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International Dateline
Though Fiji adheres to the single time convention, the International Dateline cuts straight through Taveuni, offering visitors a great photo-op and the chance to jump from one day to the next. Take the road uphill from Waiyevo (towards the hospital) and cross the field on the right
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Garden of the Sleeping Giant
More than a garden, this must-see spot is an absolute botanic bonanza. Abloom with more than 2000 varieties of orchids, plus indigenous flora and other tropical beauties, the 20-hectare plantation makes for a gorgeous getaway. Peak flowering seasons are June-July and November-Decem
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Hot Springs
Those vents of steam you see along the water’s edge are evidence of Savusavu’s volcanic activity that simmers below the town’s surface. The main springs are just down from the aptly named Hot Springs Hotel. They are literally boiling: locals come to cook food in them. You’ll scald
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Masonic Lodge Ruins
This stone shell was the South Pacific’s first Masonic lodge (1875). This was once Levuka’s only Romanesque building, but it was burnt to a husk in the 2000 coup by God-fearing villagers. Local Methodists had long alleged that Masons were in league with the devil and that tunnels l
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Des Voeux Peak
At 1195m, this is the island’s second-highest mountain. On a clear day the views from the peak are fantastic: it’s possible to see Lake Tagimaucia and the Lau Group. Birdwatching is great every day. Allow three to four hours to walk the 6km up, and at least two to return. It’s a st
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Sawa
Sawa-i-Lau is an odd limestone island amid a string of high volcanic islands. The underwater limestone is thought to have formed a few hundred metres below the surface and then uplifted over time. Shafts of daylight enter a great dome-shaped cave – 15m tall above the water surface
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Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple
This riotously bright Hindu temple is one of the few places outside India where you can see traditional Dravidian architecture; the wooden carvings of deities travelled here from India, as did the artists who dressed the temple in its colourful coat and impressive ceiling frescos.
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Floating Island
This house-sized island floats on a pond during high winds or, if you believe local lore, when a priest chants at it. The real reason to come here is to say you have; if youre the type who loves a challenge, youll like it too, as its very remote and youll have to find a local willi
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Waisali Rainforest Reserve
Nestled in the mountains north of Savusavu, this 120-ha reserve is home to thousands of birds, flowers, trees and plants, some of which are used in local traditional medicines. Theres a pleasant 30-minute walk dense greenery down to a waterfall (but watch out for its death-trap-sli
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Lake Tagimaucia
Lake Tagimaucia is in an old volcanic crater in the mountains above Somosomo. Masses of vegetation float on the lake (823m above sea level), and the national flower, the rare tagimaucia (an epiphytic plant), grows on the lake’s shores. This red-and-white flower blooms only at high
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Abaca
Koroyanitu National Heritage Park is accessed via Abaca (Am-ba-tha ) village, southeast of Lautoka, but you cant go alone: trails have been unmaintained for years. Contact Kalo Baravilala , who can arrange everything from guides to accommodation.From here, its possible to make a da
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Bouma National Heritage Park
This national park protects over 80% of Taveunis total area, covering about 150 sq km (57 sq mi) of rainforest and coastal forest. The park includes the three Tavoro Waterfalls near the falls visitor centre, each with natural swimming pools. The first waterfall is about 24m (78ft)
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Lomolomo Guns
There is an abandoned battery of guns at Lomolomo, on a low rise at the foot of the Sabeto Mountains. Built in WWII to protect Nadi Bay, they are hardly a ‘must see’, but the walk up the hill offers some fine views across sugar-cane fields to the Yasawa Group. To get there, take th
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Nukubolu
Deep in the mountains north of Savusavu, reachable by 4WD, lie the ruins of Nukubolu, an ancient Fijian village whose stone foundations, terraces and thermal pools are in surprisingly good condition. The setting is lovely: a volcanic crater with steaming hot springs in the backgrou
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Naag Mandir Temple
The sacred 3m-high Cobra Rock is housed inside the vibrant Naag Mandir Temple. Its draped with flower-and-tinsel garlands, and offerings are placed at its base; locals believe the rock can cure the sick and the infertile. The rock also – apparently – grows; locals say the roof has
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Sri Krishna Kaliya Temple
Fiji has the highest percentage of Hare Krishnas per capita in the world and this temple is the foremost International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple in the South Pacific. Visitors are welcome anytime, but an interesting time to visit is during the noon puja (pra
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Musket Cove Marina
This excellent marina attracts yachties from all over the world. There are 27 moorings ($15 per day), 25 marina berths (from $2 per metre, per day), dockside fuel and water (0.10 cents per litre, though this can be limited in the dry season), drop-mail services, a laundry, rubbish
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Waitavala Water Slide
Wahooo! This awesome natural slide is a ton of fun. Slide down on your bum or attempt it standing up, like the local kids. Either way, you’ll end up in a small pool at the bottom. Dont start your slide from the very top of the falls – it’s too dangerous – or slide if theres too muc
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Thurston Gardens
After visiting the museum, ponder on your new found knowledge with a wander through these compact but beautiful gardens ( M032A). The dense conglomeration of native flora and surrounding lawns are less manicured and more scattered haphazardly but heavy landscaping would detract fro
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Suva Municipal Market
It’s the beating heart of Suva and a great place to spend an hour or so poking around with a camera. The boys with barrows own the lanes and they aren’t afraid to mow down a few tourists to deliver their cassava on time. Besides the recognisable tomatoes, cabbages and chillies, loo
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