The village of Betarara is conveniently located in central Maewo. From here you can continue along the west coast truck road or walk the Naviso loop.

Towering above Betarara is Maewo's highest peak, Mount Tagutgagaro. You can climb it and come back down in half a day.

Costs and Booking
Accommodation at Betarara costs 1200 Vatu per person, per night. You can prepare your own meals in the guesthouse kitchen. Exchange rates.

Call 38342 (community phone) if you want to make enquiries.

Accommodation and Food
The guesthouse is an annex to the community hall. It has four bedrooms. Three have bunk beds (two singles) and one has both a double bed and a single bed. Bring your own mosquito net. Only the kitchen has solar lighting, bring a torch light. The main guesthouse door is lockable.

The guesthouse has a modern toilet and shower. However, the water supply is unreliable. Bring your own toilet paper, bath towel and soap.

The kitchen has a gas cook top and a useful collection of pots, pans, plates, cups and utensils. There are a couple of well stocked stores in Betarara where you can buy food. The water supply is sourced in the hills and should be OK to drink.

Services
Betarara has a National Bank of Vanuatu agent and a Vanuatu Post agent.

First surveyed: January 2005 by Stephen.
Last updated: February 2005 by Stephen.