Waitabu Marine Park Blog

Oh it was just awesome....hearing the sound of the waves as you sleep in the night, seeing the beautiful stars in the sky and being greated by the beautiful view of the early morning sunrise. I would not ask for anything more... Waitabu is the place to be if you are looking for a village experience. You can get a chance to meet the locals with their friendly smiles, drink kava and learn a few fijian dance twists from the village entertainers. Above all you can swim in one Fiji's known marine park. It's just one of a kind experience to go on which definatly you will enjoy. I loved the morning walk on the beach - Review of Waitabu Marine Park and Campground, Taveuni Island, Fiji - TripAdvisor

Waitabu camp-grounds is an absolute delight. From the moment I stepped into the visitor center, I knew there was nothing to be missed from home. During my week long stay at the campsite, I had the opportunity to have a taste of real Fijian cuisine from Waci-poki made out of Taro leaves, pumpkin leaves in coconut milk (was a favorite) to fresh lobster made in a special Waitabu sauce. Of course all these dishes were accompanied by the usual fresh root crops either taro, cassava or wild yams. There are self-cooking facilities in the kitchen but what better way to experience Fijian food then to taste some made by them in their special ways. The tents were spacious and comfortable and it is an experience not be missed to wake up to see the sun rising from the comfort of my air-bed and inside the tent!. Truly a magical experience. Swimming in and amongst the vast array of tropical marine life was truly a blessing. The rich color of branching and boulder corals in the Marine Park reflecte

Waitabu Marine Park Tour Tour Description: Waitabu Marine Park is a reef conservation success story. Visitors experience excellent snorkelling to see the transformation made to the marine life since the establishment of the park in 1998. Trained guides will snorkel with the tour and will point out and explain interesting sites. The half-day (5 hour Fijian time) trip should NOT be missed during your visit to Taveuni. Note this trip is subject to weather & tides. If the sea conditions are unsuitable the trip will be cancelled or postponed. Costs — FD $50 pp — Trip suitable for visitors aged 12 years and over Cost includes: — Snorkelling equipment — ' Bilibili ', Fijian raft ride — Local guides with intimate understanding of the natural area — Morning or afternoon tea & village refreshments, prepared by the women of the Waitabu Village What to Bring: — Sandals or running shoes for the lunch — Swimwear & cameras — Water bottle & sunscreen — Hat & sung

Waitabu Marine Park ( Full Day Adventure ) Swim and snorkel in the Waitabu Marine Park. Experience the beauty of marine life in abundance as all marine parks should be. We protect it. During fish feeding time, sight of fish in a frenzy during meal time is awesome. Diving Fiji Scuba Vacation : Diving Taveuni : Taveuniadventures.com

MARITIME - Waitabu marks marine park anniversary www.fijidailypost.com - 6-Jun-2008 Sai's Comment: - This is a great example of how naive Fijians could also contribute to preserving their environment while generating some earnings from their natural resources. Am proud to have met people involved in the Waitabu project when in NZ from the contributions of the NZ government. Am more proud to learn that my island of Yacata have just recently also designated a part of the fishery around the island as a marine reserve. Great effort and leadership by those on the island. TWENTY years ago the villagers of Waitabu on the north-eastern coast of Taveuni would never give a second thought about their reefs or what dwelled on their shores. They walk on the reefs breaking the corals and take home whatever they can eat no matter how small they are.There was heavy algal or seaweed growth because there was no more fish to feed on it.The state of the Waitabu village coast was so pathetic that at

The people of Waitabu really make this experience perfect - true Fijian hospitality at its best. The facilities include showers, flushing toilets and a kitchen, or you can choose to have delicious home cooked local foods. These, coupled with the campground being situated right on the beautiful sandy beach make for a wonderful holiday . The tour of the Marine Park is fabulous, and other adventures, such as rain forest hike and stunning waterfalls are just a short walk away. We had so much fun there and were made to feel so welcome, will definitely be going back! Highly recommended. A REAL slice of Paradise! - Review of Waitabu Marine Park and Campground, Taveuni Island, Fiji - TripAdvisor