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WAILOTUA LIMESTONE CAVESWe bring to you our second cave adventure story from Viti Levu. We were quite amazed to discover...
13/11/2023

WAILOTUA LIMESTONE CAVES

We bring to you our second cave adventure story from Viti Levu. We were quite amazed to discover that there are at least half a dozen caves in Viti Levu that we can go to for a weekend full of adventures (after seeking approval from the traditional landowners that is). The scientist in us is ever excited to collect samples from caves to study them and hopefully find novel organisms but that is not what this page is about! We only talk about our adventures and not about our scientific curiosities here !

Wailotua

At Wailotua village, 23km west of Korovou, the Snake God Cave is one of the largest caves in Fiji. The name is derived from six glittering stalactites in the shape of snakes’ heads. Wailotua Limestone caves is the biggest cave in FIJI we have been to so far. Wailotua is approximately a 15-minute drive from Korovou town. To get to the caves you need to seek permission from the village and someone from the village will take you to the site. It costs FJ$ 15 to go see the caves. Wailotua caves is accessed via a small entrance which is relatively low. The ground is stable to walk on. This is different from the Naihehe caves where the walking surface is wet. Wailotua caves is also divided into sections with leading to the last section where meetings were held. The site is home to rare endemic bats. During times of tribal war, the village would pack up en masse and seek shelter in the cave’s pitch-black labyrinth. Certain places in the cave complex were used for human sacrifice, others to test a partner's fidelity (the two are not related). The cavern culminates in a huge chamber inhabited by a colony of rare blossom bats

SIGATOKA SAND DUNES- NATIONAL PARK How to get there and what to wearThis time we headed out to the Sigatoka Sand Dune Na...
13/11/2023

SIGATOKA SAND DUNES- NATIONAL PARK

How to get there and what to wear
This time we headed out to the Sigatoka Sand Dune National Park. Sigatoka dunes are an hour’s drive from Nadi Airport (65km). There is car parking at the site office of the dunes. The park has a FJ$ 7 entry fees for locals and FJ$ 12 for tourists. You can wear normal hiking clothes. The trails are well kept and

History of the Site
The national park encompasses an area of 0.68 square miles (1.77 sq km) making it one of the smallest national parks in the world. The accumulated sand dunes reach heights between 20meters to 60meters. Geologists believe that hinterland erosion and traditional coastal dune development have created this sand dune ecosystem. The dunes are thousands of years old, and the park serves as an archeological place as well with various discoveries. Along with human remains, there have been finds of pottery shards and stone tools. The dunes are comprised of a fine greyish brown colored sediment that differs from the traditional fine sandy tan dunes in most places. Additionally, the dunes have vines and shrubs covering much of them. The dunes contain both native and migratory flora. In the recent past the park has seen a rise of invasive species. The park rangers work hard to keep the invasive species at bay. The Sigatoka Sand Dunes were the first national park declared for the country of Fiji and often described as one of Fiji’s natural wonders.

Choosing the trails
There are two treks that you can hike through, the shorter hike takes 1 hour and the longer one takes 2 hours. We bring to you our journey from the longer trail. The trail is beautiful however you need to have reasonable fitness to climb through the sand dunes to reach the top. The dune sections were difficult to hike given a wind had picked up and was blowing sand through our eyes. We recommend bringing your glasses to keep the sand off the eyes. The views from the top of the dunes are absolutely amazing. We recommend bringing water on the hike and some snacks

NAIHEHE CAVE- UPPER SIGATOKA VALLEYWe bring to you our first cave adventure story from Viti Levu. We were quite amazed t...
16/10/2023

NAIHEHE CAVE- UPPER SIGATOKA VALLEY

We bring to you our first cave adventure story from Viti Levu. We were quite amazed to discover that there are at least half a dozen caves in Viti Levu that we can go to for a weekend full of adventures (after seeking approval from the traditional landowners that is). The scientist in us is ever excited to collect samples from caves to study them and hopefully find novel organisms but that is not what this page is about! We only talk about our adventures and not about our scientific curiosities here !

