Taveuni Travel Guide and accommodation reviews
The east coast is wild and mostly inaccessible due to steep cliffs and much of the land is protected by Bouma National Heritage Park.
Access to the park is from the north-east coast, with the main attraction being the Tavoro Falls (three lovely waterfalls between 10 minutes and an hour walk from the main road). The first waterfall is only a five minute flat stroll from the road and has excellent swimming and an indent behind the falls from which you can jump through the waterfall into the pool beneath.
The second waterfall is a steep climb through tropical rainforest along a well maintained trail, taking about 20-minutes. This is the highest of the three falls at about 100 feet. The third fall requires wading through a river assisted by a rope and is another 30 minutes higher up the valley. Beyond, it is possible to follow the stream further into the rain forest and venture past a series of smaller falls.
Also within the Bouma Park is Waitabu Marine Park, set alongside a picturesque beachfront. The village of Waitabu has set aside its lagoon as a marine conversation area and funds its project by offering guided snorkelling trips (excellent marine life and corals) and bilibili bamboo raft excursions.
At the end of the road about 20 minutes from Bouma Falls is the attractive village of Lavena, departure point for the 3 mile Lavena Coastal Walk along the forest edge, passing cove beaches and waterfalls. There is an excellent trail that hugs the coastline and a swing bridge forging several rivers. The trail takes just over 1 hour in one direction and is relatively flat. This is a good place to spot endemic birds including the orange dove. This coast can also be explored by kayak from Lavena. The village has a small basic lodge with private rooms and shared bathroom . kitchen.
Taveuni Travel Guide and accommodation reviews
Access to the park is from the north-east coast, with the main attraction being the Tavoro Falls (three lovely waterfalls between 10 minutes and an hour walk from the main road). The first waterfall is only a five minute flat stroll from the road and has excellent swimming and an indent behind the falls from which you can jump through the waterfall into the pool beneath.
The second waterfall is a steep climb through tropical rainforest along a well maintained trail, taking about 20-minutes. This is the highest of the three falls at about 100 feet. The third fall requires wading through a river assisted by a rope and is another 30 minutes higher up the valley. Beyond, it is possible to follow the stream further into the rain forest and venture past a series of smaller falls.
Also within the Bouma Park is Waitabu Marine Park, set alongside a picturesque beachfront. The village of Waitabu has set aside its lagoon as a marine conversation area and funds its project by offering guided snorkelling trips (excellent marine life and corals) and bilibili bamboo raft excursions.
At the end of the road about 20 minutes from Bouma Falls is the attractive village of Lavena, departure point for the 3 mile Lavena Coastal Walk along the forest edge, passing cove beaches and waterfalls. There is an excellent trail that hugs the coastline and a swing bridge forging several rivers. The trail takes just over 1 hour in one direction and is relatively flat. This is a good place to spot endemic birds including the orange dove. This coast can also be explored by kayak from Lavena. The village has a small basic lodge with private rooms and shared bathroom . kitchen.
Taveuni Travel Guide and accommodation reviews
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