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The Mele Cascades are gorgeous!! The water is crystal clear and runs over limestone so it looks fantastic.
The cascades are about a 10 minute drive north of Port Vila and it costs around 200 vatu to get out there. Once you arrive you will have to pay a 1000 vatu fee to get into the cascades too...and if you're lucky you will get a guide.
You can swim in the cascades and look around as long as you like once you're there... You'll also find plenty of locals cooling off around the cascades.
Written May 14, 2004
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The cafe at Hideaway Island is a nice little cafe overlooking the ocean (which would be almost impossible on this island anyway...haha). They have a fairly 'normal' menu with burgers, chips etc but the prices are probably a little higher than in town.
Written May 12, 2004
Address: Hideaway Island
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To get to Hideaway Island from Port Vila you will need to catch a mini bus or taxi out to the ferry point (about a 10 minute drive) and then catch the free ferry across the water. (You will then have to pay the 500 vatu entry fee on arrival)
Updated May 14, 2004
Website: www.hideaway.com.vu
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All of the photos we saw of Hideaway Island looked like they had a gorgeous white sandy beach around the island... When we arrived we found out that it was infact a coral beach...a little disappointing but okay all the same...
Written May 12, 2004
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Luggage and bags: Take as little as possible...one small backpack or no bag at all if you can. We left our bag on the beach while we snorkelled and didn't have a problem but if we didn't take it then we wouldn't have had to worry...
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Take your own snorkel gear if you can, otherwise you can hire it for around 800 vatu per person.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Take lots of sunscreen...you will get burnt while snorkelling...
Written May 12, 2004
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Favorite thing: This is a view of the Hideaway Island 'Beach'... They suggest you don't snorkel in this area because of the rough rocks...
Written May 14, 2004
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Favorite thing: There is an underwater post office at Hideaway Island. I heard that it was the only one in the world - but I also heard that it was the 'first' one in the world so I'm not sure if there are others.
You can get a special 'plastic' postcard which you need to write on with pencil and then you will need to dive down a short distance to post your postcard.
It took around 1.5 weeks to arrive in Australia so get in early... ;) We arrived home before the postcard did...
Written May 12, 2004
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Favorite thing: We also saw a huge fish with big teeth while we were snorkelling...hmmmm...he scared me a bit but luckily he kept his distance... ;)
Written May 12, 2004
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Favorite thing: Snorkelling on Hideaway Island is pretty good...there are HEAPS of fish around and they are very friendly. There are all sorts of fish and some are really pretty... You can snorkel real close to the beach too which is good for a beginner like me. ;)
Written May 12, 2004
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Favorite thing: This is a view of Hideaway Island from the lookout at Klem's Hill. It isn't far at all from the edge of Efate - but probably too far to swim especially when there is a free ferry... ;)
Written May 12, 2004
Hideaway Island (or Mele Island as it is traditionally known) is a VERY small island off Efate just out of Port Vila. The island is a resort island with some great snorkelling and diving...
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