Noda Guesthouse

Waterfall Village, South-west 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 with good facilities. A generator provides electricity, and there is a flush toilet and shower.

Waterfall Village is a 20-minute truck ride from Lonorore Airport, with flights to Vila and Santo three or four times per week. Ships such as M.V. Brisk also 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. This activity is dependent on weather conditions.

Land diving (April-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.

Package tours

We have good contacts with guides and transport operators and can help you put together a 3 or 5-day package tour, taking in South Pentecost's many attractions in the easiest possible way. All earnings from such locally-organised tours go directly to members of village communities on Pentecost.

Prices

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

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

Additional fees may apply for tours and activities. Prices and availability may be subject to change.

Contact details

For further information or bookings, please contact Silas Buli on (+678) 5473071.

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