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Luganville

Luganville is a town in Sanma district, Vanuatu of about 13,397 people. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit: 37 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 churches and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Aore Island, Lonnoc Beach and Champagne Beach.

15.5199° S, 167.1624° EPop. 13,397

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Within 30 km85 places
Within 50 km101
Must-see4
Notable92
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Luganville

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

61 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Luganville
  2. Purumamasariver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Ratua Islandisland · 1 hrs
  4. Aore Islandisland · 1 hrs
  5. Palekula Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Maltinérava Islandisland · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Luganville
Today’s loopLuganvilleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Luganville?

Aore Island (island, about 8 km), South Pacific WWII Museum (museum, about 2 km), Cocoa Plantation Tour (attraction, about 6 km), Flower Garden Water Music (garden, about 6 km), Leweton Custom Village (attraction, about 6 km), SS President Coolidge (attraction, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Luganville?

101 places on Spotwander: 37 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 churches, 27 other attractions, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest river spot to Luganville?

Aore Island, about 8 km by road; Maltinérava Island (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Luganville?

Side River Church, about 1 km by road; Sarakata Anglican Church (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Luganville?

Start in Luganville, visit Purumamasa, then Ratua Island, then Aore Island, then Palekula Bay, then Maltinérava Island, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

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