December 25th, 2009 | 
Author: Vanuatu Travel Guide
Vanuatu previously known as the New Hebrides Islands is an archipelago nation consisting of 83 islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean north of New Zealand and east of Australia.
The British and French who settled the New Hebrides in the 19th century agreed in 1906 to an AngloFrench Condominium which administered the islands until independence in 1980. European settlers released several saltwater crocodiles on the island although today’s population on the island officially stands at 2 or 3 mediumsized individuals on the Banks Islands and no breeding has been observed. Despite its proximity to Papua New Guinea crocodiles do not naturally occur on Vanuatu.
The climate is tropical and almost always warm with temperatures in the 20s and 30s celsius. The wet season runs from November to April and can be very rainy and humid. Cyclones may occur from December to April.
HOW TO REACH
By boat Vanuatu’s main ports are PortVila on the island of Efate and Luganville on the island of Espiritu Santo.
The Pacific and Orient Pamp;O Cruise lines operate regular cruises through Vanuatu waters.
Tallship Soren Larsen sails from Fiji to Port Vila and Santo and explores the northern Banks Islands once a year. 2008: Sails from Lautoka to Yasawa island then Vanuatu 18 nights from 31 Aug18 Sept.
Subsequent 11 night cruises explore the Banks Islands then the isolated islands of central Vanuatu depart from Port Vila via Tanna island to New Caledonia on 19 Oct
By plane The main international airport is located in PortVila with flights to and from:
Australia Brisbane Air Vanuatu Qantas code share and Pacific Blue
Sydney Air Vanuatu Qantas code share
Melbourne Air Vanuatu
New Zealand Auckland Air Vanuatu and Air New Zealand
Fiji Nadi Air Vanuatu and Air Pacific
New Caledonia Nouma Air Vanuatu and Aircalin
Singapore Singapore Airlines
Solomon Islands Solomon Airlines
Direct flights from both Sydney and Brisbane to Luganville with Air Vanuatu
STAY SAFE
Port Vila is on the whole a very safe and friendly environment. You are unlikely to encounter any trouble unless you do something extremely provocative.
There are no seriously poisonous snakes spiders or insects on Vanuatu however there are various poisonous aquatic animals that you should beware of if you are swimming snorkeling or diving in the area. The most dangerous of these is the stonefish. Saltwater crocodiles are present so the likelihood of an attack is minimal.
About the writer: With the help of the Island Eye mapping tool you can have a virtual tour on the main towns attractions and Isle of Wight hotels. Isle of Wight is the nicest place in Europe where you can have a pleasant rest. See what is coming new and updated.
Related posts:
Posted in Travel