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Mele Cascades

Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu
Ranked #1 of 19 attractions in Port Vila
4.5 of 5 stars 279 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls
Traveler Description: Entrance fee 1500v per adult.  Take minimal gear - your bathers, towel, reef shoes as it can get slippery, and preferably a waterproof camera &... more »
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Cairns, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This was one of our highlights during our first trip overseas. The cascades are divine in all ways. Although I could walk up to the top ( apparently has great view from up there) My husband did take the camera and go as far as he was able. Well worth the trip to have a look. Beautiful place. More

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Sydney, Australia
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Loved going early in the morning to be first to the top to take photos with no one else there. Beuatiful place, spectacular waterfalls, very refreshing to take a dip in several areas. Bus fare 200vt from town. More

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Cairns, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Unfortunately the day we visited we were bombarded by a cruiseship so the place was packed, which made the hike up the narrow path laiden with steps and tree roots more like a hike than a casual stroll!! It was hard to take a picture of any of the falls without fellow tourists in it but was a beautiful place... More

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Mooloolaba, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

This is a must and usually included in a round island tour. It's lovely walk and you can go swimming afterwards. Not much fun on a rainy day though More

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sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

This is a definite must see, best place to go with the family, wear reef shoes. Just get a taxi there no need to do tour but Evergreen tours are great if you need a tour. We had to do a tour as it was a taxi strike the day we went. More

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Beveridge, Victoria, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Most magnificent place i have ever seen. Be prepared for a hard walk uphill, but know that it will be well worth the walk. More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

The Mele Cascades are absolutely beautiful, I recommend walking to the top and swimming under the waterfall. We went on a day when there was cruise ship in Port Villa, though, which I don't recommend because it's crowded. Much better to go on a day when there are no cruise ships. More

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Adelaide, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

it was the highlight of our trip its good to go with a guide the first time as you learn so much but if you go again its safe and easy and you can stay longer More

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Brisbane
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Wow! We've just been to Vila and Cascade Waterfalls. They are amazing. I think the fantastic part of them is that you can safely walk up the smaller of the waterfalls. The water is cool, but really refreshing, and there are several chains to help you up. I wore my boat-shoes and found that the rocks in the waterfalls weren't... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

These are the best waterfalls we have seen. Go when the cruise ships aren't in or early before the cruise ship crowd arrives! Once they arrive the crowd detracts from the amazing natural beauty. Also, make sure you have sturdy shoes and expect to get totally wet. More

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