Vanuatu

Overview

Following the 17 December 2024 earthquake that affected Port Vila, there is damage to buildings and some roads. Damage is largely limited to Port Vila, particularly in the central business district, with parts of the CBD remaining cordoned and closed to the public.  Most tourism and accommodation operators in Port Vila have resumed operations. 

New Zealanders are advised to follow the advice of local authorities at all times, including ensuring awareness of and adherence to designated exclusion zones or evacuation orders. 

Some things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Vanuatu should be aware of are:

• Crime – robberies and assaults can happen, especially in the capital of Port Vila after dark.
• Natural disasters and severe weather - Vanuatu is in an active seismic zone and earthquakes, volcanic activity and tsunamis can occur. The Pacific cyclone season usually runs from November to April.

See below for detailed travel advice.

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