There’s plenty to discover during your stay on Aore Island — whether you feel like doing absolutely nothing beside the water, experiencing local island life or heading across to Santo for a day of exploring.
Some experiences can be arranged locally, while others require a little planning or transport. If something catches your eye, ask your host and we’ll help organise it.
🌴 Explore Aore Island
You don't have to travel far to experience Aore.
Take a walk through the island, explore local gardens, discover tropical crops, meet some of the local community or simply wander along the shoreline and enjoy the slower pace of island life.
Depending on availability, local experiences may include garden and farm visits, traditional cooking, weaving, bush walks and other community activities.
🎣 Go Fishing
Fishing is a wonderful way to experience the waters around Aore.
Try your luck closer to the island, experience fishing with locals or arrange an offshore trip into the deeper waters around Santo.
What’s available depends on weather, sea conditions and local availability.
🤿 Swim & Snorkel
Sometimes one of the best things to do is right outside your door.
Grab a mask and snorkel and explore the clear water around the bay. You may be lucky enough to spot tropical fish, turtles or even one of Aore's visiting dugongs.
Remember they're wild animals — enjoy the encounter quietly and give them plenty of space.
🥥 Experience Island Life
Aore offers opportunities to experience a little more of everyday island life.
Depending on what's happening during your stay, you may be able to join local cooking, learn about coconuts and traditional foods, try weaving, visit a garden or farm, or simply spend some time with people who call Aore home.
These are often the experiences guests remember most.
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🚤 Take a Trip Around Aore
Seeing Aore from the water gives you a completely different perspective of the island.
Boat trips may be available depending on weather, sea conditions and local arrangements. Talk to your host if you'd like to explore more of the coastline or combine a boat trip with another island experience.
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💦 Discover Santo's Blue Holes
Across the water on Espiritu Santo you'll find some of Vanuatu's famous freshwater blue holes.
Places such as Matevulu, Riri and Nanda Blue Hole offer incredibly clear freshwater surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and make an excellent day trip from Aore.
Your host can help with transport and planning.
🏖️ Beaches & Port Olry
Santo is also home to some spectacular beaches and coastal scenery.
Champagne Beach is one of the island's best-known destinations, while Port Olry is a great place to enjoy the beach, explore the village and stop for lunch overlooking the water.
They can easily be combined into a day exploring the northern part of Santo.
🌿 Adventure on Santo
If you're looking for something more adventurous, Santo has plenty to offer.
Depending on availability, you can explore caves and rainforest, go diving or snorkelling, take a fishing charter, visit cultural attractions or experience some of the island's more remote natural areas.
The famous SS President Coolidge also makes Santo an internationally recognised diving destination.
🛍️ Visit Luganville
A trip into Luganville can be an experience in itself.
Visit the local market, pick up fresh produce, browse the shops, stop somewhere for lunch or simply spend a few hours seeing everyday life in Santo's main town.
🗺️ Not Sure What To Do?
That's easy — ask us.
Tell your host whether you're looking for adventure, culture, food, fishing, swimming or simply a relaxing day out and we can suggest something suitable.
Local conditions and availability can change, so your host will also know what's practical during your stay.