Tanna

Only a 45 minute flight from Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, Tanna Island is the perfect location for travellers wanting to get a real feel for the culture and natural beauty of Vanuatu.

There is a lot to see and do in Tanna so, if you want to swim in underwater caves, snorkel on some of the best coral in the South Pacific, visit untouched waterfalls, see the islands wild horses and experience an ancient culture that remains largely unchanged to this day, allow time to explore.
 
Tanna is best known as the home to one of Vanuatu’s most popular tourist attractions, the Mount Yasur volcano.
 
Considered one of the world’s most accessible volcanos, Mt Yasur is just a one hour drive from Tanna’s White Grass Airport followed by a short 10 minute walk to the crater rim. It is best viewed at dusk so at least one night stay in Tanna is recommended. Most accommodation venues will organise a tour and there are tour operators running overnight and day tours from Port Vila.
 
Anthropologically, Tanna is fascinating with the local culture largely unaffected by the western way of life.  To experience the traditional Tannese culture there are day tours to local villages as well as custom ceremonies throughout the year like the renowned Nekowiar or Toko ceremony. There are also cult tribes to learn about including the Prince Philip cult and the John Frum’s cargo cult.
 
If you visit on a Friday you will be privy to the weekly ceremony when John Frum members conduct rituals including raising flags and marching in unison, holding the belief that mimicking these American acts will lead to the delivery of magical cargo such as radios, jeeps, fridges and other manufactured items owned by American visitors during WWII.

White Grass Resort

Tanna Island languishes in the blue waters of the South Pacific, and is one of the southern most islands of the Vanuatu archipelago. Stunning White Grass Ocean Resort is a haven for even the most weary traveller, as a guest can stay in this idyllic location to laze away many hours under a shady palm or take a dip in the sea.

White Grass Ocean Resort boasts a restaurant and terrace taking on the magnificent panorama of the bluest of seas and coral coastline. Fourteen island style bures nestle into the lush and colourful gardens – each with a sea view and in ambling distance to the swimming pool.

All rooms depict the Pacific Island lifestyle – with local timbers and decorative elements accompanied by comforts such as en-suite bathrooms with hot water showers, room fans mini bars, tea and coffee making facilities and private balconies.

Accommodation includes hot cooked breakfast, complimentary use of snorkelling equipment, free guided snorkelling to Turtle Reef, sea kayaks, mountain bikes, golf, tennis and petanque.