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Locally run shuttle vans and taxis take you into town. Fit passengers can walk, but it is a long walk in the heat."],["Watch-outs","Agree taxi fares before you set off, and use the official rate card where one is shown. Sellers at the market will bargain hard, so be patient. Sun protection and water are essential."],["Port Vila town","The town has a market, craft shops and the Independence Park. The Vanuatu Cultural Centre and the National Museum explain the islands' history and customs."],["Iririki Island","Iririki is a small island in the harbour, reached by water taxi. It has a resort and a short walk with views back to the town."],["Day trips","Snorkelling and diving sites lie around the bay, and tours go to the Mele Cascades and the Ekasup village. Book with a local operator who knows the conditions."],["Food & shopping","Local food includes laplap, a baked dish of root vegetables, and fresh seafood. Markets sell fruit, vegetables and crafts."],["Money & connectivity","The currency is the vatu. US dollars and Australian dollars are accepted in some places. Cards are accepted in larger hotels and shops."]],"access":"The pier and the shuttle are accessible. Town pavements are uneven. Island trips involve boats and steps. Ask your operator for vehicles with step access.","links":[{"label":"Port Vila on Wikivoyage","url":"https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Port_Vila","detail":"Town and transport"},{"label":"Convert US dollars to vatu","url":"https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=VUV","detail":"Daily reference rates"}],"maps":[{"label":"Port Vila commercial pier on Google Maps","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Port+Vila+commercial+pier","detail":"Cruise berth"},{"label":"Port Vila map","url":"https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Port_Vila","detail":"Map and directions (Wikivoyage)"}]}}}