Vanuatu Tourism Office - Gaua

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Gaua is the largest and second most populous island in Torba and is known for it's stunning landscape.

Boasting an active volcano, Vanuatu's largest lake and highest waterfall - it's the perfect destination if you're after an adventure!

As you fly in to airport you will see the rugged coastline and dense jungle that covers most of the island - with small villages and gardens dispersed through out. The majority of the island's population live on the east coast, close to the airport, which is the perfect place to start exploring the island.

If you are looking for an adventure that offers pristine natural environments and unique Melanesian culture, Gaua is the island for you!

Highlights

These islands are relatively small and most attractions are easy to walk to; explore white sand beaches and coral reefs around west Mota Lava and Ra or climb the massive ...

Accommodation and Tour Information

Gaua boasts pristine natural environments and unique Melanesian culture with some of the most friendliest hosts you will ever come across ready to welcome you to their vi...

Events

Cultural events happening in Vanua Lava in August and September: St Bartholomew festival, Vanua Lava Festival, the Twin waterfall festival.

Getting There

Air Vanuatu flies to Vanua Lava three times a week; Monday, Wednesday and Friday and to Mota Lava on Fridays and Mondays. When leaving Vanua Lava, plan to be at the airp...

Cultural Information

The Banks and Torres are Vanuatu's northernmost islands where the local culture is still very much alive and unblemished by the modern world. The unique “water music” p...

Map

Vanua Lava is the largest island of the Banks and Torres. There is plenty to experience, here in the northern islands of Vanuatu. Sola is the provincial town for the Bank...