Nature and wildlife enthusiasts are lucky when it comes to picking a vacation destination.
There's always somewhere new to travel, scenery to take in and landscapes to explore when you're looking to see the flora and fauna.
As well as a gorgeous tropical island holiday and all the luxuries offered by world-class hotels and resorts, Vanuatu should be your next destination to discover interesting and unique native bush, animal and plant life.
Book your stay in Vanuatu and have a look for some of this iconic plant and birdlife.
Fish Poison Tree A medium size tree that grows up to 25m tall, the Fish Poison tree gets its name because of its common usage.
The tree produces a box-shaped fruit that travels, much like the coconut, on the current of the ocean, surviving up to fifteen years at sea.
Every part of this tree is poisonous, the fruit potent enough that its seeds are commonly used to kill fish for an easy catch through suffocation, leaving still able to be eaten.
Royal Parrotfinch One of Vanuatu's native birds, the Royal Parrotfinch is often found in small groups amongst the forest canopy.
Conservation breeding programs have been ensuring the survival of this brightly colored finch, especially in Lake Letas Reserve, Gaua in northern Vanuatu.
Vanuatu Fan Palm A slim, small-sized palm tree native to Vanuatu, the Vanuatu Fan Palm has distinctive leaves that resemble a folded paper fan.
This small plant grows up to ten feet tall, but is usually cultured closer to six as it is a popular 'exotic' plant that features in many gardens.
Mape Tree You might encounter the Mape Tree on a few different South Pacific holidays; native to Fiji, Papa New Guinea, the Solomon Islands as well as Vanuatu, this evergreen tropical tree has a history of use by people of Polynesia and Melanesia.
The tree's bark and leaves are used medicinally while branches make for good firewood.
Mape Tree timber is often used in carving and craft, making canoes, tools and all sorts of small construction bits and pieces.
Spend a week in Vanuatu and experience the beauty and wonder of the local flora and fauna for yourself.
Take part in an eco-tour during your stay and travel anywhere on the islands from the Lololima Waterfalls to Mount Yasur Volcano and everything in between! Book with a local eco-tour guide company for a fantastic, in-depth journey - enquire with your resort or hotel when you book about any tour packages offered that you can take advantage of.
There's always somewhere new to travel, scenery to take in and landscapes to explore when you're looking to see the flora and fauna.
As well as a gorgeous tropical island holiday and all the luxuries offered by world-class hotels and resorts, Vanuatu should be your next destination to discover interesting and unique native bush, animal and plant life.
Book your stay in Vanuatu and have a look for some of this iconic plant and birdlife.
Fish Poison Tree A medium size tree that grows up to 25m tall, the Fish Poison tree gets its name because of its common usage.
The tree produces a box-shaped fruit that travels, much like the coconut, on the current of the ocean, surviving up to fifteen years at sea.
Every part of this tree is poisonous, the fruit potent enough that its seeds are commonly used to kill fish for an easy catch through suffocation, leaving still able to be eaten.
Royal Parrotfinch One of Vanuatu's native birds, the Royal Parrotfinch is often found in small groups amongst the forest canopy.
Conservation breeding programs have been ensuring the survival of this brightly colored finch, especially in Lake Letas Reserve, Gaua in northern Vanuatu.
Vanuatu Fan Palm A slim, small-sized palm tree native to Vanuatu, the Vanuatu Fan Palm has distinctive leaves that resemble a folded paper fan.
This small plant grows up to ten feet tall, but is usually cultured closer to six as it is a popular 'exotic' plant that features in many gardens.
Mape Tree You might encounter the Mape Tree on a few different South Pacific holidays; native to Fiji, Papa New Guinea, the Solomon Islands as well as Vanuatu, this evergreen tropical tree has a history of use by people of Polynesia and Melanesia.
The tree's bark and leaves are used medicinally while branches make for good firewood.
Mape Tree timber is often used in carving and craft, making canoes, tools and all sorts of small construction bits and pieces.
Spend a week in Vanuatu and experience the beauty and wonder of the local flora and fauna for yourself.
Take part in an eco-tour during your stay and travel anywhere on the islands from the Lololima Waterfalls to Mount Yasur Volcano and everything in between! Book with a local eco-tour guide company for a fantastic, in-depth journey - enquire with your resort or hotel when you book about any tour packages offered that you can take advantage of.