Must-see attractions in Vanua Levu & Taveuni

  • Fiji, Tavoro National Park, Taveuni Island, Middle Bouma Falls

    Tavoro Waterfalls

    Taveuni

    Framed by thick, ridiculously green jungle, these three waterfalls (also known as the Bouma Falls) epitomise the 'Garden Island' epithet Taveuni is famous…

  • Bouma Falls, Island of Taveuni, Fiji

    Bouma National Heritage Park

    Taveuni

    This national park protects over 80% of Taveuni's total area, covering about 150 sq km (57 sq mi) of rainforest and coastal forest. The park includes the…

  • Wasavula Ceremonial Site

    Vanua Levu

    This site has a cryptic – and cannibalistic – history. At the entrance, there's a sacred monolith that villagers believe grew from the ground; behind is a…

  • Waitavala Water Slide

    Taveuni

    Wahooo! This awesome natural slide is a ton of fun. Slide down on your bum or attempt it standing up, like the local kids. Either way, you’ll end up in a…

  • Naag Mandir Temple

    Vanua Levu

    The sacred 3m-high Cobra Rock is housed inside the vibrant Naag Mandir Temple. It's draped with flower-and-tinsel garlands, and offerings are placed at…

  • Nukubolu

    Vanua Levu

    Deep in the mountains north of Savusavu, reachable by 4WD, lie the ruins of Nukubolu, an ancient Fijian village whose stone foundations, terraces and…

  • Lake Tagimaucia

    Taveuni

    Lake Tagimaucia is in an old volcanic crater in the mountains above Somosomo. Masses of vegetation float on the lake (823m above sea level), and the…

  • Waisali Rainforest Reserve

    Vanua Levu

    Nestled in the mountains north of Savusavu, this 120-ha reserve is home to thousands of birds, flowers, trees and plants, some of which are used in local…

  • Floating Island

    Vanua Levu

    This house-sized island floats on a pond during high winds or, if you believe local lore, when a priest chants at it. The real reason to come here is to…

  • Civa Pearl Farm

    Taveuni

    Founded by two Canadian expats, Civa produces black – as well as unusual blue, green and pink – pearls from their 55-hectare farm. Ninety-minute boat…

  • Hot Springs

    Savusavu & Around

    Those vents of steam you see along the water’s edge are evidence of the volcanic activity that simmers below Savusavu's surface. The main springs are just…

  • Des Voeux Peak

    Taveuni

    At 1195m, this is the island’s second-highest mountain. On a clear day the views from the peak are fantastic: it’s possible to see Lake Tagimaucia and the…

  • International Dateline

    Taveuni

    Though Fiji adheres to the single time convention, the International Dateline cuts straight through Taveuni, offering visitors a great photo-op and the…

  • Flora Tropica Gardens

    Savusavu & Around

    Take a guided tour through these gorgeous gardens, home to 300 types of palms and countless tropical flowers and fruit trees. Birds and butterflies love…

  • Tunuloa Silktail Reserve

    Vanua Levu

    Home to the rare silktail bird, found only on this peninsula and on Taveuni. The silktail has sadly made it onto the world’s endangered-species list, with…

  • Korovatu Beach

    Vanua Levu

    From Naag Mandir Temple, head down through dense coconut trees and past the lounging cows to Korovatu Beach. It's the closest stretch of sand to Labasa…

  • Namena Marine Reserve

    Savusavu & Around

    Protected 70sqkm park housing corals so vibrant and marine life so plentiful that it’s become the poster child for Fiji’s underwater world. It's about a…

  • Blowhole

    Taveuni

    On Taveuni's dramatic, windswept South Cape. As the water jumps up through the volcanic rock it creates rainbows in the air.

  • Peckham Pearl Farm Tours

    Taveuni

    Snorkel this saltwater black-pearl farm in Matei's Naselesele lagoon and buy pearls after the tour.