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An archipelago of 83 islands, Vanuatu is located just over 3 hours flying time from the east coast of Australia. The mainly Melanesian ni-Vanuatu population of over 160,000 live in the outer islands, where life has changed little over the years. The capital, Port Vila, is located on the island of Efate and is the gateway to Vanuatu.

Vanuatu is a popular escape for Australians. The main tourist areas around Port Vila offer great watersports activities, round island tours, horseriding, jungle river trips, diving and village visits. Port Vila itself has a wide range of excellent restaurants (reflecting its French influences), as well as duty free shopping and nightlife.

Did you know that

• The centuries old land diving on Pentecost Island was the inspiration for today’s bungy jumping.
• Vanuatu has one of the worlds most accessible active volcanos.
• The worlds only underwater post office lies in a marine reserve just 10 minutes drive from Port Vila.

When in Vanuatu you must

• Visit the Yasur volcano on the island of Tanna.
• Dive the wreck of the SS Coolidge off the island of Santo.
• Take a day trip to Tranquility Island for great snorkelling & swimming.
• Visit the beautiful cascade waterfalls at Mele.
• Experience traditional Vanuatu at the Ekasup Cultural village.
• Land a huge tuna on a game fishing adventure.

Port Vila

Port Vila is the relaxed and attractive capital set on a lovely harbour. It is located on the main island of Efate – why not explore the island?

Air Vanuatu’s ‘champagne flights’ operate from Sydney (3 hours by direct flight), Brisbane (2½ hours) and Melbourne (4½ hours). You’ll enjoy inflight service that has made Air Vanuatu one of the best airlines serving the Pacific. Vanair, using 18 seater aircraft, operates internal flights.

Coral Seas South Pacific holidays

The South Pacific conjures up dreams of tropical islands with friendly people, clear crystal waters and a relaxed soothing ambience. At Coral Seas, the aim is to make your island dream come true!

The Coral Seas team shares a passion for the islands that enables it to offer the very best in holiday value and experience. Coral Seas offers holidays to suit all dreams, and all budgets. Browse through the brochure and let Coral Seas turn your dream into a holiday reality!

Coral Seas makes it easy to find your island holiday. To help you start, look for the holiday description that best matches your dream:

Romantic Retreats

Romantic Retreats caters specifically for couples, ensuring an environment where you can mix and mingle or simply enjoy the company of your friend or partner in a quiet tranquil setting.

For the Young at Heart

If you crave a little adventure in your holiday and are happy to forego some of the more luxurious touches in favour of local simplicity and hospitality, this is the holiday for you.

Something for Everyone

Something for Everyone caters for a variety of needs and are generally larger properties with a range of room types and activities, particularly for families. – to further assist you in making your holiday choice you’ll find a brief comment by our team about each property, which will give you a first hand feel for the property.

Air Pacific

Your Fiji holiday starts the moment you step aboard Air Pacific’s “Island in the sky”. Air Pacific has been operating for 57 years, and as the prime carrier on the Australia-Fiji route, is a renowned, full-service international airline.  

Its friendly Fijian cabin crew gives smiling service other airlines envy and it has special services for younger travellers with its unique “Captain Bula” Club and discounted fares. Air Pacific operates from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and the Gold Coast to Nadi.  

Its modern fleet of Boeing 747, 767 and 737 aircraft offers “Tabua” Business Class and “Pacific Voyager” Economy Class services to Fiji, and on to other Pacific destinations, including Samoa, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, and even Honolulu and Los Angeles.  

A twice weekly service from Nadi to Hong Kong commences in June 2009. Air Pacific offers its own “Tabua” Frequent Flyer program, and is a partner in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program.