Exploring and hiking on Taveuni
Taveuni is a volcanic island about 60 kilometers long and 25 kilometers wide. More than half of the island is protected as a national park; the remainder consists of undeveloped land and farms. Guests of Nakia Resort & Dive will find many ways to enjoy the island. We freely provide delux mountain bikes and can arrange at a nominal cost, a car and driver or fully guided walks throughout the island.
Bouma National Heritage Park
is an hour drive from Nakia. It has groomed trails through lush tropical rainforest to three spectacular waterfalls. Just beyond Bouma, the Lavena Coastal Walk is an easy stroll along the beach. The Waitavala Waterslide also is nearby.
Hike or Ride Horses
With few roads, Taveuni is a hiker's and rider's playground. We can arrange a car and driver or horses with a guide to take you to beautiful areas to enjoy in flip-flops or tougher mountain trails needing sturdy shoes and a helpful guide.
Watch Birds
Because of its protected status, limited land clearance, and the absence of the mongoose, Taveuni is home to more indigenous Fijian plants and animals, including native birds, than anywhere else. Des Voeux Peak is home to silktails, ferntails, kula parrots, orange breasted doves and wild chickens. Local guides can help you find many unusual birds during an early morning walk.
Experience Daily Fijian Life
We can arrange visits to nearby villages and to Sunday services at the Catholic mission at Wairiki village, which feature memorable Fijian singing and music in a unique British colonial Romanesque church constructed in 1907. Nearby in Waiyevo, you can visit a marker for the 180 degree Meridian or International Dateline which passes through Taveuni.
Take Photos
As a tropical paradise with beach, ocean, mountains, and rainforest, Taveuni is a great place to take nature photos. Fijians are friendly and generally like having their photo taken, especially when you show them your digital results.
Play Golf and Tennis
Soqulu Plantation, a 30-minute drive from Nakia, has a small clubhouse, 9-hole golf course and tennis courts where you can rent equipment, eat lunch, swim, and spend a relaxing day.
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