Vanuatu · Spearfishing zone
Hideaway Island Marine Reserve (Mele Bay, Efate)
Prohibited zonemarine reserve / sanctuary
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Hideaway Island Marine Reserve (Mele Bay, Efate).
Protected marine reserve / sanctuary on the seaward side of Hideaway Island (Mele Island) in Mele Bay near Port Vila. Popular snorkelling and dive site; fishing and spearfishing are not permitted. Falls within the Fisheries Regulations 'closed area' category (tourist diving spot / marine sanctuary).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
17.6833°S, 168.2500°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Vanuatu
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
No license requiredvia Vanuatu Fisheries Department (Department of Fisheries)