What's On
Located in the South Pacific, the island nation of Vanuatu is a travel destination for active travelers looking for adventurous holidays that include sporting events and exciting activities.
"Vanuatu provides the perfect backdrop for travellers looking for an action-packed adventure, or a holiday where there are plenty of opportunities to keep active,” says Linda Kalpoi, General Manager, Vanuatu Tourism Office.
“From idyllic beaches and lagoons, to lush rain forest, to our unique countryside, the very best of Vanuatu is incorporated into a number of activities and sporting events on our 2012 calendar."
Pentecost Land Diving Festival
When: April -June 2012. Where: Pentecost, Vanuatu.
Pentecost is famous throughout the world for the land diving ritual, known as Nagol or N'gol, which occurs between April and June. The ritual, which influenced the invention of bungy jumping, sees local men and boys as young as seven jumping from a 20 to 30 metre high manmade tower with only a vine attached to their legs.
Vanuatu Adventure Race
When: 24 May 2012 (Unity Park, Luganville); 27 May 2012 (Holiday Inn, Port Vila). Where: Espiritu Santo and Efate, Vanuatu.
The Vanuatu Adventure Race is an annual event which takes place over three days in Efate, combining trekking, swimming, abseiling, kayaking, snorkelling and archery. In addition to the action-packed race, competitors also have the unique opportunity to take in the sights and local culture of Efate.
Vanuatu Open Water Swim
When: 9 June 2012 (Port Vila); 12 June 2012 (Espiritu Santo). Where: Port Vila, Efate; Aore Island, and Espiritu Santo, Vanuapu.
The Vanuatu Open Water Swim Series is one of the signature events on the Vanuatu sporting calendar. The swims kick off in Port Vila, where competitors can partake in either the 3.2km or 1.5km swim around Iririki Island in Port Vila Harbour.
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This all sounds quite fascinating, but I can assure you that you will NEVER see me jumping off a tower with only a vine attached to my legs.
