Beautiful Taveuni Island Resort has won many prestigious Awards for the excellence to service and commitment to the caring of their guests:

Getting Here

If traveling from the USA or Europe there are direct flights from L.A. to Fiji.  Board your flight in the evening and wake in the morning in Fiji.  Taveuni Island is only 90 minutes flight directly from Nadi.  There are four to six flights a day, making your connection from your international flight smooth.  The resort sits majestically atop a bluff amidst lush tropical gardens and overlooking the spectacular aqua waters of the Somosomo Straits.  

Natural Attractions

Taveuni Island is Fiji’s third largest island, known as the ‘Garden Island of Fiji’, is 1,218 metres high, 62.4 kilometres long and 11.2 kilometres wide. Some highlights you can experience while on Taveuni include:

Exclusive Luxury Accommodation

The luxury bures are over 100m2 in size and are built with native Taveuni timbers. There are floor to ceiling windows on all sides. The bures are open plan and the lounge opens into a spacious outdoor living area, which overlooks the ocean and surrounding islands. The décor is tropically inspired – cool tiles, native floral arrangements and watercolour paintings. The bures have king-sized beds and all feature private outdoor showers.

Guest Accommodation**

Six Luxury Oceanfront Bures

These stunning bures have spectacular views over the ocean and surrounding islands. From your romantic canopy king-sized bed, you can enjoy the stunning sea views.

The bedroom is complete with an ensuite with his and hers vanities, imported fine white linen, dressing gowns and slippers, hair dryers, comfortable indoor and outdoor furniture, air-conditioning, fans or natural air flow. There is also a private outdoor shower with unlimited hot water.

Luxury Oceanfront Bure Rates

Indulge in the fusion of local Fijian and international cuisine

Taveuni Island Recreational Activities

Skim in and out of the secluded bays on your kayak and venture into the turquoise waters of the lagoon to snorkel or enjoy an isolated romantic beach lunch of local delicacies.

Meet the smiling friendly people who will tell you about their culture and traditions.

Go trekking in the Bouma World Heritage Park and spot exotic birds and discover hidden waterfalls in one of the world’s last completely undisturbed tropical island rainforest habitats.

Experience game fishing in the Somosomo Straits catching wahu, mahimahi, tuna, walu to take back to the resort.

Dive the world famous White Wall and Rainbow Reef with multi-hued soft corals and fish in such abundance it will take your breath away.

Our guides will arrange any cultural or adventure tours you wish to make.

From beautiful white sand beaches to lush green rainforests, one will never cease to be amazed by the beauty of this island we know as the “Garden Island of Fiji”- Taveuni.

Bouma Falls Park

The BOUMA National Heritage Park is the ideal way for the adventurous to spend a whole day, or a few hours, exploring. Situated on the eastern side of the island, it is just a half hour ride by taxi or bus from the resort.

Your day begins with an interesting drive past the remote villages on this side of the island. There is a leisurely walk to the first waterfall where lush vegetation and wild red and yellow ginger create a colourful, unbelievably beautiful grotto. Take a swim in the huge natural rock pool: dive under, into and behind this large volume of cascading water.

You then climb up a pathway to the second and third waterfalls, each unique and incredibly beautiful. Just before reaching the second waterfall, there is a lookout to view the coast and the islands of Matagi, Qamea and Laucala, and up into the high peaks and ranges of Taveuni’s mountainous landscape. It is a 360 degree vista of lush tropical beauty.

Your guide will carry your packed lunch and you can sit on the rocks at the third waterfall to feed the prawns with crumbs from your lunch.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the rare tropical birds. Taveuni is renown for the best bird life in Fiji, as there are no predators, so one is bound to discover the abundance of bird life: Orange Dove, Native Wood Pigeon, Taveuni Native Parrot and many more, plus rare exotic palms. The joy for all is, that there are no known poisonous or dangerous animals on land, therefore one can walk barefooted through the pools and bush without a worry.

Lavena Coastal Walk

On the same coastal road, just ten minutes further on, is the beautiful white sand beach of Lavena.

