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Hideaway Island | Mele, Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu

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layzzax

Auckland Central, New Zealand

101

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Probably not the right age group

Felt that this experience was definitely a TOURIST one. Wouldn’t recommend for people who genuinely want to have a great snorkelling experience. The current was far too strong. The underwater post office experience is tacky and outdated! Also very deep and hard to reach against...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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melindaherndon

Corona del Mar, California

112

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

An island off an island

Accommodating and sweet natured resort that goes out of its way to host well. There are some special extra features like movie nights and an underwater PO Box & a marine park. The rooms are beautiful and above expectations in all cases but particularly so...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Deb05213

Melbourne, Australia

7329

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Family vidit

Disappointed and left after an hour. Restaurant was closed and the snorkelling visibility was pretty ordinary and not much to see. Beach equipment and furniture old and needs replacing

Date of experience: January 2019

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Paul1973Geelong

Geelong

2419

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Loved my day on the Island.

The reef would have been absolutely beautiful around 20 years ago. Unfortunately tourism has damaged the reef along with probably environmental factors The island is making a concerted effort in attempting to reseed the coral by placing structures for new coral growth. The outer bommies...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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robandray59

Surfers Paradise, Australia

4432

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Must visit

We spent the day here and thoroughly enjoyed the snorkeling. Lots of areas to snorkel. Food and drinks nice. Costs about $20-$25 AUD to come on island which we thought was expensive but everywhere you went in Vila was expensive!!

Date of experience: January 2019

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Lynda W

Maitland, Australia

248

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great island to visit

We went over to snorkel and it was great. A cheap easily accessed place to snorkel with a great lunch available. Would go again.

Date of experience: January 2019

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Simplefoodpleasures

22

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Exceeding expectations

We made our own way to Mele Beach, lost count of the number of potholes on the way but it’s Vanuatu and expected (for now!). Stopped off at the Beach Bar, asked for assistance. Very helpful! Apart from a very noisy boat ride over, we...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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surfmoose

Lennox Head, Australia

6

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Underwater Post Office

Great idea the underwater post office was super fun and my 6 yr old son made it done to post a letter to his friend, made his trip.

Date of experience: December 2018

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Sandraholiday

43

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Worth a visit

The snorkelling was not as good as I hoped but still enjoyable. Had the signature coconut curry and was amazing!! Don’t forget reef shoes or your in big trouble.. the beach is all coral/rocks. The staff seemed really unhappy... it was like you were bothering...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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WayneN795

Sydney, Australia

478177

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Excellent snorkelling

After visiting Mele Cascades we caught a local bus to the Hideaway Island transfer pier. Which is clearly posted on the main road. It was only a short trip from Mele Cascades. We paid 150 Vatu each. A boat runs continually between the Hideaway Island...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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MrPurser

I think you have confused Hideaway with the turtle sanctuary - the photos posted are of that.

February 15, 2018|

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if i added any photos which i cant remember doing it was of hideaway island

Rhiannon B

If we made it to hideaway island by ourselves, is there somewhere safe to leave our bags if we go snorkelling together?

December 22, 2017|

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We left our stuff stowed under the beach loungers, and didnt have any issues. We went on a non-cruise day, so it wasnt very crowded, and went on our own using the local buses - cost 500 vatu each way per person (~AUD5), and... More

LaraLiu

Myself & two boys (14 & 9) will be arriving by P/Dawn to Port Vila at the end of Feb 2018 - the Half day North Efate Snorkelling Adventure states it's $100 pp - have heard that it's relatively easy to find your own way by going to the road & getting a free taxi there yourself; are they really free? I'm not good at directions nor can I speak French; so v nervous about it. We want to be coming away with the most wonderful experiences but want to not pay for a tour if it's just as easy to find our own way - or is it best to pay/book a tour if your novice at it all? We want to post a card at the underwater post office - is it easy to find where to purchase these, if not with a tour? Also really want to go to the Blue Lagoon on the same day is this possible? and do the Big Zipline Track - we unfortunately only have a day visit; so your opinions on what is doable/recommended would be gold. Thk-u.

November 28, 2017|

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Hi. Hideaway Island is well worth the visit. The snorkeling there was the best we experienced in Vanuatu. Lots of fish and easily accessible pretty close to the beach. The taxis certainly aren't free but they are very... More