Guidebook for Luganville
Sightseeing
9klm from house. A beautiful beach at old Club Nautique site accessed via track off the road linking million dollar point to golf club - calm turquoise waters for safe swimming. Popular with locals.
Palikulo Bay
9klm from house. A beautiful beach at old Club Nautique site accessed via track off the road linking million dollar point to golf club - calm turquoise waters for safe swimming. Popular with locals.
8klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville to the turnoff then another few klm to club house. A beautiful spot that apart from golf has a small quiet beach with lots of reef for snorkelling
Santo Golf Course
8klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville to the turnoff then another few klm to club house. A beautiful spot that apart from golf has a small quiet beach with lots of reef for snorkelling
20klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville to the turnoff then drive 1klm along an old WW11 airstrip to this natural wonder. Also can be accessed via kayak from oyster island.
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Matevulu Blue Hole
20klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville to the turnoff then drive 1klm along an old WW11 airstrip to this natural wonder. Also can be accessed via kayak from oyster island.
50 klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville. Basic restaurant/bar open to public. Beautiful sheltered turquoise waters for safe swimming snorkelling. Champagne beach next door free admission .
Lonnoc Eco Beach Bungalows
50 klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville. Basic restaurant/bar open to public. Beautiful sheltered turquoise waters for safe swimming snorkelling. Champagne beach next door free admission .
50 klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville. A must see. IMHO one of the best beaches in the world. White sand sheltered turquoise waters swimming/Snorkelling. 2000 VT per car admission.
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Champagne Beach
50 klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville. A must see. IMHO one of the best beaches in the world. White sand sheltered turquoise waters swimming/Snorkelling. 2000 VT per car admission.
7klm from house and close to Coolidge WW11 wreck site this small beach offers snorkelling on WW11 equipment the Americans left behind. 500 VT per person charge. Also good dive site
Million Dollar Point
7klm from house and close to Coolidge WW11 wreck site this small beach offers snorkelling on WW11 equipment the Americans left behind. 500 VT per person charge. Also good dive site
46 klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville to the Matantas turnoff. Another 22 klm along rough road to the traditional village and black sand Big Bay beach. Attraction is the remote location
Big Bay
46 klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville to the Matantas turnoff. Another 22 klm along rough road to the traditional village and black sand Big Bay beach. Attraction is the remote location
28 klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville to the turnoff. Short drive into blue hole. All blue holes a must see. This one smaller than Matevulu but has easier access to water.
Nanda Blue Hole
28 klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville to the turnoff. Short drive into blue hole. All blue holes a must see. This one smaller than Matevulu but has easier access to water.
33 klm from Luganville along south coast road this reasonable road gets you to remote black sand beach. Cross via dugout to the traditional village on Tangoa island. See Wrecks to Rainforest tours.
Tangoa Island
33 klm from Luganville along south coast road this reasonable road gets you to remote black sand beach. Cross via dugout to the traditional village on Tangoa island. See Wrecks to Rainforest tours.
Millenium caves tour office. This is a must see tour thru virgin forests streams and caves. High degree of difficulty when walking thru the caves
Sarakata River
Millenium caves tour office. This is a must see tour thru virgin forests streams and caves. High degree of difficulty when walking thru the caves
Food Scene
20 klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville. Restaurant bar open to public. 2 minute ferry ride. Popular Sunday buffet lunch. Snorkelling Kayak hire paddle to Matavulu blue hole.
Oyster Island Resort
20 klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville. Restaurant bar open to public. 2 minute ferry ride. Popular Sunday buffet lunch. Snorkelling Kayak hire paddle to Matavulu blue hole.
22klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville to the turnoff. Economy style resort open to public. Pleasant quiet natural surrounds overlooking the ocean/bay to enjoy a tusker or two or lunch.
Turtle Bay Lodge
22klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville to the turnoff. Economy style resort open to public. Pleasant quiet natural surrounds overlooking the ocean/bay to enjoy a tusker or two or lunch.
