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Island in Fiji
Photo: Barry Peters`, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Taveuni is the third largest island in Fiji. It has the distinction of being one of the few places (other than Northeastern Russia and Antarctica) where the 180th meridian crosses land. It rains here a lot, so be prepared and do not wait until it stops raining. Do not trust weather forecasts.
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Well it was, until it was changed so Taveuni would not be bisected into different days. The 180th meridian runs through Taveuni.
Traditional Fijian culture can be experienced at Qeleni Village. It is an eco-tourism project in the lower highlands that offers cultural dances and handicrafts for sale. It is in a beautiful rainforest and gives an insight into the traditional Fiji.
Your host is a traditional owner, daughter of the late Tui (Two-ee, means King or Paramount Chief) Vuna, Adi (pronounced An-dee, means Noble Lady) Salote Samanunu. The accommodation is right on a large lagoon, and it takes some time to get to the reef from the water's edge. Electricity is available for 3 hr in the evening. The surrounds are amazingly beautiful, and a small boutique 4-star resort, Paradise Taveuni, is a short drive which offers snorkeling/diving equipment and other facilities at a reasonable cost. Otherwise activities include swimming, a blow-hole tour, snorkelling (bring own gear), and reef fishing (bring own gear), village tours, farm tours, horse riding. May need to ring a few times to get hold of owner, who is an excellent at fishing.
A family-run resort and dive operation with 5 or 6 bures (Fijian-style cottages) and wonderful home cooking.
An all-inclusive luxe castaway experience with dedicated island hosts.
Four villas built on Taveuni's white sandy beach.
By ferry
You can take a Goundar Shipping ferry from Suva or Nadi via Savusavu to Taveuni. It runs 1-2 times a week as of 2024.
There is a local bus going around the island (all the way to Lavena). It runs a couple times a day and costs around $5, depending on the distance travelled. It is much cheaper than taking a taxi.
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