Taveuni
is the third largest island in the Fijian archipelago and is located just off the eastern shore of Vanaua Levu. It is a volcanic island with a very rocky coastline, a sunken crater lake and two of the highest peaks in all the islands. The island is extremely tropical and has abundant rainforest and exotic flora and fauna and is a birder's and diver's paradise.
The roads in Taveuni are not paved and the road goes around two-thirds around the island. The roads are very bumpy and we were told that the 4-wheel drive cars only last two years! Taveuni was featured in the "Return to the Blue Lagoon" shot in 1991.
Hiking is particularly good on Taveuni with the Lavena Coastal Walk and the three levels of Bouma Falls - a must-see for
nature lovers. You can also climb up Des Voeux peak and go kayaking from June to September.
Natural waterslide
The strong tidal current of the Somosomo Strait brings the rich nutrients that are ideal for soft coral growth and diverse
fish. There are many wonderful coral formations such the Great White Wall, Rainbow Reef and Cabbage Patch.
Catholic mission church at Wairiki
The International Dateline passes through Fiji in Taveuni. This sign by Waiyevo allows you to put one foot in
today and one foot in yesterday! However, to keep Fiji in one time zone, the IDL has been adjusted.
WHAT TO DO IN TAVEUNI
Visit the International Dateline.
Slide down the Waitavala Natural Waterslide
Go Snorkeling, swimming, diving.
Go Kayaking.
Walking and Hiking.
Go to a remote beach for a picnic.
Play volleyball or a board game.
Hike up to Tavoro Falls in the Bouma National Heritage Park,
