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Notable river spot · Sanma, Vanuatu

Malao

Malao is a river spot in Sanma, Vanuatu.

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Malao: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Malao

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Malao — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -15.35791, 167.20860. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Malao yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Malao?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Malao?

    Nearby: Aore Island (river spot, 30 km), Lonnoc Beach (beach, 32 km), Champagne Beach (beach, 32 km), Mount Tabwemasana (viewpoint, 61 km), Dany Island (river spot, 0 km), Malvapevu (river spot, 2 km).

    Is Malao worth visiting?

    Malao is listed as a notable river spot in Vanuatu on Spotwander.