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Schoolies Week is a celebration of crossing the finish line of high school and being released into the world.

Australians have been celebrating Schoolies Week since the 1980’s! Yes, around the time your parents graduated high school!

However schoolies celebrations have now been almost a compulsory Rite of Passage, and so much effort is now put into the schoolies events by groups such as “Sure Thing Schoolies Travel” to make schoolies week the most memorable week of your life…. If you’re expecting the party of a lifetime… You won’t be disappointed 🙂

If you’re reading this, you’re probably the group organiser for your schoolies group and your friends are relying on you to organise a great trip. That’s why it’s in your hands to make the smart decision and book your trip with Sure Thing Schoolies – Don’t let your friends settle for anything less. After 13 years at school you all deserve an absolutely awesome schoolies week!

General

schoolies-vanuatu-1If you know anyone who has been to Vanuatu with Sure Thing Schoolies – they’ll be able to tell you exactly why it’s rated as the Number 1 Schoolies event.

Schoolies in Vanuatu gives you the perfect mix of freedom, sunshine, tropical beaches, and Schoolies parties and events every night.

schoolies-vanuatu-2Vanuatu is just off the coast of Australia and is one of the safest places in the world – just one of the reasons why Vanuatu is labelled as “The Happiest Place on Earth”. It’s a friendly island where the locals are amongst the nicest people you can ever hope to meet – making it a perfect and safe location for Schoolies.

Sure Thing Schoolies runs the main Schoolies event in Vanuatu – and has done so for 8 consecutive years. Enjoy a cocktail by the beach during the day or try the local Vanuatu beer – Tusker!

schoolies-vanuatu-3Vanuatu Schoolies SpecialistSure Thing Schoolies hosts exclusive Schoolies events at the 8 bars and night clubs in the main city of Vanuatu, ensure you have the Official Sure Thing Schoolies wristband to make sure you don’t miss out on the Schoolies Parties and Events (including the Schoolies Vanuatu Party Cruise!) The Sure Thing wristband is needed for entry to all Schoolies Parties.

Schoolies in Vanuatu is for Schoolies aged 16 to 18. If you’re heading to Vanuatu for Schoolies with Sure Thing – Then get ready for The Best Week of Your Life. Guaranteed.

It’s important to get a good idea of what you’re in for before booking your schoolies trip. Sure Thing Schoolies will look after all of that for you with one of our Dedicated Vanuatu Schoolies Crew.

All employees at Sure Thing Schoolies are Fully Accredited and Qualified.

Schoolies in Vanuatu: Details and Packages now available

If you need additional assistance with any booking, or have a special request, simply contact us via phone 1300 49 59 69 (extended office hours) or email us at schoolies@surething.com.au

A Schoolies Review is the perfect way to find out what a Schoolies event is like – In this video Liam Major reviews his experience with Sure Thing Schoolies in Vanuatu. The Sure Thing Schoolies events have a reputation for getting amazing feedback every time.

 

 

Vanuatu is 2.5 hours flight off Australia’s east coast:
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Schoolies 2024
Week One: 16 Nov – 23 Nov 2024
Week Two: 23 Nov – 30 Nov 2024

Schoolies 2025
Week One: 15 Nov – 22 Nov 2025
Week Two: 22 Nov – 29 Nov 2025

Schoolies aged 16 to 18 who are completing year 12 on the year of travel may attend. If you have left school early (eg Year 10) for work or TAFE and you are in this age group then you may also attend. The Schoolies accommodation, parties and activities are accessible to all Schoolies 18+ as well as under 18.

The great thing about Schoolies in Vanuatu is that Schoolies who are under 18 don’t miss out on anything! The Official Schoolies parties and events are at the Schoolies Hotel as well as the local nightclubs (just for Schoolies). Those who are under 18 are not treated any differently to those who are 18, so no one is separated. After all, you have all finished year 12 at the same time and deserve to be treated equally. Having the Sure Thing Schoolies wristband means that no one misses out.

