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Major city · Vanuatu

White Grass

Spend 1–2 days in White Grass, stay at a beachfront resort; fly in from Port Vila and walk the coastal road.

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White Grass is a small coastal village on Tanna with a few resorts and nearby snorkeling sites. One night lets you see the beach and the Blue Holes; a second day adds a relaxed walk along the coast and optional extra sights.

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More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
VUV
Best months
May–Oct
avoid Feb–Mar (higher rain risk)
Airport
TAH
Nights
1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for White Grass: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Melanesia ↗Malaria is present in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and parts of Vanuatu (not Fiji or New Caledonia): ask a travel clinic about tablets before you go.
  • Vanuatu ↗Many nationalities receive a visitor permit on arrival, but rules vary by passport: check the Vanuatu Immigration and Passport Services Department before booking.
  • Vanuatu ↗Land, beaches and many attractions are owned by local communities: pay the custom or landowner fee where asked, and ask before entering villages.
  • Vanuatu ↗Volcano visits (Yasur on Tanna, Ambrym and others) follow official alert levels: go only with local guides and follow closures.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for White Grass111 ▾

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about White Grass, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Blue Hole #1Blue Hole #2Little Black BeachLowakus CavernBlue Cave
Airports
TAH Whitegrass Airport (Domestic flights from Port Vila; small terminal, road access to town.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  5. May

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Feb–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jul (23°C (73°F) low), wettest Mar (14 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

White Grass: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

13 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

14 rd

Apr

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

12 rd

May

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

10 rd

Jun

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

8 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

8 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

11 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The main road follows the coastline; most attractions are reachable by foot or a short vehicle transfer. Arrange a van from the airport and confirm road conditions, especially after rain.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Lenakel

go

Door to door: ≈10–15 min (check)

Road south, about 5 km (3.1 mi)

Small town with shops and two restaurants.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Tanna Evergreen Resort

Rocky Ridge Bungalows

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
VUV 2,500–3,500 excl. bed
Mid
VUV 3,500–5,000 excl. bed
High
VUV 5,000+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

White Grass is generally safe; basic medical services are limited, so carry a first‑aid kit and keep valuables secure.
  • Limited medical facilities on Tanna; carry basic first‑aid.
  • Roads can be unpaved after heavy rain; check conditions.
  • Power outages occur occasionally; bring a charger or power bank.

Emergency numbers

Police
111
Ambulance
112
Fire
113

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Emergency

  • Police111
  • Ambulance112
  • Fire113

Embassy

Nearest foreign embassy is in Port Vila; check for consular services.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Port Vila → Whitegrass (Air Vanuatu): about VUV 12,000 per person, 45 min flight (check)

Say or show

  • Halo — Hello (halo)
  • Tankyu — Thank you (tankyu)
  • Hau mani? — How much? (hau mani?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for White Grass. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Feb–Mar (higher rain risk) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Vanuatu

Sources

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