 Vanua Levu Travel Guide Eco-tourist resorts amongst rainforests and beaches Savusavu Bay and Natewa Bay - Vanua Levu Vanua Levu, the second largest island in Fiji, is split into two distinct halves. Sugar plantations and small Indian communities dominate the dry north-western side. The south-eastern side, with the increasingly popular eco-tourist region of Savusavu, is clothed in rainforest and old colonial coconut plantations. Vanua Levu is known as the friendly north and its people are warm and villages hospitable. The Bays of Savusavu and Natewa are great places to explore and several tour companies offer guided walks through the mountains and kayaking expeditions along the coastline. Most of the north and eastern parts of the island are rarely visited - accommodation is only available in Labasa and on a few of the offshore island resorts - although some great hiking can be found in the mountains south of Labasa. The southern coast of Vanua Levu from Savusavu to Buca Bay (where boats connect with Taveuni) is outstandingly beautiful and several small resorts and private villas for all budgets have opened along the coast. Accommodation on Vanua Levu Savusavu Activities
For kayaking around Savusavu Bay which is a real pleasure, or learning to scuba dive in the sheltered waters, contact Rock N Downunder. Long established dive operator Koro Sun Divers offer daily pick-ups from Savusavu area and dive the reefs in the Koro Sea off the south coast as well as the Rainbow Reef - once a week they undertake the two hour boat ride to Namena Island where fabulous coral reefs abound. The best place to snorkel around Savusavu is at Split Rock, 500-metres before Cousteau Resort at the end of the Lesiaceva Point and towards the pearl buoys. The game fishing specialists are Ika Levu based at The Copra Shed. In the busy sailing season between May and October one of the visiting boast may offer day or overnight sailing charters – check at the Copra Shed or Waitui marinas when in town. For land excursions, fitness enthusiast Sharon from Naveria Heights organises guided hiking around the Savusavu Hills, road transfers and an easy stroll to the lovely waterfall at Vuadomo Village or a more strenuous hike through tropical forests to a remote village; as well as guided adventure mountain bike tours for experienced cyclists. To explore the pearl farms beside Nawi Island and learn about the unique multi-hued pearl production in Savusavu Bay, contact affluent J.Hunter Pearls. If you’re visiting between Sept & Oct or Feb & Mar you’ll get to see the actual harvesting of the pearls - at other times there should be enough time for a quick snorkel but you’ll need to bring your own gear.
Getting There Pacific Sun flies to Savusavu and Labasa several times each day from Nadi and Suva. There are also flight connections between Savusavu and Taveuni. Passenger ferries depart for Savusavu from Suva Harbour twice a week. There is also a fast daily ferry service between Rakiraki on Viti Levu's north coast and the south eastern point of Vanua Levu. Airlines / Travel Operators |
