John’s treehouse is the first place on the right when approaching Loanengo. Look carefully for the sign by the road. It does not stand out but you can see the tree house.

Tankyu tumas long Jude for updating us on Nauhiu Banyan Castle Bungalow.

Nauhiu is a friendly place and close to the Yasur volcano. It costs 2000 Vatu to stay here for one person, 3000 Vatu for two. Meals are 1000 Vatu although less expensive, local style meals are available, just ask. The coconut tour is 500 Vatu. Exchange Rates.

You can contact John (kastom name Kerdy) by phone or email:

Mobile: 5415931

Website: http://www.banyancastle.info/

The bungalow has a double and two single beds inside. Downstairs there is a simple toilet and shower (bucket showers).

First visited: No survey.
Last updated: May 2010 by Jude.

Visitor Ratings for Nauhiu Banyan Castle Bungalow, Loanengo Rate it

Date	Ratings	Comments
29/05/2010	Standard Location Value	A great stay. John is a very friendly and generous host.
10/04/2010	Standard Location Value	Correct contact details: Tel: (678) 5415931 Email: banyancastle@yahoo.com.au www.banyancastle.info
10/04/2010	Standard Location Value	We stayed at the Banyan Castle for 3 nights - an unforgettable experience. Sleeping in the treehouse is amazing, peaceful and very beautiful. You can lie in bed listening to the "music of the volcano", (as John describes it) watching the curtains swing when the pressure wave reaches you. It is the closest bungalow to the volcano and from the dining room you can watch Mt Yasur erupting, a stunning sight particularly at night. Linda made us delicious dinners (700 vatu) including juice from passionfruit picked fresh from the garden. Conditions are basic but they have good water, a separate hut with a shower room and toilet, and generator at night, useful for charging phones/camera batteries etc. The garden is gorgeous with vanilla pods, stunning flowers, and trees. John was a fabulous host who showed us thecommunity, organised tours and transport when we wanted it, and kept us safe at the summit of Mt Yasur. He even lit a fire on a lava bomb which landed nearby! Highly recommended. We'll be back.
29/12/2009	Standard Location Value	Je vous recommande chaleureusement d’aller rencontrer la famille adorable de John au Nauhiu Banyan Bungalows. A peine arrivés chez eux, nous nous sentions déjà chez nous ! John est un très bon guide pour aller découvrir le Mont Yasur (faire la marche à pied jusqu’au volcan donne l’impression de mériter vraiment le spectacle qui s’offre à nous). Faites le tour du jardin avec Lynda (la femme de John) qui se fera un plaisir de vous expliquer leurs variétés de fruits et légumes. Passez du temps avec les enfants à balader, jouer et rire. Assistez à la préparation du laplap dans leur cuisine (puis dégustez le !). Le bungalow dans le banyan est super chouette, la nuit en hauteur dans la forêt est inoubliable (c’était la nuit la plus douce de mon séjour à Tanna). Les repas sont très bons (bon marché pour l’endroit, 500VT) et nous n’avons eu que de belles surprises ! Leur accueil était si chaleureux que nous espérons y retourner rapidement ! Leur site:http://banyancastle.info/