Bamboo Nakamal

Port Vila


With its colourful murals, this is one of the numerous welcoming kava bars in Port Vila's Nambatu area, on the hill near the hospital.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Port Vila attractions

1. National Museum of Vanuatu

0.17 MILES

This excellent museum, in a soaring traditional building opposite the parliament, has a well-displayed collection of traditional artefacts such as tamtam …

2. Iririki Island

0.53 MILES

Iririki is the green, bungalow-laden island right across from Port Vila’s waterfront; it was closed following Cyclone Pam in 2015 but is expected to…

3. Vila Outdoor Market

0.56 MILES

Vila’s colourful waterfront covered market (also known as the Mama's Market) is open round the clock from Monday morning to noon on Saturday with women…

5. Ekasup Cultural Village

1.25 MILES

Futuna islanders talk about and demonstrate their traditional lifestyle at their kastom village. If you're not heading out to other islands, this is an…

6. Erakor Island

1.88 MILES

Erakor is one of Vila's excellent resort islands. Day trippers can swim and snorkel at the shallow white-sand beach, kayak around the island or dine in…

7. Hideaway Island

4.94 MILES

Just 100m or so offshore from Mele Beach, Hideaway Island isn't all that hidden but it's one of Vila's favourite spots for snorkelling, diving or just…

8. Mele Cascades

5.81 MILES

This popular and photogenic swimming spot is 10km from Port Vila. A series of clear aquamarine pools terrace up the hillside, culminating in an impressive…