Location

GETTING TO VANUATU

Vanuatu is a chain of 83 islands spread between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn.

The closest neighbors are New Caledonia and the Solomon Island both linked to Vanuatu by air.

Most travellers enter Vanuatu by Efate Island and the town of Port Vila.

Bauerfield airport is just 10 minutes from Vila. There is an ANZ ATM in the arrival hall so grab some Vatu while waiting for your luggage.

More and more airlines are flying in. Air Vanuatu, the national airline fly's from Sydney (3hrs), Brisbane (2 1/2) and from, New Caladonia, Fiji and Auckland.

Qantas code share with Air Vanuatu from Australia and with Air New Zealand bothcodes share and are flying there own aircraft into Port Vila.

Pacific Blue or Virgin Blue tend to be the best value airline into Port Vila flying from Brisbane with connections to all Australian cities.

From North America you can fly via Fiji with Qantas or Air Pacific or via Auckland with Air New Zealand.

From Europe many airlines service Australia and New Zealand however it was recently released that Cathay Pacific is the best value ticket from Europe with stops in Hong Kong and your choice of Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Auckland.

Please ask your travel agent about round the world tickets when booking. Some good deals that link Vanuatu can be purchased where you can fly into Vanuatu from one country and out again into another.


GETTING TO YOUR MOORINGS VANUATU RESORT FROM THE AIRPORT

For your Port Vila accommodation at Moorings, simply catch a taxi for approximately 1500 vatu, and ask the driver to take you to Moorings Hotel. While we can arrange Airport Transfers, the cost will set you back a little more and we're trying to save you money for more enjoyable pursuits!


INTER ISLAND TRAVEL

Air Vanuatu's domestic aircraft link the major islands of Vanuatu. The small single aircraft Unity Airlines is also very good value if you have up to 4 people flying around the island. A new helicopter Service has also just started flying from Port Vila harbour. Tickets are generally purchased once in Port Vila. We can arrange to pre-purchase tickets for you should you like to plan well ahead.

All departure taxes, both for domestic and international are included in the airfare.


TRAVELLING BY BUS

The local buses will take you anywhere within the post Vila vicinity for 150V (about $1.70). Look for the letter "B" next to the front number plate and simply flag him down, tell him where you want to go and, voila! ... although you may get to drop off a few locals before you get to your destination. They are rickety old things too, with belching smoke... but loads of fun!

CAR HIRE

For those with an independant adverturous nature you might like to hire a car and do things at your own pace. Recently the road around Efate was properly sealed so the drive around the Island is a delight.

Dont miss stopping in at the Wahoo Bar at Havanah Harbour at around sunset for a great feed and a spectacular view over a stunning section of water.

Be aware though that in Vanuatu we drive on the right hand side of the road.

GETTING A TAXI

Look for a Tico or other small cars with a 'T' on the number plate and you'll find yourself a taxi, and there are plenty of them. Some are metered some are not and usually it won't be much more than a bus ride. It is recommended for longer journeys to be clear about the price before you set out. They can be hailed from anywhere with the wave of a hand or simply by raising your eyebrows.

If you're not sure, the reception team will help you negotiate your fare or hail you a good drive with a decent standard vehicle.

BOOKINGS

To book your accommodation direct with the Hotel, you can either email us direct or you can book on line by simply click here and following the prompts.

Looking forward to your company!