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Banks Islands
On the western coast, two magnificient waterfalls
cascade down from the top of the rocks into a beautiful
natural pool carved out with the passage of time,
flowing to the sea. These are the Sasar waterfalls
accessible by boat. Join them for the annual events.
Neighbouring islands are : Ravenga, Kwakea, Nawila and
Mota. Motalava, second island to be served by Vanair in
the Banks is the most popular. It is famous for its
dances (dancing stones), a multicoloured statue called
Tamata and the sleeping mountains.
To the north-west, the incredible Reef Islands
constitute a group of islands with superb white sand
beaches and coconut trees, they are not inhabited and
team with fish, so a good spot for game fishing. Game
fishing in the Banks has the highest record for heavy
weights in the world. To the very north, Ureparapara, an
old volcano no longer active in the shape of a horseshoe
opening out into the ocean, offers the unique
opportunity of sailing right into the heart of the
crater by boat.
Gaua, also known as Santa Maria, is the second largest
island in the Banks with an area of roughly 330 km2. On
Gaua, visitors will find the largest volcanic lake in
the South Pacific, an active volcano, an enormous
waterfall (124 m tall) and a cultural vibrancy
characteristic of the Banks and Torres. Flights to Gaua
are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Boats can be taken
from Gaua to the islands of Merig and Merelava as well.
Torres Islands
The Torres Islands, which lie some 170 km to the south
of the Solomon Islands,extend over 50 km lengthwise.
Made up of 6 islands, they are famous for their enormous
coconut crabs, pristine white sandy beaches, giant
turtles which come up to bury their eggs in the sand and
the caves of Yeyenwu on the island of Hiu (with
stalagmites, stalactites and amazing murals).
To get to these islands, there are 3 flights per weeks
to the Banks, on Motalava and one flight a week to the
Torres, at Linua.
Call the Torba Province for information and
accommodation : 678-38550.
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