Port Vila : Shore Services

Communications

It is not possible to make collect calls from anywhere in Vanuatu.

Pacific Cafe & Internet Ballande Centre (D-Dock), Opposite The Sebel Hotel, Port Vila Tel:+678 7726240 pacificcafe@vanuatu.com.vu Opening Hours: MON to SAT: 7:00am to 7:00pm CHEAP & FAST Internet: 10VT a Minute. Services Available: Wireless, SKYPE, Printing, Scanning, Copying, Burning DVD/CD and Food and Beverage.

The Connect Cafe/ Yachting World Next to Waterfront Bar & Restaurant Opening Hours: 0830-1630(Mon-Sat). Closed Sundays For all your internet requirements (ASDL & WiFi) Faxes (678)7725137, photocopies and laminates. Coffee and home made biscuits while you surf. Public telephones for internationals calls next to our Connect Cafe.

Nambawan Cafe, Bar & Internet Opposite Quarantaine anchorage, waterfront, Port Vila, Efate Tel:Mob: (678) 7744 826 info@nambawan.com

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Banks

Several banks in town (ANZ, Westpac, National Bank).

Laundry

Several laundry services around town.

Pacific Wash and Dry Ballande Centre (D-Dock) Opposite The Sebel Hotel, Port Vila Tel:+678 7722335 pacificwashanddry@vanuatu.com.vu Opening Hours: EVERYDAY: 7:30am to 6:00pm CHEAP Laundry Services: Wash, Dry, Ironing and Folding.

Provisions

Provisioning is good with some duty-free shops for visitors. There is a good market on the waterfront, opposite the Government building, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings 0600-1300. Most shops are on Kumul Highway, the main street, and there are three supermarkets in town.

Duty-free spirits, or any other goods, should be purchased in Vila as these are not available in Luganville.

Transport & Travel

Public buses around town for 100 Vt ride. Taxis services available. Several travel agencies offer airfares and day tours.

Discount Rentals & Unity Airlines Tel:(678) 7723242/7724475/ 7744475, Fax:(678) 7723513/7723305 Discount Rentals & Unity Airlines Noonsite Page, www.discount-rentals.com.vu, discount.rentals@vanuatu.com.vu Port Vila's most experienced, non-franchised, Car Rental Company. Unity Airlines organises sightseeing tours; full day tours; overnight excursions and charter services. Discount Rentals has an office next to the town Market House at the Lelapa Tours office; the airport offices are located in the Domestic and International terminals.

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Computer/Photo/Video

CyberC@fe
opposite Au Bon Marche 2, PO Box 932, Port Vila, Efate
Tel:(678) 7725766
lgmorgane@gmail.com
Opening Hours: 0630-1930(Mon-Fri), 0630-1430(Sat), closed Sun.

Downtown Internet
Govand Building, Walter Lini Highway, P.O Box 1120, Port Vila, Efate
Tel:(678) 7726760, Mob: (678) 7741377
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00 Hrs, Sun & Public Holidays: 09:00 Hrs-13:00hrs, Saturday Closed.

eTech (vanuatu) Ltd
Lini Highway, opposite Waterfront Bar, Port Vila, Efate
Tel:(678) 7726933/7723800, Fax:(678) 7726944
sashi_singh@erpsaust.com
Sales, service and repairs. Will visit yachts.

Medical/Health

Medical facilities are limited outside Vila and Luganville.

Several doctors and dentist practice in Port Vila.

Several pharmacies in town.

Dentist (Dr Herve Collard)
Oceania Building, Port Vila
Tel:(678) 7722306/7724381, Fax:(678) 7725641
famcol@vanuatu.com.vu

Vila Central Hospital
Tel:(678) 7722100
24 hours casualty department.

Accommodation

All types of accomodations are offered around Port Vila and Efate island.

The Melanesian Port Vila
PO Box 810, Port Vila, Efate
Tel:(678) 7722150 , Fax:(678) 7722678
melanesian@vanuatu.com.vu

Activities

Check for cultural activities organized by Alliance Française (music day 21 of June, cinema, art exhibitions, ...) Tel: (678) 22947 / aliafra@vanuatu.com.vu

Check for special events organized year long with the participation of the tourism office. Level 1, Pilioko House information hours: Mon-Fri: 730-430 / Sat 800-1200

Discount Rentals & Unity Airlines [see above]

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Shopping

Duty-free shopping available in town before departure.

Attractions

Vanuatu Cultural Centre
Rue d'Artois, Port Vila

Vanuatu Discovery
between market & Iriki landing, PO Box 1073, Port Vila, Efate
Tel:(678) 7723167, Mob: (678) 46312, after hours (687) 27097
vandiscovery@vanuatu.com.vu
Round island tour 9am-5pm with professional native guide.

Restaurants & Bars

Pacific Cafe & Internet Ballande Centre (D-Dock), Opposite The Sebel Hotel, Port Vila Tel:+678 7726240 pacificcafe@vanuatu.com.vu Opening Hours: MON to SAT:7:00am to 7:00pm CHEAP FOOD & BEVERAGE starting from 350vt a Plate! Full menu and Take-away is available Vanuatu's World Famous Tusker and Vanuatu Bitter Beer also Wine, Coffee and Soft Drinks.

The Connect Cafe/ Yachting World [see above]

Nambawan Cafe, Bar & Internet [see above]

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