Social Plug Lodestar - Taveuni
Channel: Social Plug - Fiji
Date: 2022-03-12

On today’s episode of the Social Plug Lodestar, we visit the beautiful island ofTaveuni.
Taveuni is the third largest island in Fiji (after Viti Levu and Vanua Levu) and is fondly referred to as the 'Garden Island of Fiji' due to the abundance of its native flora. 
With a total land area of 434 square kilometres,the cigar-shaped island is the remnant of a massive shield volcano which rises from the floor of the Pacific Ocean.
Taveuniis situated 6.5 kilometres to the east of Vanua Levu, across the Somosomo Strait and is part of Fiji's Cakaudrove Province within the Northern Division. The islands fertile volcanic soilsupports a wide number of agricultural practices that contribute a significant part to Fiji’s economy.

Because of the island’s volcanic origins, Taveuni has several large waterfalls, the most accessible being the Tavora waterfalls. Tour guides are easily found, the views of fantastic and so is the experience! 

Travellers can spend days exploring the island with a packed lunch, sturdy hiking shoes and walking stick. Friendly locals are always more than happy to spare a moment of their time and don’t forget to take your swimming gear!
On the southwest side of the island near the little village of Vuna, the tide rushing toward the island creates the impressive Vuna Blowholes which can reach up to 50m in height!As the tide times tend to change you will have to ask around the village when would the best time of the day be to witness this amazing natural wonder.

Travel between today and yesterday as you stand on the 180th Meridian where the world time zones reset. The International Dateline passes right through the middle of Taveuni which is marked by information panels and sculpted pavements.Taveuni is most famous for its world-renowned dive sites, which attract both experienced divers and curious snorkelers from around the globe. Sites like the Great White Wall and others on the Rainbow Reef and Somosomo Strait are among the world’s top scuba sites

Taveuni is an eco-tourist’s dream destination - with pristine rainforest flush with endemic birdlife and rare Fijian flora to discover. Activities on the island paradise range from wild to mild.  Take a hike up a dormant volcano for breath-taking views of the island and surrounding reefs, or simply relax on one of the many remote beaches. Whatever you decide, you’ll definitely enjoy all that Fiji’s Garden Isle has to offer.