Aore Island is an island in Sanma Province, Vanuatu. It is located opposite Luganville on Espiritu Santo and has an area of . The estimated terrain elevation above sea level is some .

Aore's climate is humid tropical. The average annual rainfall is about . The island is subject to frequent cyclones and earthquakes. Large colonies of bats occupy the island's many caves.

Aore Island

The Aore language is spoken on the island.

Aore Island

Economy and tourism

Tourism and plantations are Aore Islands main providers of employment and economic revenue. There are numerous resorts on the island catering to tourists, weddings, and baptisms. Aore Island is a base for wreck and reef diving; wrecks accessible to divers include those of , , and . Recreational fishing is a year-round activity.

Aore Island

Religion

The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been active on Aore Island since the early 20th century, and operates a co-educational boarding secondary school, Aore Adventist Academy, located on the mid-south coast of the island. Youth With A Mission (YWAM) has a base on the southwest side of Aore Island.

References

Islands of Vanuatu

Sanma Province