Dillon's Bay, Erromango

Upongkor (Dillon's Bay) is the largest of Erromango's villages. It has a few basic stores (that might be empty), telephones, a water supply, generators and a medical dispensary. There are two places to stay at Dillon's Bay :
Meteson's Guesthouse
PWMU Guesthouse

Dillon's Bay itself is picturesque and if you're lucky you might see whales hanging about in the bay (they visit tropical waters from July to September). Turtles and dolphins can also be seen around Erromango if you travel by boat.

You may be invited to see a Kauri Reserve in the Dillon's Bay area. It's about three hours walk away and the kastom fee is 1500 Vatu so you might then decline. Return transport to where the walking track begins is 2000 Vatu.

Transport
The Dillon's Bay airstrip is 9km by road from Upongkor. There was one operational truck during August 2004. A truck charter costs 3000 Vatu or a shared ride is about 500 Vatu. Don't be surprised if the truck doesn't turn up to meet your flight or breaks down (be prepared to walk, about two and a half hours).

Services and Suggestions
The Dillon's Bay water supply is pumped from the river and may not be OK to drink (ask for rain water). In the mornings the supply tank is empty so it's common practice to fill a bucket or two in the afternoon.

There's a community telephone at Dillon's Bay (68993). Fresh local bread can be bought at Dillon's Bay.

Last updated: May 2005 by Stephen.