About Taveuni

Because of the 180 Meridian, Taveuni is one of only five places in the world where you live your two days in one. The International dateline is adapted to keep the isles within one time zone. Blessed with its tropical climate of beautiful sunshine and fair amount of rain, Taveuni, is well known to both locals and visitors as the Garden Island of Fiji. The combination of its fertile soil and adequate rainfall, Taveuni provides a considerable amount of Fiji's staple crops and tropical fruits. It has unique lush volcanic vegetation.

One third of the Islands pristine rainforest is under nature reserve. 80% of it is the Bouma National Park accessible to guided sightseeing. Clean air and water with unpolluted environment, un-crowded beaches and beautiful virgin coral reefs for your eyes only.

This, blended with a unique culture of one of the friendliest people you will ever come to know, proudly, is second to none in the world.

From traditional thatched huts (BURE) beside the beach to luxury villas overlooking the ocean, from romantic seclusion on a private beach to an all out party under the tall coconut palms on a moonlit night. There is always something to suit you.

Here, on Garden Island, you will feel like part of the family. Real smiles and customary BULA greetings, just another part of life here.

Come. Experience among other things why we are - The way the World should be.

Put a flower behind your ear, a garland of flowers round your neck and swap your trousers for a colorful tropical sulu, brush up on your smile and immerse yourself in true Island hospitality.

Taveuni Brief

• 40 or so coastal settlements/villages scattered throughout the island.
  
  
• Two RO-RO ferries service the wharf at Wairiki and the only airport (Matei) which accommodates up to Twin Otter sized aircraft.
  
  
• 3 High Schools and 6 village-based primary schools, 1 modern hospital and 3 nursing stations.
  
  
• Government Offices and Post Office at Waiyevo.
  
  
• The closest semblance to a town where most of the shops are located is Naqara. A Local supermarket chain operates from Somosomo. 
  
  
• Taveuni has countless natural features and the diving is world-renowned. This along with its remoteness boasts clear waters.

Map of Taveuni

Geographical History

Taveuni was born about 2, 000 years ago during a volcanic eruption from the seabed, making it one of the newest islands in the Fiji group. Its volcanic origins can be seen all over the island. The blow holes, coarse black sandy beaches, volcanic stones and pumice.  

Cultural History

Historical Culture for the island goes back centuries with remnants of an old fort that was established to guard against the invading Tongans and burial ground on the island near Bouma. Many fierce wars have are recorded between the Tongans and the Taveuni Islanders. These wars eventually led to the acceptance of Christianity by the fiercest warriors, who then renounced cannibalism.