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White Grass Ocean Resort & Spa
Lenakel, Tafea, Vanuatu · Independent · Accessible Luxury
White Grass has kept a small row of bures on Tanna's northwest coral coast since 1999, the sheltered side of an island whose active volcano, Mount Yasur, throws ash the other way. In 2016 the resort opened Volcano Island Divers, still Tanna's only PADI centre. In 2024 that shop became the first PADI Eco Dive Centre in Melanesia.
- 20 rooms
- Opened 1999
- Neighborhood: Northwest Tanna / Imanaka
About White Grass Ocean Resort & Spa
- Volcano Island Divers opened in 2016 as Tanna's only PADI centre, and in 2024 it became the first PADI Eco Dive Centre in Melanesia.
- The resort has stood on the northwest coast since 1999, with the Nabisa spa using coconut and tamanu from the island, and Yasur a day trip inland.
History
Opened in 1999 on Tanna's sheltered northwest coast, close to the airstrip and clear of the worst ash from Mount Yasur. Volcano Island Divers, the island's PADI centre, opened on site in 2016 and in 2024 became the first PADI Eco Dive Centre in Melanesia.
The setting
On the northwest coast of Tanna, near Lenakel and the airstrip, with Mount Yasur a day trip inland.
Experiences
- Visiting Yasur volcano — Visit the volcano, which seethes and belches at 15-30 minute intervals.
- Visiting custom villages — Being welcomed into custom villages.
- Diving and snorkeling on the pristine reef — Diving or snorkeling on the resort's pristine reef.
- Fishing — Fishing activities available.
Amenities
- Nabisa Day Spa
- Volcano Island Divers (PADI dive centre)
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sea-view restaurant and bar
- Direct reef edge snorkeling access
- Pitch 'n putt golf course and petanque field
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