Pentecost
The island is world-famous as the birthplace of land diving (Naghol), the ancient tradition that inspired modern bungee jumping. With lush mountains, waterfalls, remote villages, and strong kastom traditions, Pentecost offers visitors a rare glimpse into authentic island life. It’s a unique destination for travelers seeking cultural experiences, natural beauty, and adventure rooted in tradition.
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Naghol (Nagol, N’gol, Nangol, Nanggol) Land Diving Tour – Pentecost Island
Pentecost Island is about 200 kilometres due north of Port Vila. It is a lush, mountainous island with a number of waterfalls cascading from its many steep ravines. Every year, from the beginning of April to the end of June, in the hopes of a bountiful yam harvest, the villagers of Southwest Pentecost perform a ritual called the Naghol (also written as Nagol, N’gol, Nangol, Nanggol) or Land Diving. Young and very brave men make spectacular leaps from hand crafted towers up to 30 meters high, with only vines tied to their ankles, to break their fall. They are the first ever “bungee” jumpers. It was this ritual in fact, which inspired A J Hackett to conceive of bungee jumping, as we know it today.
