Big Bang Bungalows, Tanna Visitor Ratings

Johnson Napat's Big Bang Bungalows is by the volcanic ash plain of Mount Yasur, east Tanna. Other attractions close by are Sulphur Bay (30 minutes walk) and the White Sands Beach (20 minutes walk). The village at Sulphur Bay is the centre of the Jon Frum religion - every Friday cultists come to dance and worship throughout the night. The White Sands area is regularly dusted by fine volcanic ash ejected from Mount Yasur so it's not a very clean place. The noise of the volcanic eruptions, like distant thunder, is less annoying.

There's another bungalow somewhere nearby, owned by Daniel, but it was not clear in August 2004 if it was open.

Costs and Booking
Johnson charges 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's one dry pit, squat toilet (bring your own toilet paper) but no shower as yet. Most locals bathe at the White Sands beach, they either swim in the ocean or use one of the two warm springs there. Johnson says he should have a water supply connection by 2005.

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

Services, Suggestions and Transport
White Sands is developed. Enumakel village alone 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 2004 by Stephen.