It is only a two and a half hour flight from Brisbane and a three and a half hour flight from Sydney by Air Vanuatu. Vanuatu -literally translated meaning 'rising land' - gets its name from a landscape created by a series of earthquakes which formed an archipelago of 83 coral and volcanic islands which lie in the heart of the South Pacific.

The moment you arrive you will notice the smiling faces of the local indigenous Ni-Vanuatu people. Vanuatu is known as the “Friendly Face of the Pacific”. Visitors can expect to receive a warm welcome and will enjoy friendly laid back hospitality. A strong French and Australian influence is present with many expatriates calling Vanuatu home.

Vanuatu is a haven for those looking for a quiet escape without compromising the benefits of modern conveniences. The capital, Port Vila, offers a relaxed life-style, excellent dining facilities, and a wide range of outdoor activities from scuba-diving to various water-sports, jungle river excursions, golf, bush-walking, sailing, outstanding game and sport fishing and much, much more.

While many visitors are happy to spend their time around the picturesque harbour of Port Vila, the more adventurous can fly to one of Vanuatu’s more remote islands, each of which has a unique identity in the South Pacific.

On the mysterious island of Tanna, experience the thrill of peering into the active Yasur volcano, discover a lifestyle unchanged for centuries and brush shoulders with the strange cargo cult. Santo, the largest island in the Vanuatu chain sports some of the world's best scuba dives. The famous wreck of the 'President Coolidge' lies here and can be explored in various degrees of difficulty from novice to expert. At ‘Million Dollar Point’, spectacular marine species abound and cave dives challenge the brave. On land, discover pristine jungles, crystal clear blue holes and the stunning Champagne Beach. On the island of Pentecost, in April and May, witness the courage of the local tribesmen as they throw themselves from a thirty-five metre high bamboo tower with vines tied to their ankles - vines which are longer than the distance to the ground.

The tropical climate and warm cobalt currents provide anglers with a range of species to target. From heavy tackle game fishing for blue marlin, casting a lure or fly for jacks, or reef fishing for coral trout, Vanuatu offers a fishing trip for anglers of all interests. A group of 83 islands means the majority of the best locations are found on lee shores, meaning miles of calm water fishing. Vanuatu is one of the few destinations where you can target large blue marlin and other blue water pelagics close to land in calm conditions.