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Champagne Bay, Vanuatu, Australia
Description — Champagne Bay, Vanuatu, Australia
Champagne Bay is a charming bay on Espíritu Santo Island, the largest island in the Republic of Vanuatu. The island covers an area of 3955.5 sq. km. The population is 39,601 (2009). The province’s main area is Sanma. The highest point on the island is Mount Tabwemasana (1,879 meters) in the west of the island’s central part; it is also the highest point in the entire country.
The Melanesian state of Vanuatu is a chain of islands in a Y-shape, stretching from north to south for 1,176 km. The nearest country, the Solomon Islands, is located approximately 170 km north of Vanuatu; New Caledonia is 230 km to the south-west; Fiji is 800 km to the east; and Australia is 1,750 km to the west. The total land area is 12,190 sq. km. The population of Vanuatu is 234,023 (2009). The capital is Port Vila.
From a geological perspective, the islands of Vanuatu are young, and their formation took place over four main stages of volcanic activity. Structurally, the islands consist mainly of erupted volcanic rock. The modern name of the country, Vanuatu, means “this land forever.” It officially came into use on 30 July 1980, when the islands gained independence from the United Kingdom and France. Before that, the archipelago was called the “New Hebrides.” It was given in 1774 by the English explorer James Cook in honor of the Hebrides Islands located west of Scotland.
At present, thanks to ships that have wrecked in the surrounding waters and to reefs, Santo is a popular tourism destination, in particular for diving. The famous Champagne Beach, very popular with travelers, features pink sand and clear water. The bay is named for an unusual natural phenomenon: in the shallow lagoon, when the tide is low, the water bubbles and hisses like champagne. This amazing effect is the result of gas being released by volcanic-type rock formations located on the floor of the lagoon.
In the western part of the island, there are many caves. You can spend the day simply relaxing on the magnificent beach, or you can go fishing or take an excursion into the interior of the island through the jungle to see waterfalls. Local residents will offer you an incredible selection of original handmade souvenirs, and they will prepare local delicacies for you right there.
ClimateThe island has a humid tropical climate, close to equatorial conditions. From May to October (winter months), south-easterly trade winds blow across the island. As a result, there are sunny days and cool nights. From November to April, the air is very humid due to frequent and heavy downpours. During this time of year, high temperatures and frequent cyclones are observed.
The average annual temperature during the rainy season is +30 °C, and in the dry season it is about 20 °C. The heavy-rain season lasts from January to March. The rainiest month of the year is February (20 rainy days). The driest months are August and September. The average annual rainfall is about 4,000 mm.
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Sydney, Australia, At Sea, At Sea, Lifou, Loyalty Island, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, At Sea, Luganville, Vanuatu, Vila, Vanuatu, Noumea, At Sea, At Sea, At Sea, Sydney, Australia
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