Waitabu Marine Park Blog

Taveuni Attractions The Bouma National Heritage Park is pristine, with trails to three spectacular waterfalls surrounded by lush tropical rainforest. Just beyond Bouma , the Lavena Coastal Walk is an easy stroll along the beach. Also part of the park are the Waitabu Marine Park , Vidawa Rainforest Hike and the Tavoro Bouma Waterfalls. Find more information on the Bouma National Heritage Park Bouma National Heritage Park - Taveuni Fiji Travel and Tourism

Situated on the coastal boundary of Bouma National Heritage Park , this walk gives you the chance to see a mixture of remote beaches, rainforests and traditional gardens. Although the walk takes about three to font hours there and back, it is really worth making a day of it. Once you get to Lavena , you will need to register an pay the park entry fee at the Visitors Centre. The Centre opens at 9 am but it you arrive earlier, make sure you call in on your return. After signing in you will see that the track heads out around the coast from the Visitor Centre. After about 100 meters there a great place for swimming and picnicking at Unuca Point ( pronounced "Oothuna" ). From Ucuna, it is about 30 minutes till you reach the settlement of Naba ( "Namba" ). Naba settlement is a small community descended from the Solomon Islands immigrants to Fiji which has been recently accepted as an integral part of the Lavena community. The path passes through interesting coastal v...

Tavoro Waterfalls is a beautiful 3 hour return hike; 3 trails of increasing difficulty taking you up into the hills above the village of Korovou and past the awe-inspiring waterfalls of the Tavoro River. The trail starts out with a 10-minute walk to the first and most famous waterfall of Fiji, Bouma Falls, and then continues up a series of switchbacks past gorgeous panoramic views to the second and third falls. Along the way you will see and hear many of the sites and sounds of the Taveuni Forest which can be heard nowhere else in Fiji. Cool off by swimming in any of the refreshing volcanic pools beneath the falls. Stop in at the Tavoro Visitor Center for drinks and refreshments after your walk. Tavoro and Bouma Waterfalls Taveuni Fiji

The Vidawa Rainforest Hike has guided tour of Taveuni as the taught to them by their forefathers, full of local history, knowledge and wildlife. The guide will explain how they lived off the land and shaped it to meet their needs. and how they have come to realise the need to conserve and protect their forests for future generations. They offer full day treks that will take you deep into the old forests of Taveuni, past ancient village sites, meandering volcanic streams, stunning views of the island and surrounding reefs and through some of the best bird watching areas of Taveuni. You will also enjoy a refreshing swim at Tavoro Falls . Taveuni's Vidawa Rainforest Hike and Bird Watching

Both Air Fiji and Sun Air have regular daily flights to Taveuni from Nadi and Suva. Or catch a ferry, (which sails from Suva and Savusavu on Vanua Levu) to Waiyevo, Taveuni , on certain days of the week. From Matei Airport on Taveuni , the park boundary is a 30 minutes drive south-east. Taxis, resort vehicles, and the public bus service can get you there and back. Unless you are staying in a resort that has a vehicle available, the most convenient way to travel is by taxi. There are plenty of them on Taveuni and if you fill it up with other travellers, you'll find the cost is quite reasonable. Getting to Taveuni