Place to visit
Kuwae, Vanuatu: what it is and when to go
Kuwae is a submarine caldera between the Epi and Tongoa islands in Vanuatu. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is May to October. In December there are 13 h of daylight, and in June, 11 h. It has articles in 16 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in Vanuatu out of the 31 on this site. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Submarine caldera between the Epi and Tongoa islands in Vanuatu · Nature
- Where
- Vanuatu
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- VLI Port Vila, 100 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -16.83043, 168.54175
What it is and where
Kuwae is a submarine caldera between the Epi and Tongoa islands in Vanuatu. It has articles in 16 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in Vanuatu out of the 31 on this site.
Its coordinates are -16.83043, 168.54175; the nearest main airport is Bauerfield International Airport (VLI, Port Vila), 100 km as the crow flies. How to get around Vanuatu (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Vanuatu. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kuwae is May to October.
- JanBetter not12:54
- FebBetter not12:33
- MarPossible12:07
- AprPossible11:37
- MayBest time11:13
- JunBest time11:00
- JulBest time11:05
- AugBest time11:26
- SepBest time11:55
- OctBest time12:23
- NovPossible12:48
- DecBetter not13:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h of daylight, and in June, 11 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Vanuatu in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Vanuatu
To enter Vanuatu there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Cyclones from November to April, plus volcanoes and earthquakes”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Vanuatu checklist. Currency: Vatu (VUV); plugs: Type I · 220 V · 50 Hz (the Australian plug); emergencies: 112 · 111 ambulance · 113 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tavai RuroVolcano11 km
- East EpiSubmarine volcano in Vanuatu23 km
- KutaliVolcano29 km
- Cook ReefReef in Vanuatu38 km
- LopeviIsland in Vanuatu41 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Vanuatu guide.
More in Vanuatu: Nature
- Mount Tabwemasana
- Mount Yasur: mountain (volcano) in Vanuatu
- Mount Gharat: mountain in Vanuatu
- Manaro Voui
- Marum: volcano of Ambrym, Vanuatu
- Mount Tukosmera: mountain in Vanuatu
Every Vanuatu place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kuwae?
It is a submarine caldera between the Epi and Tongoa islands in Vanuatu. It has articles in 16 Wikipedias: it is one of the ten best-known places in Vanuatu out of the 31 on this site.
When is the best time to visit Kuwae?
May to October. In December there are 13 h of daylight, and in June, 11 h.
How do you get to Kuwae?
The nearest main airport is Bauerfield International Airport (VLI), 100 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Vanuatu is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Vanuatu map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tavai Ruro, East Epi, Kutali. The rest is in the Vanuatu guide.
Keep reading
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