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Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
An uninhabited island known for its somewhat comical appearance (hence its common nickname, Hat Island) and the burial place of Vanuatu's last chief Roi Mata, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Islanders consider the island tapu and it's off-limits to visitors.
Eretoka is a small uninhabited island in Shefa Province of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean. The island lies off the western coast of Efate Island. There is a lighthouse built in the 1960s.
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A small shed contains a motley collection of WW2 artifacts. The main draw here is the wreck of a F4U Corsair that crashed here on approach to Efate, which is located in water shallow enough to snorkel (only 2m deep) and can be visited by boat (2500 VT). There used to be a second Corsair here as well, but that was shipped off to Adelaide for restoration in 2009.
Swimming spot on the east side of the island, known for its startling blue color (on a sunny day) and rope swings that let you plunge into the deep water. There is no beach and only minimal facilities, so bring what you need. Popular with tours from Port Vila.