Home to the rare silktail bird, found only on this peninsula and on Taveuni. The silktail has sadly made it onto the world’s endangered-species list, with logging being its major threat. The average bird is about 8cm high and is black with a white patch on its tail.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
23.73 MILES
Framed by thick, ridiculously green jungle, these three waterfalls (also known as the Bouma Falls) epitomise the 'Garden Island' epithet Taveuni is famous…
21.95 MILES
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…
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17.66 MILES
Wahooo! This awesome natural slide is a ton of fun. Slide down on your bum or attempt it standing up, like the local kids. Either way, you’ll end up in a…
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29.8 MILES
Nestled in the mountains north of Savusavu, this 120-ha reserve is home to thousands of birds, flowers, trees and plants, some of which are used in local…
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24.75 MILES
Founded by two Canadian expats, Civa produces black – as well as unusual blue, green and pink – pearls from their 55-hectare farm. Ninety-minute boat…
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16.84 MILES
Though Fiji adheres to the single time convention, the International Dateline cuts straight through Taveuni, offering visitors a great photo-op and the…
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Great Council of Chiefs' Meeting Hall
17.45 MILES
The Great Council of Chiefs’ meeting hall (bure bose) was built in Somosomo in 1986 for the gathering of chiefs from all over Fiji.
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25.09 MILES
On Taveuni's dramatic, windswept South Cape. As the water jumps up through the volcanic rock it creates rainbows in the air.
Nearby Vanua Levu attractions
16.84 MILES
Though Fiji adheres to the single time convention, the International Dateline cuts straight through Taveuni, offering visitors a great photo-op and the…
5. Great Council of Chiefs' Meeting Hall
17.45 MILES
The Great Council of Chiefs’ meeting hall (bure bose) was built in Somosomo in 1986 for the gathering of chiefs from all over Fiji.
17.66 MILES
Wahooo! This awesome natural slide is a ton of fun. Slide down on your bum or attempt it standing up, like the local kids. Either way, you’ll end up in a…
8. Bouma National Heritage Park
21.95 MILES
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…