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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
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.
- Country
- Vanuatu
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Feb–Mar (higher rain risk)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- VUV
- Money
- Currency is the vatu (VUV, VT). Cards work in Port Vila and Luganville hotels and larger shops; outer islands are cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget VUV 2,500–3,500 excl. bed · Mid VUV 3,500–5,000 excl. bed · High VUV 5,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Digicel and Vodafone Vanuatu (formerly TVL) sell SIMs in Port Vila and at the airport; passport registration is required.
- Emergency
- Police 111 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 113
- Plugs
- Types I · 220–240 V · 50 Hz · Australian and NZ plugs fit; others need an adapter. Outer-island bungalows may have solar power only in the evening.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: Not expected; locals do not tip.; Guides and drivers: Not expected; a small gift or thanks is welcome.; Kastom villages: Pay the set fee rather than tipping individuals.
- Water
- Port Vila's water is treated but many visitors buy bottled; on islands, drink boiled, filtered or bottled water.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels and cafés; composting or pit toilets in outer-island bungalows. Carry paper and hand gel.
Get in
By air
- TAH · Whitegrass Airport
- Domestic flights from Port Vila; small terminal, road access to town.
Typical fares
- Port Vila → Whitegrass (Air Vanuatu)
- about VUV 12,000 per person, 45 min flight (check)
Show 6 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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.
See and do
Known for
- Blue Hole #1
- Blue Hole #2
- Little Black Beach
- Lowakus Cavern
- Blue Cave
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lenakel | Road south, about 5 km (3.1 mi)Road south, about 3.1 mi (5 km) | ≈10–15 min (check) |
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Halohalo |
| Thank you | Tankyutankyu |
| How much? | Hau mani?hau mani? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'halo' or 'gud moning'; shake hands gently; avoid: Loud or hurried greetings in villages
- Village entry: Stop at the edge, ask for the chief or a village contact, pay the custom fee; avoid: Walking onto a village beach or into a nasara (dancing ground) uninvited
- Nakamal: Speak softly, drink the shell in one go, sit quietly after; avoid: Loud talk, bright lights, pushing women into rural nakamals
- Photos: Ask every time; accept a no; pay a photo fee where set; avoid: Photographing ceremonies or sacred sites without permission
- Dress: Island dress or long shorts and sleeves in villages; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Sundays: Keep plans quiet; join a church service if invited; avoid: Noisy activities near villages
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
White Grass is generally safe; basic medical services are limited, so carry a first‑aid kit and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for White Grass yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Blue Hole #1
- Blue Hole #2
- Little Black Beach
- Lowakus Cavern
- Blue Cave
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Vanuatu Tourism Office: vanuatu.travel/
- Wikivoyage: White Grass, revision 5267800 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5267800
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/white-grass). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.