegies and meat, a meal costs around 250vt to 350 vt the cheapest in town. Choice of stew, chicken, steak, eaggs, or fish. All come with heaps of rice, fresh salad or vegies, condiments and a drink. You just have to ask the mama in the kitchen what she has on her menu. She will answer you with shy smile. Open all day everyday except Sunday. Location: Market, main street in Luganville. ❚❚ Natangora Cafe: Offers a great breakfast or lunch. Home made muffin, cakes, pies, sandwiches, fresh juices, as well as sushi and Japanese lunch specials. Free internet for their customers. Located in the middle of town. Tel: 36811 ❚❚ Ocean King Cafe & Restaurant: Great Chinese & Pizza. Located in the middle of town, in the Espiritu Hotel complex. Tel: 36929 ❚❚ Oyster Island Resort Restaurant: All you can eat buffet on Sundays. Located on Oyster Island, off the East coast of Santo Te:7782773 ❚❚ Turtle Bay: All you can eat BBQ lunch every Saturday Vt1600 per person. Spend a day by the water and enjoy free kayaks. Located on the East Coast Road. Tel: 37988 . ❚❚ Victoria Cafe: Open for breakfast and lunch. Large servings, open sandwiches, pancakes, bacon and eggs, great coffee, a range of cakes and biscuits. Free internet available for customers. Location: Main street in Luganvile.Tel: 37373.
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Lope Lope ADVENTURE LODGE
The Place to be in Santo Vanuatu
Luxury Accommodation on the Beach!
The Slipway Sports Bar & Grill
Activities for Everyone! info@lopelopeadventurelodge.com www.lopelopeadventurelodge.com 36066 or 777 4700
“Only 11km from Town on Santo’s Chapaigne Coast”
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