Garden Island Resort - Taveuni - Fiji
Eco Activities » On The Island
Bouma Falls
Bouma Falls is one of the most beautiful spots in the world. Located in Tavoro National Park, it is a prefect destination for a half or full day trip. Bouma Falls actually consists of 3 waterfalls - the first is an easy ten-minute walk from the main road. The waterfall is approximately 100 feet (30 metres) in height and falls into a large pool where one can go swimming and dive off the rocks. A wonderful trail has been built up to a second waterfall which is a worthwhile trip for the more adventurous. About 60 feet high and perhaps more dramatic, this second waterfall takes about 30 minutes to reach from teh first, along a well-manicured trail which has steps, handrails and benches for rest stops. The walk to the third and final waterfall - which is only about 25 feet high (8 metres) takes about 30 minutes on a more rugged path. However, the beauty of this waterfall is in the remoteness of the area and the perfect stillness - a wonderful place to meditate.
Lavena Village and Tobu Vei Tui Falls
Travel to the far northeast end of Taveuni to Lavena, one of the most picturesque villages on the island. At Lavena village you can see how a traditional village operates, meet some of the villagers and verhaps the Village Chief. Lavena also features one of the most beautiful beaches on Taveuni. This beach, with its spectacular white sand and crystal clear water, was featured in the movie "Return of the Blue Lagoon". It is an ideal spot for swimming, snorkelling and picnicking. From there, take a 3 mile (5 klm) graded walking path to the Tobu Vei Tui falls. The walk takes about one and a half hours of which the last 30 minutes is up a creek bed. The falls are spectacular and if you're lucky, your Fijian guide will show you how to jump off the face of the cliff into the pool below.
Birdwatching
It has been claimed that the island of Taveuni is host to hearly all the bird species to be found in Fiji. In particular, Des Voeux Peak at dawn is the place to be if you are a keen birdwatcher. In particular, you may catch sight of the orange dove and the silktail, to be found nowhere else in the world.
Horseback Riding
Enjoy horsebackriding on the South End of Beautiful Taveuni! Ride through plantations of coconut, yagona and dalo; spectacular views of surrounding countryside including Vuna Lagoon to the South and Somosomo Straits to the East, see the famous Twin Crater (elevation 1,000feet) with experienced horseback guides.
International Dateline
No visit to Taveuni is complete without visiting the 180th meridian, the International Dateline. Taveuni is one of the very few land masses in the world that the meridian crosses and you are just a few minutes away.