Secret Garden Cultural Centre (Mele)
The Secret Garden
A tropical garden and small cultural centre near Mele village, with story panels on Vanuatu myths, cannibalism history and World War II.
The Secret Garden lies beside Mele village, not far below Mele Falls, and combines a tropical garden with a folk culture centre. Paths wind between banana plants, breadfruit trees and tropical flowers. Along the way, thatched huts and display panels tell the legends of Vanuatu's islands, traditional rituals, the history of cannibalism, cargo cults and World War II stories. The garden also has traditional huts and mask displays, and its restaurant serves local dishes such as laplap. Admission is about 1,000 to 2,000 vatu. It can be combined with Mele Falls. Note: some content is sensational, so if you are bringing children, check it first.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Mele Bay
- Mele Cascades
- Hideaway Island
- Port Vila Waterfront
- Iririki Island
- Port Vila Market House
- Vanuatu National Museum (Vanuatu Cultural Centre)
- Pango & Breakas Beach