Naihehe caves famed for its role in the historic “Little War of 1876” and a cave fortress to one of Fiji’s last cannibal tribes. According to folklore, it was ruled by a bete (priest) and the high chief of Sautabu village whose people would often hide inside the caves for months at a time during tribal warfare. Naihehe in Nadroga means to confuse or cause confusion. According to legend the enemies of the Sautabu tribe would get confused when they approached the mouth of this cave or get lost in the forest while searching for them. It is known by the people, that whoever wishes to enter the cave must seek the permission of the priest (bete), or you might get lost when you enter.

How to get to Naihehe
Naihehe caves are located ~40 km from Sigatoka town. You will need to take the Kavanagasau road towards Tavuni Hill fort and then drive up on the gravel road. The road is in fairly good condition but can be dusty and is narrow at points so drive with care. When you get to the site you will approach a green concrete house which is ~100 meters from the entrance of the cave. You must go to the house of the traditional priest (passed through lineage) and seek his permission to enter the cave. We recommend you take 0.5-1kg of kava to present as a sevusevu to the priest. Remember you are entering a traditional site and you must follow protocols. Additionally, you may be required to pay a small fee which we urge you to do so generously. Some tour companies charge fair bit of money for this cave tour! You can also get to Naihehe via the Sigatoka valley road, but you will need to cross the river to reach to the other bank where the cave is located.

The cave
The cave is accessed via a small entrance which has the walls covered with roosting birds. The entrance is tight but it's nothing compared with the next barrier - the pregnancy gap. The pregnancy gap is merely 5-10 steps long, but you will need to go with your knees bent low to go across to the main chambers. There is a small stream that flows from the inside of the cave to the outside and you must wade through the stream to get to the main entrance.

Naihehe is 170 meters long; with sparkling stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and underground springs. Hang from high ceiling wall. It was here that Sautabu warriors stood guard for 79 days as enemy warriors squeezed through the pregnancy gap the guards struck them on the back of the head. Naihehe comes with its own indoor oven, chiseled out over millions of years as water dripped from the cave's ceiling. Warriors would drag the paralyzed victims here to roast. Beside the oven sits a ritual platform where live sacrifices were conducted on behalf of the village priest. The cave extends far beyond what we see. The small stream at the end of the cave extends far beyond. Our guide told us that divers used diving equipment and ropes to go beyond this chamber twenty years ago; they journeyed for hours and still didn't reach the end

The main large chamber has a secret access to the top of the cave. Access to the cave top is either by climbing the walls or attaching vines to the top of the wall. Our guide told us that the top of cave leads into the forest where coconut trees, breadfruit trees, yams, fruits, and other root crops grow. The cave stream also has freshwater prawns and fish. Inside of the cave is pitch black and you must bring a good light source for visibility. Our guide also told us that the cave contained bones and other artefacts which have been removed from the site from various different archaeological studies in the past

MOMI BAY HISTORICAL PARKHow to get thereThis time we bring you a story from FIJIs history from the time of World War II....
14/10/2023

MOMI BAY HISTORICAL PARK

How to get there
This time we bring you a story from FIJIs history from the time of World War II. Momi Historical Park is 34km from Nadi International Airport. You can google map the address. There is a site office at the entrance of the park. A small fee is payable before you can access the park. The park site office is just 100 meters from where miltary hardware artefacts are displayed. This is not our standard outdoor adventure story that we bring but never the less this is an outdoor activity for the family if you don’t want to walk long distances!

History of the Site
The Momi Battery was one of six batteries in the country. It was tasked with defending the Navula passage in World War II which was considered the primary entry point for Japanese enemy forces during a coastal invasion. It was close to a deep-water passage and the strategically important airstrips at Nadi and the port of Lautoka. In October 1940 the soldiers of the Fiji Defence Force started preparing sites for the 6-inch guns with the help of the Public Works Department and locals from the Momi area. A bulldozer was used to stabilise the foundation and the gun platforms were strategically placed on key positions on the hill.

