Waitabu Marine Park Blog

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 three Tavoro Waterfalls near the falls' visitor centre, each with natural swimming pools. The first waterfall is about 24m (78ft) high and only 10 minutes' walk along a flat cultivated path.  The second waterfall, 30 or 40 minutes along, is a bit smaller but also has a good swimming pool. The track is quite steep in places but has steps, handrails and lookout spots to rest. If you are a keen walker, try the Vidawa Rainforest Trail.  Location Bouma National Heritage Park  ,  Fiji  Telephone +679 867 7311  More information www.boumafiji.com Read more:  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/fiji/bouma-national-heritage-park/sights/parks-gardens/bouma-national-heritage-park#ixzz3uGVpBa1N

This area has decent snorkelling and a gorgeous white-sand beach. It is only possible to visit with a guide. Waitabu village has set up a half-day tour ($60 per person) that includes a guide, snorkelling, a bilibili (lashed bamboo raft) ride, and afternoon tea. There’s also a Backpackers’ Tour ($40 per person) with guided snorkelling. You must book in advance; trips depend on daily tides. You can arrange to sleep at the campground (own tent/hired $15/20); contact them for homestay options. Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/fiji/bouma-national-heritage-park/activities/theme-parks-attractions/waitabu-marine-park#ixzz3uGRXk4WX Waitabu Marine Park - Lonely Planet

Kun Ma, a student intern from Inner Mongolia, China, spent 6 weeks in Fiji in October and November 2014. Kun spent 2 weeks in Suva, assisting with data entry for the  Great Fiji Shark Count  , then travelled to the island of Taveuni where she lived with villagers in Waitabu village for 4 weeks, carrying out projects related to the sustainable management of the  Waitabu Marine Park . Kun was a great favourite in the village, spending the entire 4 weeks with her host families, and dazzling them with the sari she had bought to wear in Suva for the  Hindu New Year (Diwali) , at her farewell dinner. Waitabu welcomes a Student Intern from Inner Mongolia, China :

A friend just gifted us an old copy of  Sport Diving Magazine – January 2004  and in it is a great article about the moorings being installed at  Waitabu Marine Park . Here is the article in its entirety! Look how young everyone is! Blast from the Past – Sport Diving Magazine – January 2004

Waitabu Marine Park has added a new facility to its existing snorkel experience – a double kayak that will allow guests to explore the larger area of sea front, and the mangrove river at Wai settlement. Kayak launch New kayak added to Waitabu Project