Levuka Homestay

Homestay In Levuka A new concept in accommodation for Levuka is now open. The construction of your home-away-from-home has been quite a feat, but the finished product has been worth it (see the "News" page for an idea of what it took to build this beautiful home). All photos on this website have captions - just position your mouse pointer on each photo for a description.

The Owners Bula from John and Marilyn Milesi. We first discovered Fiji in 1984 (it was our first overseas trip) and we have been coming back here from Perth in Western Australia every year since then. In 1999, we made a decision to come to Fiji with the intention of settling down here. Over a period of six months we travelled around the country, looking for somewhere we could call 'home'. We were fortunate to find Levuka, the original capital of Fiji. We fell in love with this small town the moment we stepped off the airport bus. The people in our community here are very welcoming and we had no hesitation in deciding to find a block of land on which to build our home.

We were very lucky to find this vacant block of land just three minutes walk from the centre of town. Having purchased the land, we went back to Perth and sold our home, put all of our affairs in order and returned to Levuka to set about building our dream home. The timing of our arrival could have been better as the country experienced political problems not long after our arrival. But we came here 'for better or for worse' and are now involved in helping to rebuild our adopted country. Your Home-away-from-home In building our home, we have designed it in the colonial style, in keeping with the general architecture of the town of Levuka. It is constructed of wood, using pine posts for support. Inside is decorated with Fijian artifacts and handicrafts. Our aim is to capture both the 'colonial' and the 'Fijian' themes that are so much part of the heritage of this town. We have four rooms for guests - three air-conditioned rooms with queen size beds, and one room with a double bed and single bed. Your room is spacious, with polished floors, ceiling fan, refrigerator, ensuite bathroom, outside veranda and your own private entrance. Tea and coffee making facilities are also available in each room.

You can relax on the covered deck in the lower part of the house or enjoy the fresh air in the privacy of our garden. You are also most welcome to enjoy the view from the upper deck, or watch a video or read a good book in the comfort of our lounge room.

A full breakfast is provided as part of the tariff - freshly made fruit juice, local fruit, Marilyn's special muesli, a cooked breakfast, fresh tea or brewed coffee. This should start your day off well, ready to enjoy your day's exploration of Levuka.

Things to do
Are you feeling energetic? Or maybe you feel like a relaxing stroll through town. In Levuka, we try to cater for whatever mood you happen to be in, so that you can make the most of your stay in our lovely frontier town.

Below are some suggestions for you to ponder: - Take a leisurely stroll through town, walk to a nearby waterfall, go for a hike - for any walking activities, spend some time with Nox. He is very proud of his island and is keen to share his knowledge of the history of the island and many other interesting facts. When he is not doing his walking tours, he spends his time looking after our beautiful garden here at the Homestay. - For a village experience with a difference, allow Epi to take you on his tour to his village of Lovoni, situated in the centre of the island. You can walk or take a van, and on your way, Epi will explain the flora, fauna and history of Ovalau. You will follow in the footsteps of the old Fiji warriors and see the places where they rested before raiding the town. - Or just visit a local village and experience the way Fijians live today. It is a mixture of the traditional and the modern ways of life.
- Feel like doing something in the water. Ovalau Watersports offer open water diving instruction, reef diving, snorkelling, kayaking and fishing trips. - Interested in sports? On offer are lawn bowling, rugby, soccer, hockey, billiards and pool, and squash. - How about afternoon tea with some local identities? 'Tea & Talanoa' enables you to spend time in the home of Duncan, a Scot who has lived for many years in Levuka and has some great stories to tell. Enjoy his beautiful garden or have your photo taken with one of his iguanas. Or you can spend time with Bubu Kara, a Fijian grandmother who can tell you what it was like to live here in "the good old days".
- How about a trip to a small tropical island? A day trip to nearby Caqalai Island can be arranged for you.
There are photographic opportunities everywhere. Whether it be an old building or the local kids swimming at Market Bridge, always have your camera ready for that special reminder of your stay in Levuka. - Hungry or thirsty? There are a number of restaurants in Levuka that cater for the whole range of tastes, from European food, to Chinese food, to local Fijian food and to Indian food. Quench your thirst with a cold beer or wine or spirits, freshly made fruit juice, cappucino, and so on.
Your stay in Levuka can be as busy or as relaxed as you want it to be. As soon as you arrive, the special ambiance of Levuka will become evident and we hope you will be eager to experience as much as possible during your stay.
Transport Options Getting here Most people who come to Levuka usually start their journey in Suva. If you are in Nadi, then you can fly to Suva via Air Fiji or Pacific Sun. Don't want to fly - then take a bus (about a four hour trip), which can be booked at the ATS office at Nadi Airport. Or take a taxi, which we can arrange for you. Once you are in Suva, next stop is Levuka. Air Fiji have two flights on Monday to Saturday (7.15am and 5.00pm) and one on Sunday afternoon (at 5.00pm) from Nausori (Suva) Airport. You arrive at Bureta Airport and then proceed on a 40 minute trip to Levuka, either on the airport bus or by taxi which we can arrange for you. Patterson Brothers Ferry Service offer a bus/ferry trip from Suva to Levuka. This involves about three and a half hours on a bus and one hour on a ferry, departing Suva at 2.00pm. Please note that for the return trip to Suva, the bus departs Levuka at 4.30am. While you are here Most of the time you will find yourself walking around, but if you feel like travelling further afield, there are taxis and local 'carriers' for hire at very reasonable rates.
THE CRUISE OPTION Captain Cook Cruises, who are based at Denarau in Nadi, are running six (6) Dateline Cruises this year on the MV Reef Escape. This cruise leaves Nadi and two nights later arrives in Levuka. It then takes another five nights to cruise back to Nadi. So why not combine a cruise one way and conventional transport the other. 2008 Departure dates from Nadi: Tuesday May 13 Tuesday June 3 Tuesday July 1 Tuesday August 5 Tuesday September 2 Tuesday October 7 Tuesday November 4

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