Tavewa

Introducing Tavewa

Tavewa is a small (3 sq km), low island right in the middle of the Yasawa Group but it houses some of the group's northern-most resorts. A pleasant beach unfurls itself on the southeastern coast of the island but it's often plagued by buffeting trade winds. You need to head west to the beach around the bend of Savutu Point to find relief from the gales and you're best off doing so at low tide. The snorkelling just offshore here is excellent. An ambling ascent to the top of the central crest affords photogenic views of the Yasawa chain and is particularly spectacular at sunset. The track joins the path connecting Coral View Resort and the southeastern beach.

All the resorts listed here offer boat trips to the Blue Lagoon and trips to Sawa-i-Lau caves for $10 and $25 per person, respectively. Volleyball, nightly music and kava sessions are also standard.

Based on the island, Westside Watersports (666 1462, 998 862; westside@divefiji.com) is an excellent, experienced dive operation. It caters to guests at resorts on nearby islands including the upmarket Turtle Island Resort, as well as Blue Lagoon Cruise passengers. A two-tank dive/PADI Open Water Course costs $160/580 and the instructors and equipment are outstanding.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009