Aore Island Travel Guide
Your complete guide to Aore Island — how to get there from Luganville, the best things to do, snorkelling, beaches and where to stay.
A tranquil green island just across the channel from Luganville.
Aore Island sits in the Segond Channel off Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu’s largest island. Ringed by white-sand beaches, clear water and coral reefs, it’s one of the most relaxed escapes in the South Pacific — and the home of the Nemo Bay private marine reserve.
Whether you’re visiting for the day or staying a few nights, this guide covers how to get to Aore Island, the best things to do, and where to stay.
Getting here
Getting to Aore Island is easy. It’s a short 5–10 minute boat transfer across the Segond Channel from the Aore jetty in Luganville — the main town on Espiritu Santo.
Flights land at Santo–Pekoa International Airport (SON), about 15 minutes from the Luganville waterfront, with daily Air Vanuatu domestic connections from Port Vila. Lapita Beach arranges boat transfers for its staying guests and day-tour visitors.
Things to do
From snorkelling to island fishing — here’s how to spend your time on Aore.
An exclusive 800-acre private reef teeming with coral and tropical fish.
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Quiet, palm-fringed beaches with calm, clear water — perfect for families.
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Charter a boat for reef and sport fishing in the rich waters around Aore.
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Good to know
Stay beachfront and tour the Nemo Bay marine reserve with Lapita Beach on Aore Island.
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