Mele Island
Mele Island (also known as Hideaway Island) is a Polynesian outlier and islet in Vanuatu.
Mele Island (Hideaway Island) | |
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Location of Hideaway Island in Mele Bay, west Efate | |
Mele Island (Hideaway Island) Location in Vanuatu | |
| Coordinates: 17°41′S 168°15′E | |
| Country | Vanuatu |
| Province | Shefa Province |
| Time zone | UTC+11 (VUT) |
| Website | Official website |
The island is owned by the local Mele villagers, but is leased to the owners of Hideaway Island Resort. On the seaward side of the island is a marine reserve with abundant tropical fish and other sealife. The island is accessed by a 24hr boat service from nearby Mele Bay beach and offers accommodation and watersports to visitors. Mele has one of only a few underwater post offices in the world, which is open daily and allows visitors to post letters that are postmarked in a waterproof manner.
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