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Take the Plunge<br />

Vanuatu's must-see waterfalls<br />

Pack your sense of adventure for a change of<br />

pace with our list of iconic Vanuatu waterfalls,<br />

some easier to get to than others...<br />

If you’re looking for cookie-cutter holidays,<br />

maybe look elsewhere. Vanuatu’s charm lies<br />

in its access to swathes of untouched islands,<br />

all a plane ride or boat trip away. On some,<br />

there are no cars or electricity, and limited<br />

infrastructure. Instead, there are volcanoes to<br />

climb, waterfalls to discover and night skies<br />

vivid with burning clusters of white stars.<br />

Lololima Falls, Efate<br />

Another treasure on Efate, this hidden<br />

gem is close to the Mele Cascades<br />

but is often far quieter, offering<br />

you the chance to feel like a true<br />

castaway. Take the day to explore all<br />

the nooks and crannies of this river<br />

valley, poke your nose into caves<br />

hidden behind sheets of water, and<br />

soak in the cool pools with views over<br />

the valley below. Vanuatu Ecotours<br />

acts as the perfect chaperone to get<br />

you to the falls which are on private<br />

property, a small price to pay to avoid<br />

the crowds on cruise ship days.<br />

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Mele Cascades, Efate<br />

Perhaps one of Vanuatu’s most famous waterfalls, Mele Cascades is also its most<br />

accessible, just a 20 minute drive outside Port Vila. Join an expedition with Evergreen<br />

Vanuatu if you don’t want to hire a car. This cool sanctuary is accessed by a jungle path,<br />

meandering through dense foliage to reveal a natural waterpark. The freshwater cascades<br />

run over limestone rocks and luminous rock pools offer a cool alternative to your resort’s<br />

swimming pool. Like most of the other falls, there are steps carved into the rock’s surface<br />

for easier footing, but pack your reef shoes for better grip. Take your time to climb to the<br />

top, where the tallest cascades drop more than 40 metres. Hang out in the sapphire pools<br />

carved out of the stone. When your soul has been washed clean, head to the cafe nearby<br />

for lunch with a river view, leaving life’s urban grind far behind.<br />

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