Vanuatu
Sanma Province, Vanuatu
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The Lodge is built on the shores of Aore Island overlooking the Segond Channel with views back to Luganville.Aore Adventure Lodge has it’s own private 200 metre sandy beach. The Lodge is a modern fully self contained Beach House purposely built for small groups or families and can accommodate up to six adults comfortably.
Aore Adventure Sports & Lodge is owned and run by Paul and Lyndel who moved to Aore Island, Vanuatu after selling their businesses in 2012 on the Sunshine Coast Queensland.Prior to moving to Vanuatu, Paul and Lyndel owned and operated one of Australia’s most successful dive centres – “Sunreef Scuba Diving” in Mooloolaba Queensland for 12 years along with their popular Supermarket & Deli at Alexandra Headland.
They have been diving in Santo since 2003 and set up their own Dive operation on Aore Island in 2012. Lyndel and Paul offer a comprehensive, no fuss, tropical island holiday for families and small groups where you can enjoy modern waterfront accommodation with your own private sandy beach.
Fill your days with fun, safe, exhilarating water sports and activities. There is something for everyone in the renowned tropics of wonderful Vanuatu regardless of age or fitness.Aore Adventure Sports is a registered PADI Dive Facility # S-23490 offering the highest service & standards in the dive industry.
Paul is a qualified Padi Master Scuba Diver Trainer #468105 and also holds instructor ratingsfrom TDI, SDI & PADI Emergency 1st Aid.All Aore Adventures staff are local to Aore Island or Santo and our head dive guide Alfred Niko AKA “Alfred #1” is the most experienced guide in Vanuatu, diving since 1992 with over 13,500+ dives on the SS President Coolidge alone! He is also a qualified Padi Dive Master #499050.
Alfred’s son Sethy, also acts as a guide with us and has over 2500+ dives on the wreck.Paul and Lyndel pride themselves in offering professional, fun and personalised experiences aboard “Full Boar” - Santo’s newest and best equipped charter vessel
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The best dive of my life – unforgettable Coolidge experience with amazing people Getting my PADI certification and doing my first dives with Aore Adventures wasn’t just the highlight of my trip — it’s honestly one of the highlights of my life. Paul and his crew took care of me... Reviewed 10/17/2025
Read Full ReviewEpic experience and first class safety Paul and the crew were fantastic. This was my 2nd year diving with them and the best part of my trip. The Coolidge was spectacular - like being in an aquarium. I felt safe throughout and well looked... Reviewed 10/13/2025
Read Full ReviewDiving the President Coolidge For those thinking of diving the President Coolidge or Million Dollar Point I highly recommend Aore Adventure Sports & Lodge. They have yacht moorings in front of their jetty if arriving on your own... Reviewed 9/24/2025
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Million Dollar PointVanuatu |
4.14 km | |
Cindy's ReefVanuatu |
6.04 km | |
Bokissa North ReefVanuatu |
7.09 km | |
SS President CoolidgeVanuatu |
7.19 km | |
Tutuba PointVanuatu |
12.17 km | |
Belama WreckVanuatu |
242.82 km | |
Muso CaveVanuatu |
242.89 km | |
Owen’s ReefVanuatu |
243.45 km | |
Tranquillity JettyVanuatu |
247.06 km | |
Coral GardenVanuatu |
247.38 km | |
Gotham CityVanuatu |
261.69 km | |
Big DipperVanuatu |
262.02 km | |
Neville’s DriftVanuatu |
268.99 km | |
Honeybone ReefVanuatu |
269.11 km | |
Semle to PangoVanuatu |
269.19 km |
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