Frequently Asked Questions

where is pacifique vue?

Pacifique Vue is 20 kilometres from Port Vila, 13 kilometres from the Hideaway Island marine sanctuary and 13 kilometres from Mele Cascades. Pacifique Vue is situated on the water's edge in a small bay and faces north west, an outlook which provides visitors with warm sun all day and stunning sunsets at night. The property is on the Pangona Estate which is a waterfront development. Ten kilometres of the road between Pacifique Vue and Port Vila are a crushed coral and dirt road and 10 kilometres are sealed bitumen. There is only one main sealed road in Vanuatu which runs around the entire island of Efate via Port Vila. We recommend to visitors that they rent a vehicle. There are numerous affordable buses and taxis based in Port Vila and we can arrange regular pick ups however a car provides you with more flexibility and allows you to visit Port Vila and other parts of the island at your leisure.

where is port vila?

Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, is located on the south coast of the island of Efate. It is located on a beautiful harbour. where is vanuatu? The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. Vanuatu is an archipelago comprising 82 islands how do I fly to Vanuatu? Fly with Air Vanuatu or Virgin from Australia or New Zealand.

what is the currency?

Vatu. At 26 August 2017, 100 vatu = AUD$1.20, NZD$1.31 population

what is the population of Vanuatu?

270,400 as at 2016

what languages are spoken in Vanuatu?

English, French and Bislama

what is the best mobile telephone option in Vanuatu?

You can purchase a TVL SIM card for your mobile (or a mobile telephone and SIM card) and you will have your own Vanuatu number. This is an inexpensive option. Alternatively you will have your usual number on a roaming service – roaming costs can be very high. The 2 main services are Digicell and TVL. TVL has a better range and works well at Pacifique Vue. You can buy mobiles, SIM cards and credit at the TVL counter at the airport when you arrive, or at the TVL store in Port Vila (Lini Highway, on your left as you drive into Port Vila, opposite the Anchor Inn).

does Pacifique Vue have free internet?

Yes, the free and reliable wireless internet service will pop up on your device. Guests can access the internet 24 hours a day from Pacifique Vue. When you are in Port Vila, one of the best internet connections is at Chantillys on the Bay which is on the Lini Highway (main road) on the right as you head into Port Vila. You can sit in the lobby or the restaurant and enjoy a coffee, wine or meal while surfing the net (please ask the staff for the password).

are there any restaurants near Pacifique Vue?

Yes, Pacifique Vue is only 10 kilometres from the restaurant at the Benjor Beach Club on Mele Bay. The Officer's Club Restaurant and Bar overlooks the water and occupies the site of the World War II American Officers' Club. For something a little more casual, the Beach Bar is only 13 kilometres from Pacifique Vue. It overlooks Hideaway Island and is a great place for a drink and a wood fired oven pizza, chilli chicken wings or a curry.

which religions are practised in Vanuatu?

Approximately 83% of the population in Vanuatu are Christian. Other religions include traditional indigenous religions such as the John Frum Movement, Bahai, Islam, Buddhism, Jehovah's Witnesses and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). weather + climate what are the weather conditions? what clothing do I need? The climate is sub-tropical. We recommend visiting at any time because even when it is hot and humid you can swim in the ocean fed pool or take a dip in the ocean. From April to September it is not as humid and the air temperature and water temperature are still very warm. Water temperature in Vanuatu averages 22 degrees Celsius in winter and rises to 28 degrees Celsius in summer. Air temperature ranges from 20 to 32 degrees Celsius. You will never be uncomfortably cold in Vanuatu. The driest months are June, July, August, September, October and November. You do not need a lot of clothes. Bring a long sleeved garment for the evenings. your health + safety are there health facilities in Port Vila? There is a small hospital in Port Vila, as well as private medical clinics and pharmacies. We recommend you purchase comprehensive travel insurance. are there many mosquitoes at Pacifique Vue? There are mosquitoes in the more humid months however they are not a problem compared with other areas in Vanuatu because Pacifique Vue is located on the waterfront and enjoys sea breezes. However because of the threat of dengue fever in the tropics, we recommend you take precautions and use repellent. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about anti-malaria tablets and treatment. The 3 king size beds at Pacifique Vue all have mosquito nets. You can leave your doors and shutters open and remain protected. is there a decompression chamber for divers in Vanuatu? Yes, there is one chamber in Port Vila. wild things what wild life and animals can I expect to see? The Pacific region features numerous insects including crickets, cockroaches and moths. You will see crabs of various sizes walking about. The coconut crab has very strong claws which it uses to dig holes in coconuts so that it can eat the contents. During your day trips around Efate Island, you will come across horses, cattle and pigs. In the warmer months you may be lucky enough to see fireflies (or lightning bugs) zipping and zooming above the swimming pool or the sea in front of Pacifique Vue.

are there tropical fish on the reef outside Pacifique Vue?

Yes, the coral reef in front of Pacifique Vue is great for snorkellers.

do I need a visa to visit Vanuatu?

Citizens of Commonwealth countries (eg Australia and New Zealand) and European Economic Community member countries do not need to arrange a visa before visiting Vanuatu provided they are visiting for pleasure. When you arrive, Vanuatu Immigration will stamp your passport with a Visitor Visa which states that you are permitted to enter and remain in Vanuatu for 30 days. Employment is prohibited and you may apply for an extended visitor visa if you wish to stay longer than 30 days.