White Grass Plains & West Coast
White Grass
Open grassland and lava coastline on Tanna’s northwest shore, where wild horses wander the fields. Resorts are concentrated here, and it is a great place for sunsets and snorkeling.
White Grass Plains lies on Tanna’s northwest coast, around White Grass Airport. It is an open stretch of grassland facing the sea, where wild horses often graze in herds. Off the lava coast are coral reefs where you can snorkel and see sea turtles. Most of the island’s main resorts are in this area, and watching the sun set into the sea from the clifftops in the evening is among the most pleasant experiences on Tanna. From here, the Blue Cave and Yakel village are relatively close, while Mount Yasur is about 1.5 to 2 hours by car. Note that the shoreline is rocky, so enter the water for snorkeling only at the resort’s designated entry point. The grassland has no lighting at night.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Giant Banyan Tree (Tanna)
- Yakel Kastom Village
- Lenakel & Market
- Tanna Blue Cave
- Yasur Ash Plain (Siwi)
- Mount Yasur
- Sulphur Bay (John Frum Village)
- Port Resolution