Culture of Taveuni. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Taveuni Island is one of the most interesting islands in the whole archipelago. Numerous both natural and man-made attractions are concentrated on a small area here. Tourists come here to see the magnificent nature of the island. It is almost entirely covered with rainforest. Walking tours of the most interesting natural sites are organized here.

The highest Mount Uluigalau is one of the popular points of Taveuni. A beautiful view of the islands, especially of Vanua Levu, opens from its top. This island is located very close. The mountain slopes are covered with rainforest. It is extremely picturesque. The most interesting sightseeing routes are located in its vicinity.

A huge number of birds live near the settlement of Waiyevo. Hundreds of ornithologists, both professionals, and amateurs come to Taveuni every year to observe the life of rare species of birds. You can see predatory hawks and peregrine falcons, endemic species of parrots, wild pigeons, and many others here. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Bouma World Heritage National Park is another place that attracts tourists. This area was not accessible to the public until recently. But today you have the opportunity to admire the exotic plants and animals of the park, as well as see the magnificent waterfalls. It is for them that nature fans come to Taveuni. There are three small but beautiful waterfalls here. Their height is up to 25 meters. They are the main attraction of the Bowma gardens. You can not only look at them but also organize a picnic in the immediate vicinity of the water.

Undoubtedly, the coral reefs located around the island are a landmark of Taveuni. The Rainbow Reef is very popular with divers and snorkelers. Even if you are not interested in scuba diving be sure to try diving with a snorkel and fins. You will see all the diversity of the island's underwater world. Colorful corals of various types, even rare soft ones are among them. You can see a variety of marine life, including clownfish, barracudas, Moray eels, and seahorses. Sea turtles and sailfish are also found here. Sometimes you can see dolphins and small sharks.

It is recommended to dive to explore the underwater cave. The Fijians had buried their fallen warriors here centuries ago. The burial cave has long been explored by scientists. Valuable artifacts were transported from it to museums. You need to go to Vanua Levu to see them. However, the ancient burial place deserves attention. The attraction is located at a fairly deep depth. Therefore, only experienced scuba divers will be able to explore it.

You definitely need to see the Wairiki Catholic Mission. It is one of the few architectural monuments that have survived from the colonial period of Tavenui's history. The Mission looks very impressive. The building was built in the British style and carefully restored. It is located on a small hill on the coast. The building has an excellent observation deck on the observation tower. You can enjoy stunning views of the island's coastline from there.

It is recommended to visit the village of Vuna. You can see the ruins of old buildings and visit the farm. It has existed more than a hundred years. The farm and surrounding plantations are still owned by members of the Torte family. This family settled here once. You can see how kopra grows. This plant is the main source of income for the local population.

You can see a volcano that has not been active for a long time near the farm right there on the island. Its eruption led to the formation of Taveuni thousands of years ago. You also definitely need to get to a small Tagimoucia Lake. The volcano's crater has also been in its place in the past. This is an amazingly beautiful place. You should definitely see it. In addition, many endemic species of fauna live in the vicinity. Plants that can only be seen on Taveuni are also found here.

It will be interesting to stay on Taveuni also because one of the largest Islands in Fiji is located very close. This Is Vanua Levu. If you have already explored all the attractions of the island, you have the opportunity for new discoveries. For example, you can go to the Sava to see geysers or see how sugar is made from cane.