This is a little slice of backpacker heaven, with fun, frivolity and lots (and lots) of kava. Accommodation is clean and comfy, but what draws the crowds are the convivial ambiance, huge home-cooked meals and the majestic view over offshore islands. There's a good bar here; if you can tear yourself away from it, the awesome staff can organise heaps of activities and tours.
Maravu Lodge
Taveuni
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
6.91 MILES
Framed by thick, ridiculously green jungle, these three waterfalls (also known as the Bouma Falls) epitomise the 'Garden Island' epithet Taveuni is famous…
9.55 MILES
This national park protects over 80% of Taveuni's total area, covering about 150 sq km (57 sq mi) of rainforest and coastal forest. The park includes the…
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9.45 MILES
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…
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7.78 MILES
Founded by two Canadian expats, Civa produces black – as well as unusual blue, green and pink – pearls from their 55-hectare farm. Ninety-minute boat…
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10.75 MILES
Though Fiji adheres to the single time convention, the International Dateline cuts straight through Taveuni, offering visitors a great photo-op and the…
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22.44 MILES
Home to the rare silktail bird, found only on this peninsula and on Taveuni. The silktail has sadly made it onto the world’s endangered-species list, with…
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Great Council of Chiefs' Meeting Hall
6.98 MILES
The Great Council of Chiefs’ meeting hall (bure bose) was built in Somosomo in 1986 for the gathering of chiefs from all over Fiji.
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25.32 MILES
On Taveuni's dramatic, windswept South Cape. As the water jumps up through the volcanic rock it creates rainbows in the air.
Nearby Taveuni attractions
0.51 MILES
Snorkel this saltwater black-pearl farm in Matei's Naselesele lagoon and buy pearls after the tour.
6.91 MILES
Framed by thick, ridiculously green jungle, these three waterfalls (also known as the Bouma Falls) epitomise the 'Garden Island' epithet Taveuni is famous…
3. Great Council of Chiefs' Meeting Hall
6.98 MILES
The Great Council of Chiefs’ meeting hall (bure bose) was built in Somosomo in 1986 for the gathering of chiefs from all over Fiji.
7.78 MILES
Founded by two Canadian expats, Civa produces black – as well as unusual blue, green and pink – pearls from their 55-hectare farm. Ninety-minute boat…
9.45 MILES
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…
8. Bouma National Heritage Park
9.55 MILES
This national park protects over 80% of Taveuni's total area, covering about 150 sq km (57 sq mi) of rainforest and coastal forest. The park includes the…