Exclusive Schoolies Accommodation (Entirely Schoolies-Only)
Must be booked through Sure Thing SchooliesName: Aquana Beach Resort
Address: Port Vila, Vanuatu
Website: www.aquana.com.au/

Proximity
Beachfront Resort
On the Best Beach on the island with easy access to town

Rooming
Rooms hold up to 6 people. Larger groups get multiple rooms side by side.
You will not have to share your room with other people you do not know. Each group gets private rooming.

Bedding
Single beds and Double beds can be organised as requested.

Flying with Virgin Australia or Air Vanuatu (partner of Qantas) depending on airline schedule and departure city. Generally departing home city on a morning flight and returning on an afternoon flight. Destination airport is Port Vila, Vanuatu.

There is a Sure Thing Schoolies Meet’n’Greet upon landing in Vanuatu. Exclusive Schoolies transfer buses transport Schoolies between the airport and the Schoolies accommodation. Estimated journey time is 15 minutes.

Every night. The Schoolies wristband gets you access to Schoolies parties as well as discounts and free stuff.

Schoolies parties and events are held on-site at the Schoolies accommodation as well as the 8 bars and nightclubs in Vanuatu, as well as a Schoolies party cruise for one of the evenings.

There is a party/event every night for the schoolies who are booked in.

The only way to access the Schoolies parties and events in Vanuatu is by booking with Sure Thing Schoolies.

Free for Schoolies at Hotel

  • Snorkelling
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Snooker
  • Swimming
  • Darts
  • Kava tasting
  • Coconut tree climbing
  • Basket Weaving
  • Learning local language

 

Premium Activities

(Choice of 2 included with Gold and Ultimate Packages)

  • Horse riding
  • Scuba diving
  • Day Cruises with Snorkelling
  • Cascade Waterfall Tour
  • 1 Hour Massage
  • Sunset cruise
  • Parasailing
  • Speed Boating
  • Jet Skiing
  • Zorbing
  • Go Kart Tours
  • Helicopter Joy Flight
  • Zip lining
  • Full Day Round Island Tour
  • Party Cruise

For Schoolies images click: www.schooliesvanuatu.com.au/gallery/

Official Vanuatu Schoolies Videos

 

Several measures are in place to make it as safe as possible for Schoolies and the event has a 100% Safety record in all 14 years that it has been running. As a nation, Vanuatu is one of the safest places in the world, with a superior safety rating to Australia. Crime, drugs and theft are all non-existent on this friendly island – which makes it no surprise that Vanuatu has been awarded the title “The Happiest Place on Earth”. It’s the perfect island for Schoolies just off the coast of Australia in a country where hotels, shops and bars are run primarily by Australians, New Zealanders and French. Unlike other destinations, in Vanuatu safety is a natural component of this island destination. 24 hour security is on-site for extra peace of mind and Schoolies reps are at the venue to assist.

Vanuatu Schoolies Specialist

Basic Package

  • Flights between Australia and Vanuatu
  • 20 kg check-in luggage on flight included
  • Meet’n’Greet at Airport in Vanuatu
  • Schoolies Transfers between Airport and Hotel
  • 7 Nights Accommodation at Hotel
  • Schoolies Mentors and Assistants throughout
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Official Schoolies Wristband for access into Schoolies Parties every night

Standard Package

  • Flights between Australia and Vanuatu
  • 20 kg check-in luggage on flight included
  • Meet’n’Greet at Airport in Vanuatu
  • Schoolies Transfers between Airport and Hotel
  • 7 Nights Accommodation at Hotel
  • Schoolies Mentors and Assistants throughout
  • Room upgrade
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Official Schoolies Wristband for access into Schoolies Parties every night

Silver Package

  • Flights between Australia and Vanuatu
  • 20 kg check-in luggage on flight included
  • Meet’n’Greet at Airport in Vanuatu
  • Schoolies Transfers between Airport and Hotel
  • 7 Nights Accommodation at Hotel
  • Schoolies Mentors and Assistants throughout
  • Room upgrade
  • Daily Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
  • Official Schoolies Wristband for access into Schoolies Parties every night

Gold Package

  • Flights between Australia and Vanuatu
  • 20 kg check-in luggage on flight included
  • Meet’n’Greet at Airport in Vanuatu
  • Schoolies Transfers between Airport and Hotel
  • 7 Nights Accommodation at Hotel
  • Schoolies Mentors and Assistants throughout
  • Room upgrade
  • Daily Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
  • 2 Awesome Island Tours / Adventure Sports
  • Official Schoolies Wristband for access into Schoolies Parties every night

