A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Vanuatu is a Pacific nation of more than 80 islands, a short flight from Brisbane and Sydney. It scores 9 out of 10 for nature, and 8 for beaches and adventure, so it suits travellers who want more than a resort: volcanoes, waterfalls and world-famous wreck diving.
The best time to visit Vanuatu is May to October, the dry season, with warm days and lower humidity. November to April is hotter and wetter, with cyclones possible.
Most visitors start in Port Vila on Efate, near the Mele Cascades waterfalls and calm lagoons. On Tanna, guided trips go to the rim of Mount Yasur, an active volcano. Espiritu Santo has Champagne Beach, swimming holes known as blue holes and the SS President Coolidge, a large wartime wreck dive.
Vanuatu suits couples, families and adventurous travellers.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney