Airport & Boat Transfers

Getting to Aore Island is easy. We offer boat transfers between Luganville, Espiritu Santo and

Aore Island, including car transfers to Phoenix Plantation and Aore Island accommodation.

Island guides and tips

Domestic flights to Aore Island Vanuatu

March 6, 2026

How to book domestic flights to Santo in Vanuatu, what to expect at Port Vila and Santo airports, and how to reach Aore Island by taxi and boat transfer.

Aore Island Guidebook – Tours, Accommodation & Local Experiences

By Justine Murray • October 13, 2025

Discover Aore Island, Vanuatu where to stay, what to see, and the best local tours. Learn how to get here, visit cocoa and vanilla farms, and experience real island life.

How to get to Aore Island from Brisbane

By Justine Murray • October 10, 2025

Discover the easiest way to travel from Brisbane to Aore Island, Vanuatu. Includes direct flights to Santo, connection routes via Port Vila, ferry details.

Aore Island Resorts, Airbnbs, and the Real Island Experience

By Justine Murray • September 27, 2025

Discover Aore Island in Vanuatu – resorts, Airbnbs, villages, and expat homes. Explore beaches, culture, and island life beyond the resort.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a stay on Aore Island?
Book direct via the link or email info@vanuatuisland.org lor whats App +678 7342101
Where is Aore Island?
Aore Island is located just off the coast of Espiritu Santo in northern Vanuatu. It is a short 5–10 minute boat ride from Luganville town.
What type of information does Vanuatu Island provide?
We share guides on holidays, lifestyle, real estate, and business in Vanuatu.
Where can I stay on Aore Island?
ou can stay in beachfront houses, island resorts, local-style tree houses and off-grid accommodation on Aore Island. Phoenix Plantation offers Beachfront on Aore, Aore Tree House and Aore Plantation House, with stays ranging from absolute beachfront to traditional island-style accommodation.
What can I do on Aore Island?
Aore Island is ideal for , swimming, fishing, plantation tours, village experiences and exploring by boat. Visitors can discover cocoa, vanilla and pepper plantations, explore WWII sites, snorkel for dugongs and turtles, experience traditional Vanuatu food and culture, or simply enjoy Aore Island’s beaches and tropical surroundings.
We also offer freediving advntures and lessons.