11 klm along Santo East Coast Road from Luganville to turnoff. Upmarket resort in natural surrounds restaurant/bar built over the water overlooking Aese Island. Horse riding fish charters available.
LopeLope
11 klm along Santo East Coast Road from Luganville to turnoff. Upmarket resort in natural surrounds restaurant/bar built over the water overlooking Aese Island. Horse riding fish charters available.
60klm from Luganville. A must see. Dug outs line the white sand beach and some great snorkelling spots just ask a local to paddle you out. x 2 traditional style beachfront restaurants/bars
Port Olry
60klm from Luganville. A must see. Dug outs line the white sand beach and some great snorkelling spots just ask a local to paddle you out. x 2 traditional style beachfront restaurants/bars
Small island resort open to public for lunches only. Access by private boat and recommend only on calm day as there is some open water from Luganville Snorkelling is great.
Bokissa Private Island Resort
Small island resort open to public for lunches only. Access by private boat and recommend only on calm day as there is some open water from Luganville Snorkelling is great.
On the southern side of Aeore Island this is an exclusive resort based on a bali architectural theme that has recently opened up for lunches and drinks to the public. Access only by private boat
Ratua Private Island
On the southern side of Aeore Island this is an exclusive resort based on a bali architectural theme that has recently opened up for lunches and drinks to the public. Access only by private boat
Resort bar restaurant open to public fantastic views across the channel to Aeore Island. Good dining popular happy hour every friday afternoon. Fish charters bicycle scooter car hire. Ph Ben 5536101
Deco Stop Lodge
Resort bar restaurant open to public fantastic views across the channel to Aeore Island. Good dining popular happy hour every friday afternoon. Fish charters bicycle scooter car hire. Ph Ben 5536101
Set amongst lush surrounds in the old French area overlooking the channel. Popular San Michael Kava bar nearby. Curry buffet night first wed. of the month. Excellent in house Dive/fishing charters.
Coral Quays
Set amongst lush surrounds in the old French area overlooking the channel. Popular San Michael Kava bar nearby. Curry buffet night first wed. of the month. Excellent in house Dive/fishing charters.
Stylishly renovated Hotel and restaurant/bar in centre of Luganville. Wrecks to Rainforest Tours next door.
The Espiritu Hotel
Main StreetStylishly renovated Hotel and restaurant/bar in centre of Luganville. Wrecks to Rainforest Tours next door.
13 klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville to the turnoff. Small secluded resort with restaurant overlooking white sand beach open to public.
Moyyan House by the Sea
East Coast Road13 klm along Santo East Coast road from Luganville to the turnoff. Small secluded resort with restaurant overlooking white sand beach open to public.
Hotel Santo
Old Hotel with restaurant and bar popular for afternoon drinks with local ex pats.
Beautiful resort with restaurant bar open to public. Free 10 min. daily ferry service from BP wharf Luganville if having lunch. Snorkelling out front is great and hire bikes to explore the island.
Aore Island Resort
Beautiful resort with restaurant bar open to public. Free 10 min. daily ferry service from BP wharf Luganville if having lunch. Snorkelling out front is great and hire bikes to explore the island.
Everything Else
Check in at the office next door to Hotel Santo for key pick up and departures. Christine, Warren or Melta are on hand to help with any problems / advice during your stay.
First National Real Estate Espiritu Santo
Main StreetCheck in at the office next door to Hotel Santo for key pick up and departures. Christine, Warren or Melta are on hand to help with any problems / advice during your stay.
Drinks & Nightlife
34 klm along Santo East Coast Road to turnoff. Beautiful drive scenic drive down to beach and waterfront bar in Plantation setting to just rest/relax overlooking the bay
Shark Bay
34 klm along Santo East Coast Road to turnoff. Beautiful drive scenic drive down to beach and waterfront bar in Plantation setting to just rest/relax overlooking the bay