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- Bungee jumping originated here — the Naghol land diving ceremony on Pentecost Island.
- Mount Yasur on Tanna is one of the most accessible active volcanoes.
- Very limited infrastructure on outer islands.
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Safety & Health
Very safe. Low crime. Friendly people. Natural hazards (cyclones, volcanoes, earthquakes) are the main risks.
- Limited medical facilities.
- Malaria present on some islands.
- Hepatitis A recommended.
- Malaria prophylaxis for some islands.
Cyclone season November–April. Active volcanoes. Earthquake risk. Very limited medical facilities on outer islands.
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Cultural Tips
- Watch the Naghol land diving on Pentecost Island (April–June) — the original bungee jump.
- Visit Mount Yasur volcano at night — standing on the rim watching eruptions.
- Try lap lap (root vegetable pudding) and fresh seafood.
- Don't visit sacred sites without permission.
- Don't photograph without asking.
- Don't wear shoes into a nakamal (meeting house).
Casual. Modest in villages.
Christian majority alongside kastom (traditional) beliefs. Both are respected.
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