Ultimate Package

  • Flights between Australia and Vanuatu
  • 20 kg check-in luggage on flight included
  • Meet’n’Greet at Airport in Vanuatu
  • Schoolies Transfers between Airport and Hotel
  • 7 Nights Accommodation at Hotel
  • Schoolies Mentors and Assistants throughout
  • Room upgrade
  • Daily Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner
  • 2 Awesome Island Tours / Adventure Sports
  • Travel insurance covering luggage and medical
  • Official Schoolies Wristband for access into Schoolies Parties every night

All package prices include flights from your departure city to Vanuatu and back
All package prices are PER PERSON and in $AUD. No extra to pay in Taxes.
SCHOOLIES PACKAGES

Brisbane DeparturePer Person
Basic Package$1,245
Standard Package$1,295
Silver Package$1,595
Gold Package$1,845
Ultimate Package$1,895
Sydney DeparturePer Person
Basic Package$1,345
Standard Package$1,395
Silver Package$1,695
Gold Package$1,945
Ultimate Package$1,995
Melbourne DeparturePer Person
Basic Package$1,495
Standard Package$1,545
Silver Package$1,845
Gold Package$2,095
Ultimate Package$2,145

Deposit: $200 per person at time of booking
Instalment: $400 per person on 1st of August of year of travel
Balance: Remaining amount due on 1st of September of year of travel
Bond: $0 (no bond)

Some Schoolies request two weeks of schoolies consecutively. For a 2 week trip, the second week is discounted by $500.

Stage 1
Upon payment of deposit, group members must register on an online form:

  • Full name as per I.D. or passport
  • Mobile number
  • Personal email address

Stage 2
On 10th of August of the year of travel, group members must register on an online form:

  • Address
  • Home Number
  • Date of Birth
  • High School Name and Suburb
  • Portrait photo

Travel Documents including flight E-Tickets and Check-in vouchers are sent by email approximately 28 days before departure.

Travel Insurance is mandatory. Travel insurance is already included in the Ultimate Schoolies Package, alternatively it can be purchased elsewhere, or simply added on to your Schoolies package for $76 per person for a 1 week trip. Travel insurance documentation and payment will have to be finalised and confirmed before it applies. Contact schoolies@surething.com.au for Schoolies travel insurance details.

Payments are non-refundable. Changes are allowed in certain circumstances, see terms and conditions for details

Hundreds, and growing. New bookings are made daily.

Yes. This is the Main Schoolies Event in Vanuatu – Sure Thing Schoolies Vanuatu at Aquana Beach Resort Vanuatu which is waterfront in the centre of the action in Vanuatu’s capital.

Yes, every night. Your booking will come with your official “Sure Thing Schoolies” Wristband. Vanuatu is set up to accommodate schoolies parties and events during schoolies week. This is probably the most exciting part of the experience for most people 🙂

Yes, Sure Thing Schoolies Packages include your flights as well as the Schoolies transport between the airport and the Hotel (in both directions)

No. You don’t have this restriction at Sure Thing Schoolies accommodation

Most people in Vanuatu speak English very well, especially those who are linked with the tourism industry (eg. hotel staff, taxis, shop staff). Schoolies have no issues with communication in Vanuatu.

Things are priced similarly to what they would be in Australia. Though, you will find that certain things are remarkably cheaper.

Enjoy the fantastic food available on the main island of Vanuatu! The food includes all the normal stuff you would expect (remember that Australians are the main visitors to Vanuatu!) It would include things like Pizza, Chicken, Steak, Pasta, Fish and Chips, Wedges, Seafood, Burgers, Fresh Fruit. Basically all the things you would be used to in Australia – The only difference is that the ingredients in Vanuatu are of much higher quality since they are all fresh and organic, and taste much better in Vanuatu. You can purchase food ‘by the meal’ at the hotel restaurant, or get the schoolies meals package (better overall value). This cheaper option is pre-paid meals package that comes with the Silver, Gold and Ultimate packages, it can be arranged by contacting schoolies@surething.com.au if you don’t have it already.

