About
Tanna Island lies in the south of Vanuatu, in the Tafea Province of the Oceania region. It is a volcanic island, and its best-known feature is Mount Yasur, which visitors come to see because it is one of the world's most accessible active volcanoes, with eruptions that continue over long periods.
What the visit is like
Going to Tanna is largely about the volcano. Mount Yasur draws travellers who want to stand near a working crater rather than observe one from a distance. The activity is steady rather than occasional, so the experience is less about waiting for a rare event and more about watching a landscape that is always in motion. Plan the trip around the volcano first, and let the rest of the island fill in the days around it.
The island around the volcano
Tanna is a volcanic island, and its scenery reflects that, with dark volcanic ground shaping the landscape across the island. Its location in southern Vanuatu places it within an island nation that is spread across the Pacific, so a stay here is also a chance to see a part of the country beyond its main centres.
Before you go
- Mount Yasur is the reason most people make the journey, so build your plans around it.
- Because the volcano is active, conditions at the crater can change, so check locally before heading up.
- Tanna is in southern Vanuatu, so allow for travel within the island and between islands when planning your route.