The 3000 or so people that live in these islands are Polynesian in origin. Lush gardens, beaches without footprints, crystal clear lagoons - Rotumas relative isolation has ensured it has been spared from anything resembling development. The rich volcanic soil in the interior of the main Island helps maintain the community gardens from which the local people harvest a number of crops including huge watermelons and juicy oranges. There are 7 recognised districts in Rotuma and these are serviced by an unsealed road that circumnavigates the island. There are between 1 and 3 flights a week to Rotuma depending on the season departing from Nadi Airport and Suva.
Ferries also depart on a monthly basis.
Accommodation is limited but there are some to visit Rotuma . Levuka is the old capital of Fiji and an important destination for anyone interested in the history of the South Pacific Islands. With many of the old weather worn buildings still intact, Levuka is a living museum and a community of 1500 or so inhabitants. The township lies at the base of steep hills covered in thick rainforest and has an old World charm that is rare to find. The narrow streets, and Levuka's harbor and bars provide a charming setting for leisure and tours of a historical nature .