Yes. Let us know in advance and we will request the correct food for you.

You don’t need a passport to make a booking, but you will need one before you travel. You get them at the Post Office. It’s a good idea not to wait too long after making a booking to start organising your passport. Try not to leave it any later than 2 months before you travel.

No, you don’t need a visa to get into Vanuatu if you have an Australian Passport.

Vanuatu has been recently labelled as “The Happiest Place on Earth”. Violence is not a part of their culture. When you have a beautiful tropical island with great food, warm weather and extremely friendly locals, you can start to see why Vanuatu would be given such a label.

Yes. Activate Global Roaming. This needs to be done before you leave Australia. Generally speaking, those on post-paid mobile plans can call customer service at their Telco and activate global roaming so that it works overseas. It’s a good idea to make sure at least one person in your group has a mobile phone that will work.Alternatively, bring an unlocked mobile phone with you and get a local sim card in Vanuatu on arrival for around $6. The phone that you bring will need to be unlocked (not locked to an Australian network) if you intend to use it for a Vanuatu sim card. To unlock your phone from your Australian Network contact your phone company for instructions. If parents/friends need to contact you but can’t get through via mobile, the phone number of the hotel where you will be staying is (0011) 678 35532 Aquana Beach Resort, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Yes. Most visitors to Vanuatu are from Australia, so they cater for all our electrical products – they use the same plugs and voltage.

Vanuatu is in the same time zone as NSW and VIC during the summer season in which you will be travelling (UTC +11)

In some cultures, tipping and bargaining are common. This is Not the case in Vanuatu. If you see something for sale at a certain price, do not try to bargain as it is against their custom. At the same time, tipping isn’t part of their custom either. So if you’re happy with someone’s service, just smile and say “TankyuTumas” (Thanks a lot) rather than giving a tip. They feel bad accepting any tips, and will refuse. The only time you can bargain a price is with a taxi ride (if you need to use one for any reason) since there isn’t set pricing in place.

There is a free daily shuttle from the Schoolies resort to the centre of town. Transport is considered safe. In town there are many taxis and buses which can generally be flagged down as they pass you. Buses are cheaper, and it should cost you only 200VATU or 300VATU ($2 to $3 Australian) to get to another part of town. If you need any help, ask a staff member or rep from Sure Thing Schoolies who will be on-site at the accommodation.

No. The Schoolies accommodation is strong and has never been affected. This confirms just how safe it is.All is well in Vanuatu and better than ever. Everyone is saying there has never been a better time to visit Vanuatu.

Vanuatu is a very safe place to visit in this regard, safer than Australia, however please consult your doctor if you have any questions.

The local currency in Vanuatu is called the VATU. Although this varies, you can currently get 80 VATU with $1 Australian. You can exchange your money whilst still in Australia or at the airport when you arrive in Vanuatu, however, you can also exchange money in town (for a slightly better rate). If you have an ATM card, some of them work in the ATMs in Vanuatu and will give you the local Vanuatu Currency. There is an ANZ Bank and Westpac Bank in Vanuatu within walking distance from the Schoolies accommodation. In addition, almost all other Australian ATM cards work if they have “Cirrus” or “Maestro” written on them.

Yes, alcohol is consumed in Vanuatu, the same limitations apply as in Australia. If you choose to drink as a young adult on Schoolies – responsible use is encouraged.

When you arrive at the airport, you will be given a VIP Schoolies Vanuatu colour-coded wristband which you will use to get your meals as well as to access your accommodation. This should be kept on at all times, it also has important contact information on there. This is the only way to access the Schoolies parties and activities in Vanuatu since Sure Thing Schoolies is the Official organiser of Schoolies in Vanuatu.

When you have hundreds of Sure Thing Schoolies in the last 9 years saying they had the best week of their life at Schoolies in Vanuatu, they can’t be wrong. Get set for the best week of your life, guaranteed.

Just like the hottest concert tickets… The schoolies hotel rooms get snapped up nice and early, the earlier you book, the better it is for you. To get things rolling, contact schoolies@surething.com.au and let them know how many people are in your group. From there, they will send you an itinerary of the best available rooms and will give you details on how you can make them yours!

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