Taveuni, Fiji: travel guide
Fiji's Garden Island of waterfalls, rainforest trails and reef diving
Fiji's lush "Garden Island" in the north, straddling the 180th meridian, renowned for Bouma waterfalls, the Lavena Coastal Walk, rainforest hikes and world-class diving on the Rainbow Reef.
About Taveuni
Taveuni is a long, mountainous island in northern Fiji, known as the Garden Island for its dense rainforest and rich plant life. The 180th meridian runs across it, and the pace of life is rural and unhurried.
Things to do on Taveuni include walking the Lavena Coastal Walk, swimming beneath the Bouma waterfalls and hiking through rainforest. Offshore, the Rainbow Reef and the Somosomo Strait are well known among divers, with colourful soft corals and strong currents.
Taveuni suits nature lovers, hikers and divers more than those after a resort holiday. The drier months, roughly May to October, are generally the best for walking and diving, though the island stays green and wet for much of the year.
- Country
- Fiji
- Currency
- FJD
- Time zone
- Pacific/Fiji
- Nearest airport
- TVU
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Top places to visit in Taveuni
Bouma National Heritage Park (Tavoro Falls)
waterfall · about 3 h · entry $30 (≈ ₹1,270)
Taveuni's premier attraction: three tiered waterfalls in rainforest reached by graded trails, the first only a short walk with a swimming pool at its base.
Lavena Coastal Walk
coastal trail · about 4 h · entry $25 (≈ ₹1,060)
A 5 km coastal trail along Taveuni's wild southeast shore through village, forest and black-sand beach, ending at the Wainibau waterfall reached by a short swim.
International Date Line Marker (Waiyevo)
landmark · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
A hillside signpost marking the 180th meridian where visitors can stand with one foot in "today" and one in "yesterday".
Waitavala Water Slide
natural waterslide · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
A natural rock waterslide where smooth boulders and cascading stream let visitors slide into pools; near Waiyevo, best with a local to show the technique.
Things to do
- Bouma Waterfalls (Tavoro) Guided Hike Hiking · 4 h · from FJD 60 per person
- Lavena Coastal Walk & Waterfall Swim Hiking · 5 h · from FJD 70 per person
- Rainbow Reef Two-Tank Dive Diving · 5 h · from FJD 380 per person
Where to stay in Taveuni
- Matei about FJD 350 per night
North Taveuni near the airport, dive resorts and Bouma falls.
Hotels
- Paradise Taveuni 4-star · FJD 550 to FJD 1,100 per night
- Maravu Taveuni Lodge 3-star · FJD 220 to FJD 450 per night
Getting to Taveuni
Airport: Taveuni (TVU)
Getting around
- Boat
- Car Rental Self
- Taxi
- Walking
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Frequently asked questions about Taveuni
- What are the main places to visit in Taveuni?
- Places covered in our Taveuni guide include Bouma National Heritage Park (Tavoro Falls), Lavena Coastal Walk, International Date Line Marker (Waiyevo), Waitavala Water Slide.
- Where should I stay in Taveuni?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Taveuni: Matei.
- How do I get around Taveuni?
- Ways to get around Taveuni covered in our guide: Boat, Self-drive car, Taxi, Walking.
- Which airport is nearest to Taveuni?
- The nearest airport to Taveuni has the code TVU.