How to make the most of your Fiji getaway to Vanua Levu
Vanua Levu is a great place for a Fiji getaway, it’s lively and exciting, as well as quiet and relaxing. This island has a beautiful landscape, good beaches and a deserved name for diving and snorkeling. Not to mention, it’s close to Rainbow Reef, which is considered the best snorkeling spot in Fiji. Some of the things you must do in Vanua Levu include the following.
Rent a 4×4 so you can explore the island, especially around the Tunuloa peninsula. This area makes up the eastern section of Vanau Levu. Expect lush and picturesque, perfect for exploring and hitting the open road in a four-wheel drive vehicle. You can also find some great bird watching in this area. The path becomes very slippery after the rain, so be careful. Have a drink during happy hour at Savusavu Yacht Club. This pub feels like one of the friendliest in Fiji and is perfect for your Fiji getaway. It’s known to get a bit rough on Saturday night, so be careful which crowd you hang out with. You will find picnic tables around the water slide and tourists are considered temporary members and happy hour is between 5:30 and 6:30.
Take a hike through the Waisali Rainforest Reserve. Located in the green north of Savu is the protected Waisali Rainforest Reserve. It doesn’t offer much of a hike, only about 30 minutes each way, offers beautiful foliage and magnificent waterfalls. Visit Wainunu Bay. This area is considered the forgotten Fiji and is a place few travelers head to. It’s hard to get to and the land has never been commercially logged, so the rainforest and waterfalls are mostly untouched. Fiji’s third largest river flows through here, making it a perfect picnic area. Today you will find some run-down factories and plantations along with native Fijians who make their living selling timber and kava. – Go on an adventure cruise with Tui Tai. If you’re short on time, this is a great way to make the most of it. Snorkeling, kayaking, biking, trekking, swimming, fishing, scuba diving or just kick back and relax on this Fiji getaway. If you are lucky you will even see big whales swimming alongside the boat and sometimes dolphins. Not to mention, the ship is beautiful.
Hang out at the Planter’s Club and soak up some Fijian history. Traditionally this was a place for planters to come for a drink after having brought back a copra and some of their descendants can still be found here. You can get a real taste of Fijian history while drinking beer like they used to in the old days on your Fiji getaway. Happy hour is from 5:30 to 6:30.