Mele
in Shefa Province, Vanuatu

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-17.689 and 168.290 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -17° 41' 21" and E 168° 17' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Vatu - VUV
Spoken languages:
Bislama, English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:53 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Pacific/Efate
UTC/GMT offset: 11 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:57 am and 5:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
17.826 and -11.572 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
El Gheddiya
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Vanuatu in Melanesia

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Vanuatu.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Vanuatu. Last Update: 2024-04-20 08:25:34

Delve into Mele

Mele in Shefa Province is a town located in Vanuatu a little north-west of Port Vila, the country's capital town.

Time in Mele is now 01:53 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Efate with an UTC offset of 11 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Mele. The closest airport in Vanuatu is Port Vila Bauerfield Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Chief Roi Mata’s Domain in a distance of 91 mi (or 147 km), North. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Port Vila, Lakatoro, Isangel, Saratamata and Luganville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

29°C (84 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

29°C (84 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 23rd of April 2024

30°C (85 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Grand Hotel and Casino

Address
4,0 mi
LINI HIGHWAY
00000 Port-Vila
Vanuatu

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Island Magic Resort

Address
2,9 mi
Devils Point Road, Mele Bay
Mele
Vanuatu

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chantilly's on the Bay

Address
3,3 mi
Lini Highway,Fatumary Bay
0 Port-Vila
Vanuatu

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Resort VANUATU

Address
4,3 mi
Tassiriki Park
00000 Port Vila
Vanuatu

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Warwick Le Lagon - Vanuatu

Address
5,6 mi
PO BOX 86 ERAKOR LAGOON
Port-Vila
Vanuatu

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Room With A View

Address
3,2 mi
Rene Pujol 889
Port Vila
Vanuatu

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Melanesian

Address
3,8 mi
P.O. Box 810
0 Port-Vila
Vanuatu

Time Information

Checkout: 18:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Coconut Palms Resort

Address
4,2 mi
Cornwall Street
Port Vila
Vanuatu

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


COCONUT PALMS RESORT

Address
4,3 mi
RUE CORNWALL
00000 PORT VILLA
Vanuatu

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tradewinds Villas

Address
4,4 mi
Captain Cook Avenue
Port Vila
Vanuatu

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Port Vila & Environs - Vanuatu - The Tour Shop

Published: October 26, 2012
Length: 12:36 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: VanuatuTourShop

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Published: December 04, 2013
Length: 38:39 min
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Author: Inventives Worldwide

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Port Vila et son marché

Published: December 04, 2012
Length: 46:45 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pascal Lefebvre

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Juergen Schreiter going Vanuatu | Car Ride Port Vila - Vanuatu Cruise -- City Traffic

Published: July 28, 2012
Length: 13:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Globetrotter Tours

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Published: December 04, 2013
Length: 01:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: April 21, 2010
Length: 25:31 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: vanuatu4you

Parasailing in the hearth of Port Vila bay.


A Scenic Flight in VANUATU by Cessna Aircraft No.4 : Landing at Port Vila Airport, Efate Island.

Published: February 24, 2012
Length: 15:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: takkuns2005

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Published: March 19, 2010
Length: 15:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: videopirate2010

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Un sismo de 7.1 sacudió las Islas Vanuatu

Published: March 10, 2012
Length: 24:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

Un terremoto de 7,1 grados de magnitud en la escala de Richter sacudió hoy las aguas de las islas Vanuatu, en el Pacífico Sur. El epicentro se localizó 60 kilómetros al noroeste de Isangel...


Game Fishing Vanuatu

Published: October 30, 2010
Length: 56:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: FishingVanuatu

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bauerfield International Airport

Bauerfield International Airport is an airport located in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The airport is relatively small in size, but its runway has the capability and length to accept jets up to the Boeing 767. It serves as the hub for Vanuatu's flag carrier airline, Air Vanuatu.

Located at -17.6992, 168.32 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Vanuatu, Port Vila, Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in the Pacific Ocean theatre of World War II

Mele (island)

Mele Island (also known by tourists as Hideaway Island) is a Polynesian outlier and islet in Vanuatu. The island is owned by the local Mele villagers, but is leased to the owners of Hideaway Island Resort. The island is accessed by a boat service from nearby Port Vila and offers accommodation and watersports to visitors.

Located at -17.6966, 168.264 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Polynesian outliers, Islands of Vanuatu

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Mele, Mélé