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Sailing to An Active Volcano in Vanuatu WHSE124
18 September 2023 · 26 min · 44K views · New Zealand
What this video covers
Port Resolution on the island of Tanna serves as the southernmost port of entry in Vanuatu.10:48 Cruisers must email local authorities in advance to request permission to enter.10:56 The clearance process involves rowing ashore to a small hut where officials collect forms and fees; immigration and biosecurity clearance may occur days or weeks later at larger ports like Port Vila, depending on official availability.3:55 The road between the port and the main town is a treacherous, two-hour off-road journey typically serviced by trucks on a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday schedule.3:10 Local infrastructure is limited, with many facilities damaged by recent cyclones.5:05 Visitors often organize group transport to the base of the nearby active volcano, which requires a final drive up the mountain at sunset to reach the crater’s edge.12:33 The area also features geothermal hot springs and natural clay deposits used for traditional ceremonies.15:50
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