Taveuni
Fiji · 60 m
Description
Taveuni is Fiji’s third-largest island and, thanks to its lush vegetation and rain-rich climate, is known as the “Garden Island”. The island combines dense rainforest, spectacular waterfalls, and abundant marine life with secluded beaches and traditional villages. Bouma National Heritage Park protects much of the forested interior, while the Tavoro Waterfalls and Lavena Coastal Walk rank among its best-known natural attractions. Offshore, Rainbow Reef is one of the world’s most renowned soft-coral diving areas. Taveuni is also celebrated for its rare birdlife, the distinctive Tagimoucia flower, and the Vuna Blowholes, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers, divers, and hikers.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 6 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Bouma National Heritage Park & Tavoro Waterfalls
- Rainbow Reef diving (Great White Wall)
- Lavena Coastal Walk
- Waitabu Marine Park snorkeling
- Des Voeux Peak hike
- Tagimoucia Lake
- Tagimoucia flower (October - December)
- Waitavala Natural Water Slide
- International Date Line monument
- Wairiki Catholic Mission
- Vuna Blowholes
- Matei and Prince Charles Beach
- Lavena Village
- Taveuni rainforest hiking
- Somosomo village & traditional culture
- Qamea Island day trip(Day trip)
- Matangi Island snorkeling & diving(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- TVU
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry