Johnson Napat's Big Bang Bungalows is by the volcanic ash plain of Mount Yasur. The White Sands area is regularly dusted by fine volcanic ash ejected from Mount Yasur. The volcanic eruptions sound like distant thunder. The nearby village of Sulphur Bay (30 minutes walk) is the centre of the Jon Frum religion. Every Friday, worshipers come to dance and worship throughout the night.

Tankyu tumas Alice for updating us about Big Bang Bungalows.

Costs and Booking
Johnson charges around 1500 Vatu per night, per person, including breakfast. If you want to make enquiries, try calling nearby Enumakel village on 68021 (community phone). Expenses are payable in Vatu cash. Exchange Rates.

Accommodation and Food
There are two bungalows, built of local materials, each with one double bed and one single bed inside. Mosquito nets are provided. There is a good shared shower and a flush toilet.

Meals at Big Bang Bungalows cost 300 Vatu per plate. Expect basic aelan kaekae and fresh fish is often available. Breakfasts are the usual bread and tea.

Services, Suggestions and Transport
White Sands is "developed". Enumakel village has four stores and four trucks! There's also a "hospital" in the area.

A lot of trucks pass by the crossroads near the ash plain, only 5 or 10 minutes walk from Big Bang bungalows. There's a walking shortcut used by Jon Frummers between Port Resolution to Sulphur Bay that you might like to use (2 hours walk)

First surveyed: August 2004 by Stephen.
Last updated: August 2010 by Alice.

Visitor Ratings for Big Bang Bungalows, White Sands Rate it

Date	Ratings	Comments
19/08/2010	Standard Location Value	We've just returned from our Vanuatu holiday where we enjoyed only a single night at Big Bang. If we had the time an extra night or two would have been great. Matilda was very accommodating of us and our 4 young kids. The accommodation was clean and comfy with mozzie nets provided. Fine toilet and shower. Very convenient location to volcano and ash plains. Unarguably for us, the best part was being able just to hang around the bungalow and chat with the villagers. The kids were really friendly so our own children had a great time. They also enjoyed being able to play with chooks, dogs and pigs. Matilda's meals were substantial and tasty. All-in-all, highly recommended.
22/12/2006	Standard Location Value	The facilities are very basic - which is great if that is what you want. The local people are fantastic. Matilda speaks about 7 languages including French, English and Bislama. The volcano speaks about once every four minutes!