Savusavu Getting there & around

Getting there & around

For flights, head to the office of Air Fiji (885 0173) or Sun Air (885 0141) in the Copra Shed. Savusavu airstrip is 3km south of town. Local buses pass the airport every so often; however, a taxi there from Savusavu only costs $2.

For boat travelBeachcomber Cruises (885 0266; fax 885 0499), Suilven Shipping (885 3191; fax 885 3193),Consort Shipping (885 0443; fax 885 0442) and the agent for Grace Ferry, the Country Kitchen (927 1372; 7.30am-5pm Mon-Sat) restaurant, are all in the main street. See p000 for more details on boats.

The Savusavu bus station and taxi stand are both located in the centre of the town, near the market. Buses travelling the scenic sealed highway from Savusavu over the mountains to Labasa ($6, three hours, five times daily) depart from 7.30am to 3.30pm. Some buses take the longer, scenic route from Savusavu to Labasa along Natewa Bay, and these depart at 9am ($11.50, six hours).

Buses from Savusavu to Napuca ($6.30, 4½ hours), at the tip of the Tunuloa Peninsula, depart at 10.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm daily. The afternoon bus stays there overnight and returns at 7am. A 4pm bus only goes as far as Naweni ($2.25). There is no bus from Savusavu to Nabouwalu; you have to catch a morning bus to Labasa and change buses there.

From Monday to Saturday there are five bus services from Savusavu to Lesiaceva Point ($0.70, 15 minutes) between 6am and 5pm. For confirmation of bus timetables in the south, ring Vishnu Holdings (885 0276).

There is an abundance of taxis. They can be hailed on the street or booked. You can also hire small carriers from the bus station; they're really reasonable if you're travelling in a group.

Carpenters Rental Cars can be booked through Trip n Tour (885 3154; tripntour@connect.com.fj; Copra Shed Marina) and prices start at $55 a day for a tiny sedan and $100 a day for a 4WD. Bula Re Café is an agent for Budget Rent a Car (885 0377) where prices start at about $100 a day for a sedan, and $120 for a 4WD.