The Blue Holes sit on Espiritu Santo, the largest island in Vanuatu, in Sanma Province. They are also known as the Matevulu Blue Holes or the Espiritu Santo Blue Holes, and the name you will hear most often on the island is simply the Blue Holes.
What draws visitors is the water. A series of freshwater swimming holes lies among lush tropical vegetation, and the water is clear enough to show the blue that gives the place its name. The setting is green and quiet, which makes it a restful stop as much as an active one.
What you can do
The holes suit a few kinds of visit:
- Swimming in the fresh, clear pools
- Snorkeling to look at the water and what lives in it
- Rope swinging, a favourite with those who want something livelier
Because the holes are freshwater and surrounded by plants, many people come for a half day rather than a quick look, moving between a swim, a rest on the bank and a turn on the rope.
Planning your visit
The Blue Holes are on Espiritu Santo, so they are best reached as part of a stay on the island, where you can arrange transport and combine the visit with other things to do in the area. If you want to check details before you go, the contact number listed for the site is +678 36456. Vanuatu is a country where the weather and the local arrangements can shape a day, so it is worth asking ahead and bringing swimming gear, water and sun protection.