Eden on the River

Eden On The River is located 17 km from Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on the island of Efate. This must see destination will offer the “Eden Experience” for the whole family. We offer people of all ages a sustainable eco-experience that is both educational and extremely enjoyable. The property is owned by Joe & Carolyn Ernst, long time residents of this tropical paradise. The 18 hectare property features stunning tropical gardens, a small “Animal Farm Park”, a host of exotic fruit trees, as well as a commercial free range chicken and pig farm. Carolyn calls their property their retirement plan, in fact the original name YO KU means “Our Land” in one of the local dialects. Yo Ku is a unique property in that it incorporates all the main industries of Vanuatu; horticulture, forestry, agriculture & tourism. Over the years the development of the property has produced a landscape that defies definition