Things to do in Tanna Island, Vanuatu: The Best Outdoor Activities

Tanna ATV Adventures offers an exciting and unique opportunity to gain a real insight into this unspoilt tropical paradise and its friendly people. Utilising our small fleet of American-made Polaris quads, a variety of tours have been planned in conjunction with local chiefs allowing unprecedented access to Tanna’s rich beauty, history, customs and culture.

Louniel Beach is a surf beach ideally placed at the centre of the long stretch of beaches located on the northern sweep of the north-eastern side of the island. Louniel beach is a black sand beach reminiscent of the northern west coast beaches of the north island of New Zealand such as Piha and Muriwai. The coastline is covered in large plantations of Coconut palms and numerous Pandanus trees.Louniel beach has rolling surf, like its New Zealand counterparts, but its tropical setting makes the water temperature much warmer. The beach itself is not flat but - falls away fairly quickly allowing swimming in close to the shore. The black sand reminds one of powder snow and you can sink up to some depth in places. There are a number of underwater volcanic fumaroles just out to sea which results in various parts of the beach being covered in wavy patterns of pumice beads.A walk along the full length of Louniel beach takes about an hour and shows a different side of Tanna, most visitors don't get to see and appreciate. Getting to the beach is up over the transverse road from the whitegrass plains, to the cross roads in Middlebush. From there the road to Fetukai, leads onto the road down to the beach itself - the ride providing an exceptional view of the large Banyan trees and tall tree ferns amongst the dense tropical rainforest.Just before walking down onto the flatland adjacent to the beach, visitors can view the entire length of the beach from an escarpment immediately above it. The view is breathtaking, with My Yasur Volcano smoking in the background. Louniel Beach provides a contrasting experience to a trip to Tanna and one which ultimately ends up being a highlight to any visit to Vanuatu.

Volcano Island Divers, based at White Grass Ocean Resort & Spa on Tanna has opened up the Islands world class snorkeling sites to the world of SCUBA. Offering Pristine Virgin reefs, Swim Throughs, Caverns, Dugongs, Sharks, Turtles & all other marine life. Boat & Shore dives.

Many people travel to Tanna to see the Volcano, but there is so much more our island has to offer. Tokatan Tours invites you to explore the heart of Tanna: be stirred by the immensity of Vanuatu's Biggest Banyan Tree, immerse yourself in Tannese culture with our vibrant Toka Dance performance and stay in our Eco-Earthship. Tokatan Tours is locally run by our community for our community.

Horse Trekking on Tanna! One hour trail rides through lush quiet jungle or overnight trekking to the famous Mount Yasure volcano! All horses trained by Tom Nangam, the original Vanuatu horse whisperer. The Lodge is a great location on the edge of Lenakel, walking distance to the fresh markets, the sea front and the bakery. We have horses to suit every one from age 6 to 60+.