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• Aore Island Boat Taxi Santo to Aore — <p>Local style boat taxi (Ferry) from Santo to Aore Island.</p><p>Departing from the main wharf in Luganville at Aore Ferry Cafe, this short transfer takes you directly across to your public landing or on to your accommodation on Aore Island. Simple, reliable, and the most common way to reach the island.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> If travelling from Santo Island to the Aore island public landing, car taxis are available <strong>by pre-arrangement and booking only. </strong></p>
• Aore Island Boat Transfers Santo to Aore Island — <p>Choose the transfer that suits your plans <strong>scheduled shared transfer</strong> or <strong>private boat transfer</strong> between Santo and Aore Island. Depending on weather and sea conditions, your transfer may be <strong>direct by boat</strong> or a combination of <strong>boat and road transport</strong>. Both options take approximately the <strong>same total travel time</strong>. Transfers use <strong>local-style open boats, commonly called banana boats in Vanuatu</strong>. These are <strong>not traditional enclosed ferries</strong>. This is the normal local way to travel between Santo and Aore Island.</p><p><br></p><h3>Scheduled Shared Transfer</h3><ul><li>8:00 AM Monday to Friday A$25:00 (VT2,000)➡️ Santo</li><li>3:00 PM Monday to Friday A$25:00 (VT2,000) ➡️ Aore </li></ul><h3>Private Boat Taxi </h3><ul><li>7:00 AM - 3:30 PM A$45:00 (VT3,500)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Weekends, Public Holidays and After Hours:</strong></p><ul><li> By prior private booking only</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Evenings/Night:</strong> </p><ul><li>Boat transfers operate during daylight hours and are not scheduled after sunset.</li><li>Local boats do not have navigation lights so it is not safe to travel</li></ul>
• Aore Island Day Tours — <p><strong>Experience a real island day on Aore.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Spend the day exploring Aore Island by boat, visiting local villages, swimming in clear tropical waters and enjoying a traditional Vanuatu beach lunch.</p><p><br></p><h3>Tour Overview</h3><p><strong>Departure</strong></p><p><br></p><p>9:00 am from the main jetty</p><p><br></p><p>Travel around Aore Island in a <strong>traditional local working boat</strong>, the same style used daily by island families and fishermen. Cruise past quiet beaches, coconut plantations and small coastal villages while learning about life on the island.</p><p><br></p><h3>Island Stop & Local home visit </h3><p>Visit a home along the coast where you will meet local families and experience everyday island life. Sit with the locals while they share stories about their lifestyle, fishing traditions and the history of the island.</p><p><br></p><h3>Traditional Island Lunch</h3><p><br></p><p>Enjoy a simple but delicious <strong>local meal prepared in traditional style</strong> at a beach house.</p><p><br></p><p>The menu may include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Fresh fish or island dishes</li><li><strong>Lap Lap</strong> cooked in earth oven</li><li>Seasonal tropical fruit</li><li>Fresh coconut</li></ul><p><br></p><p>While the food is prepared, relax under the shade of the trees and watch the traditional cooking process.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Swimming & Snorkelling</h3><p><br></p><p>After lunch, enjoy time to:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Swim in clear tropical water</li><li>Snorkel along the reef</li><li>Walk along quiet beaches</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Return Journey</h3><p><br></p><p>Cruise back along the coastline and return to the jetty at <strong>3:00 pm</strong>.</p><p><br></p><h3>Tour Details</h3><p><br></p><p>Duration - 6 hours</p><p><br></p><p>Departure - 9:00 am</p><p><br></p><p>Return - 3:00 pm</p><p><br></p><p>Includes - Boat tour around Aore Island, Traditional lunch, Seasonal fruit, Swimming and snorkelling time</p><p><br></p><h3> Price</h3><p><br></p><p><strong>AUD $95 per person (Minimum 3 )</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Private tour (boat hire)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>AUD $450 – $550 per boat</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Best For</h3><ul><li>Visitors wanting to experience <strong>real Vanuatu island life</strong>, meet locals, enjoy traditional food and explore the natural beauty of Aore Island.</li></ul><p><br></p>
• Aore Island Taxi
• Aore Island Whole Black Peppercorns — <h3>Aore Island Whole Black Peppercorns</h3><p><br></p><p><strong>Description</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Grown on a single-estate plantation on <strong>Aore Island, Vanuatu</strong>, these premium whole black peppercorns are cultivated using traditional island farming methods and harvested in small batches.</p><p>Our pepper vines are cared for by local horticulturalist <strong>T-Rex Uri from Malo Island</strong>, whose deep knowledge of traditional Melanesian farming helps maintain the natural strength and aroma of the crop. The peppercorns are hand-harvested, sun-dried, and carefully selected to preserve their natural oils and bold flavour.</p><p>This single-origin pepper delivers a rich aroma, warm heat, and complex flavour that chefs and home cooks value in grinders, marinades, and finishing dishes.</p><p>Perfect for everyday cooking, steak seasoning, seafood, vegetables, and gourmet kitchens.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Origin:</strong> Aore Island, Vanuatu</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Plantation: </strong>Phoenix Plantation </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Type:</strong> Single-estate black pepper</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Processing:</strong> Hand harvested and sun dried 1kg </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Price:</strong> $70 AUD | 5,600 VUV</p>
• Aore Pepper Gift Tin — <p>A premium gift tin filled with <strong>single-origin black peppercorns grown on Aore Island, Vanuatu</strong>. Our pepper vines are cultivated on a small island plantation using traditional farming methods and harvested in small batches to preserve their natural oils, aroma, and flavour.</p><p>The plantation works alongside <strong>local horticultural knowledge from Malo Island</strong>, supporting the health of the pepper vines and maintaining the quality of the crop. After harvest, the peppercorns are carefully sun dried and packed to retain their rich aroma and warm, balanced heat.</p><p>Presented in a reusable tin, this product makes an ideal <strong>Vanuatu souvenir, gourmet gift, or kitchen staple</strong> for those who enjoy freshly ground pepper.</p><p>Perfect for grinders, seasoning meats, seafood, vegetables, and everyday cooking.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Origin: </strong>Aore Island, Vanuatu</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Plantation: </strong>Phoenix Plantation</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Type: </strong>Single origin black pepper</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Processing:</strong> Hand harvested and sun dried</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Packaging:</strong> Reusable gift tin</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Best Use: </strong>Grinders and fresh seasoning</p><p><br></p><p>Price: $15 AUD | 1,200 VUV</p>
• Boat Taxi Aore — <p>Fast boat taxi from Santo to Aore Island.</p><p>Departing from the main wharf in Luganville, this short transfer takes you directly across to your public landing and then on to your accommodation on Aore Island. Simple, reliable, and the most common way to reach the island.</p><p>*</p><p>Add a shopping stop in Santo before departure if you need supplies.</p>
• Coffee Beans - 100g
• Nangai Nuts - 100gm — <p><strong>Nangai Nuts</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Nangai nuts are a traditional island food found across Vanuatu and the South Pacific. Harvested from tall forest trees, these rich, buttery nuts have been part of local diets for generations and are valued for both their flavour and natural nutrition.</p><p>Nangai nuts are naturally high in healthy oils, plant protein, and essential minerals. They provide long-lasting energy and are a good source of magnesium, potassium, and natural antioxidants that support heart health and overall wellbeing.</p><p>Often lightly roasted to bring out their smooth, nutty taste, nangai nuts are considered one of the Pacific’s most prized wild foods. Harvested seasonally and gathered by hand, they represent the simple, nutrient-rich foods that island communities have relied on for centuries.</p>

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