Here you can spend a whole day walking and exploring this amazing coast, passing villages so remote, one wonders how the people survive, where apart from a waterfall and the ocean there are no facilities at all.

You will hike a natural trail through stunning coastal scenery and enjoy the beauty of this wild foreshore. Your personal guide will ensure you have a wonderful experience while showing you amazing birds, and sea life. A swinging bridge crosses a deep river canyon, then further on the trail swings inland up a river valley where you can put on your bathing suit and swim to a cool deep pool surrounded by high rock walls and lush rainforest. As you swim deeper into the grotto, two beautiful waterfalls cascade. You can climb up onto them and slide or jump into the deep water below.

This walk takes approximately one and half hours each way, and you will need at least an hour or two to explore, relax and enjoy the natural beauty of this area.

It is so easy to lose all sense of time and reality.

Instead of walking to the falls, it is possible to do the entire journey from the park entrance to the waterfalls and back, by boat. You will be provided with, tea by the villagers, on your return to the park headquarters.

Wairiki Catholic Mission Church and the International Date Line

For a day on the land, take the West Coast Tour which begins with a visit to the dateline (180 meridian) where you can stand in both today, and yesterday. Taveuni Island was the first place to experience the birth of the New Millennium, here the New Day begins!

Continue on to the Wairiki Catholic Mission School to view the amazing architecture of the stone church built in 1907.

Go down to Soqulu Plantation for a game of golf or tennis, followed by a beer at the Country Club bar.

If you are adventurous, you could venture to the southernmost tip of Taveuni, to Vuna, where, when the tide is right you will see the amazing blowholes in action.

On the way back, if you have a four wheel drive, you can go part way up the road to Lake Tagimoucia which is an extinct volcanic crater at the highest point of Taveuni. Although the lake is often covered with cloud, the fact that the rare and exquisite Tagimouci flower blooms here once a year, makes it well worth a visit at that time.

On the way home, cool off at the Waitavala Natural Stone Waterslides which is another of nature’s natural wonders.

Waitabu Marine Park

This area of Taveuni has recently been awarded the “International British Airways Eco-Tourism Award”

The Waitabu Villagers will welcome you, and are proud of this marine and cultural experience they have worked so hard to establish.

The 5-hour visit is a marvellous cultural experience of Fijian village life. The visit includes round trip transport, morning and afternoon tea in the village, snorkelling in the marine reserve, kava ceremony, local island dance and song, and to top it all; a trip up the river on a bamboo “Bilibili” raft.

This is a 20-minute ride by taxi from the resort.

Vidawa Forest Walk:

This trip is also amazing. It takes a full day and you need to love tramping and be fit.

You start at the Vidawa Village and hike through the spectacular rainforest of this area. The walk concludes at the Bouma Falls where you can relax and swim in the crystal clear, cool water.

You will enjoy the company of experienced, knowledgeable guides on all these tours who will want to show you the flora and fauna, and other wildlife. They will enchant you with tales of their rich culture.

All of these treks are sure to give you a day of great excitement, beauty and adventure.

Further Activities

The ocean surrounding Taveuni Island is home to some of the world’s most beautiful coral and amazing marine life. Go diving at Rainbow Reef and explore the hidden underwater world; kayak to isolated romantic beaches; experience game fishing in the Somosomo Straits.

Diving

Taveuni Island has some of the best diving spots in the world and is known as “the soft coral capital of the world.”

Explore the Somosomo Straits and see the amazing Rainbow Reef. This beautiful reef is 30km long and boasts magnificent multi-coloured soft corals, as well as stunning hard corals. Rainbow Reef is known for its marine life – manta rays, barracudas, white tip sharks, butterfly fish, stone fist, long nose hawk fish and leopard sharks have all been spotted around Rainbow Reef.

The resort was, for 25 years, the Top Dive Resort in the South Pacific. The owner of Taveuni Island Resort & Spa discovered all the sites on the Rainbow Reef and Great White Wall which are now legendary throughout the world.

