Palikulo Bay & Bomber One
Palikulo
A calm bay and peninsula about 15 km northeast of Luganville. During World War II, US forces built bomber runways and a seaplane base here. Today the beaches are quiet.
Palikulo Bay lies about 15 km northeast of Luganville, embraced by the Palikulo Peninsula. During World War II, US forces built Bomber One and the Palikulo Bay airfield and seaplane base here, an important rear base during the Guadalcanal campaign. The old runways are now covered by vegetation. Along the bay and the peninsula are quiet beaches and snorkeling spots, and scattered WWII relics can be seen along the shore. It can be combined with a visit to Million Dollar Point. Note that the site has no interpretive facilities, so consider hiring a local guide. Some land is privately owned or belongs to villages.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Million Dollar Point
- SS President Coolidge Wreck
- Luganville
- Luganville Market
- Aore Island
- Bokissa Island
- Oyster Island
- Matevulu & Espiritu Santo Blue Holes