By air
Matei Airport (TVU), on the island's northern tip
Australia & New Zealand · Fiji
Taveuni, Fiji
Fiji's Garden Island of rainforest and reefs
Getting there
Best time to visit
May to October — drier and cooler
Don't miss
The Tavoro Waterfalls
The Rainbow Reef
The Lavena Coastal Walk
Lake Tagimaucia
Things to do
Rainforest hiking
Diving the Rainbow Reef
Waterfall swims
Birdwatching
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: Doron · CC BY-SA 3.0
What to pack
Rain jacket, swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, insect repellent
A quieter corner
The Lavena Coastal Walk to a waterfall that drops into the sea pool
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Taveuni?
May to October — drier and cooler. What to pack: Rain jacket, swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, insect repellent.
How do I get to Taveuni?
Fly into Matei Airport (TVU), on the island's northern tip.
What is there to do in Taveuni?
Rainforest hiking, diving the Rainbow Reef, waterfall swims, birdwatching. A quieter find: The Lavena Coastal Walk to a waterfall that drops into the sea pool.
What should I eat in Taveuni?
Taro, fresh fish in coconut cream and tropical fruit from village gardens.
About Taveuni
- Island
- Forest
Where it is
Taveuni is the third-largest island of Fiji, a long volcanic island east of Vanua Levu covered in rainforest and fringed by reefs.
History
Fijian chiefs of the Cakaudrove confederacy have long held power on the island, with their seat at Somosomo. Coconut plantations spread in the 19th century, and much of the island's eastern side is now protected in Bouma National Heritage Park.
People
Taveuni's villages speak Fijian, and life follows farming, fishing and village ceremonies, with Somosomo the seat of the paramount chief of the area.
Known for
- The 180th meridian crossing the island
- Soft coral diving on the Rainbow Reef
- Waterfalls in Bouma National Heritage Park
- The rare tagimaucia flower
Did you know?
The tagimaucia, a red and white flowering vine, grows naturally only in the highlands of Taveuni and is a national symbol of Fiji.
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