Wakon Sunset Bungalow, Dip Point, Ambrym Visitor Ratings

Wakon Sunset is a new beach bungalow at Dip Point on west Ambrym. Wakon is a quiet, relaxing place with a friendly home-stay atmosphere. It is close to the Lake Fanteng Conservation Area with interesting bush walking, canoeing and bird watching.

Costs and Bookings
Accommodation at Wakon Sunset Bungalow costs 500 Vatu per person, per night. Camping is charged at 500 Vatu per tent, per night. You can do your own cooking over an open fire in the bush kitchen or meals can be provided for 200 Vatu per plate. There are plans to upgrade in 2005/2006 after which the accommodation rate will increase to 1000 Vatu per person, per night. All expenses are payable in Vatu cash. Exchange rates.

Chief Jessy Saksak of Wakon runs the bungalow. He speaks Bislama and English. To contact Jessy leave a message at Craig Cove, telephone 48547 (Commercial Centre Store) or 48911 (public phone).

Accommodation and Food
Wakon Sunset Bungalow's island style hut has two bedrooms. The plan is for two single beds in one room and one double bed in the other. In July 2005 there were two single beds. It's a good idea to bring your own mosquito net and maybe a small padlock for locking the bungalow door. Kerosene lamps, electric lamps and candles are used for lighting.

Limited freshwater is available for bathing (bucket showers). Bring your own towel. At the bungalow there is a pit toilet with a sturdy seat. Bring your own toilet paper.

Outside the bungalow is a simple bush kitchen. Self-sufficient people can do their own cooking or aelan kaekae meals can be provided at 200 Vatu per plate. Prepared meals include fish or chicken, taro, cooked banana, rice and pumpkin. Drinking water is supplied from Jessy's rainwater tank. Jessy can take you out in his canoe if you would like to try the fishing.

Update December 2006: Wakon has a new community hall and guests can be accommodated there. It has modern facilities but no running water.

Transport
Steep hills divide Dip Point from Craig Cove. Walking to Wakon takes about 2 hours, over the steep hill west of Craig Cove and then along the beach. It's far easier to ride in a canoe like the locals do. If you send a message, Jessy can pick you up in his canoe. A speed boat now costs 1500 Vatu to Wakon passage.

First surveyed: July 2005 by Stephen.
Last updated: December 2006 by Stephen.