Comments on: Matevulu Blue Hole, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 04:11:17 +0000

Hi Daryl, thanks so much for letting me know. We actually went to Lope Lope but not to the resort, we went for the horse-riding experience and I have blogged about that separately. I can fully recommend the horse-riding. I fully accept that the food at Lope Lope would be expensive; it seems that food in Vanuatu is ridiculously priced given what they pay in outgoings like rent and wages. They seem to charge Sydney prices for food not as well prepared, not as interesting, not as well presented and certainly without our overheads so I’m at a loss to understand why they charge so much. Not to mention they don’t even have to pay tax! Thanks for letting me know about the price rise since the devastating cyclone.

By: Daryl

Daryl — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 03:52:28 +0000

I have been there twice now, first was in October with my wife and when we ended up at Luganville with the younger kids (9 and 10) about 2 weeks ago after Vila was cancelled and we were rescheduled with going to Santo instead (and as it turned out a large group of friends) we had to take them to see both the Nanda Blue hole as well as the Matevulu blue Hole.

The pictures and your account of it took me right back there again but I know you will agree even as stunning as it looks in the photos they just cant do it justice for how beautiful it is to actually be there.

On this trip we also visited Lope Lope Ranch which is about 10 minutes drive from the Matevulu Blue hole where there is a resort with bar and restaurant, the restaurant is quite pricey ($13 for a bowl of chips) and when we were there they ran out of just about everything edible but in spite of the prices I recommend you have your driver call in there even if only to have a drink and take in the view for half an hour or so, it really is a special place to go

A word of warning though, In October before cyclone pam the price of most tours was $10 per person return or we hired a small taxi for $80 for 4 to 5 hours so we could take our time and spend our day as we wanted to (ended up giving him $100 because Pascal really looked after us) when we returned 2 weeks ago after the cyclone the prices had gone up quite considerably and some people had paid $40 per person each way to go to just one Blue hole and they had a short time limit there as well. It really is essential if you go there to know how much to expect to pay and stick to it, if they give you exceptional service by all means slip them some extra money but don’t get ripped off.

By: Matevulu Blue Hole, Santo, Vanuatu - Hotly Spiced

Matevulu Blue Hole, Santo, Vanuatu - Hotly Spiced — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 06:19:08 +0000

[…] Matevulu Blue Hole is about a 20-minute drive from Luganville. There is a turn-off to the left off the coast road and you travel for another 5-10 minutes along part of what was in WWII, a USA airstrip, and then you arrive at the blue hole. […]

By: mjskit

mjskit — Sun, 02 Feb 2014 21:07:32 +0000

We have a “blue hole” outside Albuquerque but it doesn’t look anything like this. I’m too old to do a lot of stuff that I did as a kid, but I sure would love to do a rope swing! I love those. Looks like everyone is having FUN!

By: betsyb

betsyb — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 17:24:46 +0000

Wow. I thought the water at Champagne Bay was gorgeous, but this is stunning. How stressful to have your driver falling asleep at the wheel on a vacay, though. Glad you were safe and sound in the end.

By: Amanda (@lambsearshoney)

Amanda (@lambsearshoney) — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:16:22 +0000

Goodness – how disconcerting to have your driver trying not to doze off like that. And what a stunning place. I’ve never been to that part of the world and it’s on my list.

By: Debra

Debra — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 05:59:52 +0000

How beautiful! I love the color of the fresh water and would really enjoy taking a dip! I don’t think I’m good for the plummet, but I sure do admire that you participated. And I’m thrilled for Alfie to have conquered his fears and I’m sure this will be a lifelong memory. The picture of Johnnie hitting himself in the side of his head to stay awake is just hilarious. If I’d been with you I’d have been with Arabella in in fear, but you are an adventure-worthy family!

By: Joanna

Joanna — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:29:08 +0000

Hi Charlie! It’s me, Jo! I started a new blog! I am going to be sharing new recipes (and some of my tried and true) over at foodgurly.com. The new blog is all about finding balance and finally getting healthy and fit, one day at a time! I’m really excited about it! Don’t forget to subscribe by e-mail so you can get all the posts right in your inbox!! There are gonna be great photos, too!! I hope…. 😉 xo

By: Daisy@Nevertoosweet

Daisy@Nevertoosweet — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 23:40:08 +0000

I’ve never gone on vacation to a tropical island but I really think I should look into it! Its magnificent the waters so clear and I like it when local people are so friendly hehe xx

By: Eva Taylor

Eva Taylor — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 00:14:30 +0000

Charlie, I can’t tell you how much I enjoying reading about your cruising adventures. Your slightly sarcastic writing fits perfectly with my style of humour.
I’m glad Alfie made the jump, did Arabella and Carl do it too? Good for you for do in it, I wish there were photos though.
I’m very glad that you had such a lovely time on this vacation.