Unity Park
Unity Park has a kids playground and lovely shade trees. Lie on the grass and look at the ocean.
Porte du Ciel
A charming little Vietnamese Roman Catholic church, designed to be semicircular in cross section.
Ammunition Bunkers
Old lumps of concrete with roads on either side that were once part of a huge WWII complex.
Sacré Coeur Cathedral
Standing proud on the main street of the French Quarter is modernistic Roman Catholic Sacré Coeur Cathedral.
Oyster Island
A short ferry ride from the East Coast Rd, Oyster Island is a fine spot to stop for lunch or snorkelling.
Leweton Cultural Village
Listen to women making water music and see other traditions from the Banks Islands. Book in advance.
British Residency
This large, wooden building on the eastern side of Independence Park is now the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Vatthe Conservation Area
Those seeking a wilderness experience can head west to Vatthe Conservation Area, a protected area of 2276 hectares.
Supreme Court
The grand pink building higher up the hill from the WWI memorial. Its the former Joint Court of the Condominium.
Ransuck Cultural Village
Community members from Pentecost take you through a lush garden and show you how their beautiful mats are made.
Nambawan Market & Café
Wholesome snacks, wireless internet access, ice creams, fresh-squeezed juices and a large range of handicrafts.
French Residency
On the northern side of Independence Park, the French Residency - the white building with faded red roof - is now the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Tanna Coffee Factory
Near the cascades is this coffee-roasting factory, with adjoining cafe. Learn the story of Tanna Coffee then enjoy a 100% arabica coffee in the cafe (350VT).
Iririki Island
Iririki is the green, bungalow-laden island right across from Port Vila’s waterfront; it was closed following Cyclone Pam in 2015 but is expected to reopen in 2016.
Lake Fanteng Conservation Area
At Dip Point north of Craig Cove, this is a beautiful spot, with many wild ducks and more than 30 bird species. Organise a trip (4000VT and 500VT entrance) with Sam from Sam’s Guest Bungalows.
Iritiki Island
This small island in the harbour is connected to the mainland by a free, 24-hour ferry. Beetle across to the great restaurant, or enjoy a beer and take in the terrific view of Vila, especially at sunset.
Emiotungun
Emiotungun has lovely old carvings in the nasara . Polipetagever villagers perform Rom dances (5500VT), magic shows (500VT), sand drawing (500VT) and string band concerts (300VT). Or you can take a historical tour for 1500VT.
Lonnoc Beach
In a beautiful coastal setting just off the East Coast Road, this beach is all white sand and turquoise water, with views of Elephant Island. Drop into Lonnoc Beach Bungalows – day visitors can use the beach for free – and ask about kayak tours.
Waterfront
A pleasant path and grassy area follows the harbour wall behind busy Lini Hwy. No rollerbladers or skateboarders zapping past your ankles. Just a view of harbour activities and moored yachts, a kids playground, seats and the Nambawan Market & Café.
Million Dollar Point
Million Dollar Point, where hundreds of tonnes of US military equipment was dumped, now shows its coral-encrusted machinery to snorkellers and divers. At low tide youll find metal objects littering the beach for a kilometre in either direction. Dont leave your valuables around whil