We now rely on our former Dive Masters and Instructors to show visitors the wonders of this amazing underwater world. When Ric Cammick retired, his top staff members formed their own companies: Vunibokoi Divers and Jewel Bubble Divers.

Please check their credentials and e-mail them directly to pre-book diving OR book on arrival at the resort which is very easily arranged.

Sunset Cruises

Taveuni boasts some of the most beautiful sunsets in Fiji, so take one of our boats for a trip with your friends, OR take a private cruise, with your own barmaid and waiter. Enjoy a delicious cocktail whist leisurely watching the sun sink in the west.

Deep Sea Fishing

Douglas, the manager of this amazing resort, is one of Fiji’s most renowned game fishermen. He will enjoy taking you out on one of his many boats, which are outfitted with the state of the art gear. Doug’s knowledge of this area’s top fishing spots is unsurpassed.

Whether you are an experienced fisherman, or a novice, the abundant waters of Taveuni offers exciting and adventurous fishing for all: Marlin, Sailfish, Wahoo, Walu, Dogtooth and Yellowfin Tuna, are just some of the varied species you can catch in the waters off Taveuni.

Kayaking and Snorkelling

Kayaking is a great way to explore the island’s many isolated bays. Kayak in the lagoon and enjoy a romantic picnic on one of the three small honeymoon islands.

Go snorkelling straight off our beach in front of the resort and experience the amazing underwater life surrounding Taveuni Island.

Island Hopping and Boat Excursions

To really appreciate the beauty of Taveuni you need to take one of the resorts many fast boats to visit some of the neighbouring islands.

The resort will pack your lunch with champagne if you wish, provide snorkelling gear and/or kayaks, so you can spend a day, doing as much or as little as you choose in some of the beautiful secluded bays or beaches you will discover. Feel like Adam & Eve for a day!

You can also travel right along the east coast to enjoy the Lavena Walk from the sea, and view nature’s magnificence. There are numerous picture perfect waterfalls which cascade from the high peaks of Taveuni, then crash into the aqua waters of the Pacific Ocean. Kayaks can be carried on the speed boat so you can enjoy a leisurely paddle before hopping back on board if you become tired.

Taveuni Island relaxation

Sit under a palm tree or cabana at the beach and read, or lounge by the pool and sip a cocktail. Take some time out to rest and relax in the peaceful environment.

The perfect way to ease into relaxation mode is to start with a massage. Lie down, close your eyes and relax as you experience a stress relieving massage here at the resort.

Taveuni Island Resort & Spa is the ultimate romantic hideaway. The exotic setting provides the perfect backdrop to your dream holiday, wedding or honeymoon.

Weddings

Perfect Fiji Wedding

Take your vows in the gardens ablaze with tropical flowers…
Or at sunset, on the deck, overlooking crystal water…
Or on the white sandy beach, under the tropical sun…

We specialize in romantic wedding ceremonies. Choose from our wedding packages below or we can design a custom package especially for you.

'LOLOMA' Wedding Package:

This package includes:
Registration Fee
Transport to/from Registration Office
Minister/Marriage Officer
Floral Decorations for open-air wedding on the beach or decks overlooking the ocean
Single Tier Wedding Cake
Option of Warriors to escort the Bride
30 Minutes Massage each for the Couple
Champagne Breakfast in the Lagoon Bure or own deck or down at the resort beach-(Weather Permitting).

'LOMALAGI' Wedding Package:

This package includes:
Registration Fee
Transport to/from Registration Office
Minister/Marriage Officer
Floral decorations for open-air wedding on the beach or decks overlooking the ocean
Bouquet, Tiara, Boutonnière, Salusalu (Lei) for bridal couple
Meke - Fijian Song and Dance Night
Double Tier Wedding Cake
Option of Warriors to escort the Bride
Option of Choir for the Service
30 Minutes Massage each for the couple
Champagne Picnic Lunch on an outer island (Weather permitting).

TRADITIONAL FIJIAN 'VAKA-VITI' Wedding Package

Taveuni Island Resort is a magical, private lover's retreat...
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