Noda Guesthouse

Waterfall Village, South Pentecost

Noda Guesthouse is located at on the scenic western coast of South Pentecost. The guesthouse overlooks a pleasant beach which is suitable for swimming, and nearby coral reefs provide good opportunities for snorkeling. Behind Waterfall are mountain caves and the spectacular falls that give the village its name.

Noda Guesthouse is a friendly island guesthouse which has basic facilities. A generator provides electricity, and there is a shared flush toilet and shower block.

Waterfall Village is a 20-minute truck ride from Lonorore Airfield, and trading ships such as M.V. Brisk call at the village on a frequent basis.

Tours available from Noda Guesthouse

Village orientation (complementary)
Discover village life, meet the locals, find out about the area around the village.

Discover the local forest and gardens
Visit our lush tropical forest, and learn about local uses of plants for food, medicine or building. Visit a traditional village garden to see the local vegetables growing. Learn about the coconut and its many uses, and identify some of our local flora and fauna.

South Pentecost culture
Experience aspects of our local culture. Activities vary according to the time of year, and could include: weaving, music, or sand drawing. Learn some of our national language, Bislama.

Cave and waterfall
Explore underground in our cave then climb up to our waterfall as it cascades down the mountain, and swim in fresh, cool pools at the bottom.

Mountain trek
We can arrange a trek with a local guide. Some trails on Pentecost are quite steep so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

Ranwadi College
Visit the local high school, meet some of the students, and join in with their activities. Have a meal on the terrace outside the Home Economics room.

Land diving (May-June only)
We can arrange a limited number of visitors to this unique event. South Pentecost is the only place in the world where you can witness land-diving.

Prices

Accommodation: 2500 vatu per person per night. This includes linen, a complementary village tour and meals.

Transport: by 4WD truck from Lonorore Airfield to Noda Guesthouse – 2000 vatu per person (one way). We can also arrange trips to other parts of Pentecost.

Tours:
• Village orientation – complementary
• Forest and garden discovery – 800 vatu
• Pentecost culture – 800 vatu (per 2 hours)
• Cave and waterfall – 1500 vatu
• Mountain trek – 2500 vatu (per day)
• Land diving – 10 000 vatu (includes return transport to land diving site)

All prices are per person, and include guides and kastom fees where applicable. Some activities are dependent on weather conditions. Prices and availability may be subject to change.

Contact details

Noda Guesthouse is owned by Silas Buli, principal of nearby Ranwadi College.

For further information or bookings, please contact Silas on +678 38303 or 38141, or e-mail:

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