Scuba diver underwater at Million Dollar Point, Vanuatu

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Million Dollar Point


Million Dollar Point, where hundreds of tonnes of US military equipment was dumped, now shows its coral-encrusted machinery to snorkellers and divers. At low tide you'll find metal objects littering the beach for a kilometre in either direction. Don't leave your valuables around while you dive.


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2.82 MILES

Community members from Pentecost take you through a lush garden and show you how their beautiful mats are made. Near the airport.

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Listen to women making water music and see other traditions from the Banks Islands. Located near the airport; book in advance.

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