How long for Vanuatu

Hi

I am planning a trip to Vanuatu from New Zealand in June/July 2012 (I am from UK currently working in NZ). I have a few days of annual leave to play with but was wondering what a decent amount of time would be to spend in Vanuatu. I get the impression there is plenty to see and do there and I would rather not just tear around the place in a few days! I am quite keen to get to the villages and do some diving or other activities (waterfalls etc!). How long would be a realistic time to spend accounting for the travel between islands? ( I am thinking of 2 weeks at the moment)

Thanks

It all depends on how many islands you visit, and how big those are - and, very importantly, whether you plan to travel between islands by sea or air.
I'd say 2 weeks sound OK for a visit to 2 of the outer islands by air besides the compulsory visit to gateway Efate. Note that diving is only available on the main islands so if that's a priority, it will limit your choices (though leaves in Santo, the most interesting one).

I'm on Vanuatu right now (will write a trip report later). I've spent 2,5 weeks doing Efate and Santo incl some outerlying islands off of those two. There would had been time to do one more main Island like Tanna or Epi, I haven't felt rushed at all, time has almost felt long (but good!). I've basically stayed 3 nights at each accomodation which has felt like à good amount.

Please keep in mind that flights between islands are expensive, and travel by sea is taking long time and not reliable.
Your budget may quickly define, how many islands you can visit. If you into diving, Santo is famous for it.
If budget is tight, you can consider snorkeling instead of diving - reef is high, corals and fishes are beautiful. I did snorkeling from Hideaway island (close to Efate), and spoke to people diving in the same area - we've seen the same corals and creatures.

Only major islands have daily flights between them, so if you want to visit something not so close, check the flight schedule, as there could be just one flight per week.

How long's a piece of sting?! 2 weeks will do it, but you'll go home wanting more :)

Espiritu Santo is the best dive island. It's a bit of an all round wilderness retreat; http://www.portvilavanuatu.com/espiritu-santo-attractions.php

If you've not been to Vanuatu before a rough guide would be: 1 week Efate / 2 weeks Santo / 3 days Tanna

If domestic flights are affordable then you can visit 4 islands easily. Just check Air Vanuatu website and see if you can get a multi-destination ticket covering 4.

I could manage Efate, Santo, Tana and Malekula.

btw Vanuatu is an expensive country overall. Budget of even US $ 100 a day was not enough for me. but country is very beautiful. People are nice too.