1941
In April, the New Zealand Expeditionary Force assisted in the construction of the defence system and installed two 6-inch naval guns. They also trained the Fijian gunners. Materials for the site were transported on cane trains before a road was constructed to the site. The site contained an observation and command post, a fire control room, a rest room, two ammunition storage rooms, a ranger finder, a magazine room and two separate defensive bunkers for the guns. There were other outdated artillery pieces placed around the site, as well as barbed wire, defensive ditches, machine gun posts, searchlights, anti-tank guns and anti-aircraft guns. By May the guns were operational under the Namaka command.

1942
The 37th Division of the United States army arrived in June and the 129th Regiment took over manning the battery in October. They installed a sonar system to watch for possible incoming submarines.

That same year at least four Japanese Type B1 submarines made reconnaissance trips to Fiji. They were equipped with dismantled seaplanes which could be assembled and launched to conduct aerial reconnaissance.

1943
In April the 192nd Infantry Regiment and 246th Field Artillery Regiment took over manning the battery. In July the 283rd Coastal Artillery Battalion arrived. In November, under the command of Captain Andrew Grant, it fired a few shots into the sea after suspicious readings on the sonar system. It was to be the final time the guns were actively used during the course of the war.

1944
In February the site was closed due to the retreat of Japanese forces from the Pacific after their loss at the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.

2017
The site was restored by the National Trust of Fiji and officially opened on 24 August. The eight cement structures were re-painted with the traditional camouflage design and a visitor information centre was erected.

https://fijianhistory.com/momi-battery-historical-park

How can we help
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QWALI WATERFALL- SIGATOKAHow to get thereA friend of us told us about a water fall in Sigatoka where people often go for...
03/10/2023

QWALI WATERFALL- SIGATOKA

How to get there
A friend of us told us about a water fall in Sigatoka where people often go for picnics with their families. To get to Qwali waterfall you need to follow the road leading to the Sigatoka Police Station. Drive past the Police Station on the gravel road. The waterfall is on the right-hand side (when driving up) of the road, approx. 2km from the Police Station. There is a series of steps leading to a pump station which also leads to the top of the waterfall. This is an easy site to access with a car. The walk to the waterfall is ~50m from the place you park your car. Cars can be parked on the side of the road but please be careful as there could be instances of car break ins.

What to bring
You can wear what you wear for picnics, there aren’t any specific clothing requirements for this walk however the track maybe slippery for some users depending on weather conditions.

What to expect on the hike?
This is a 50m walk from where you park your vehicle, this is rather a picnic spot and a sight seeing sight rather than our standard hiking series

The waterfall
This is a single straight waterfall 10-15 meters from the top to the bottom which is used as a swimming spot for the local and picnic goers

How can we help
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TAVUNI HILLFORT NARORO- SIGATOKAHow to get thereTavuni Hillfort is 4.4km from Sigatoka Town in Naroro Sigatoka. On your ...
17/08/2023

TAVUNI HILLFORT NARORO- SIGATOKA

How to get there
Tavuni Hillfort is 4.4km from Sigatoka Town in Naroro Sigatoka. On your way from Sigatoka to Suva you will need to take the left turn after the Sigatoka bridge. It is best to use Google Maps in case to you miss a turn. The road to Tavuni is graveled and is rugged at places so you may need a higher clearance car. This is a straight forward ride from Sigatoka

History of Tavuni Hillfort
In the 1800s a clan of Tongans arrived and settled atop the hill for its natural defences and commanding views. They were led by Maile Latamai Finau who left Tonga after a dispute in the reigning Tuipelehake family. Finau brought with him his priests, warriors, carpenters, craftsmen, and fishermen. Oral histories suggest that he stopped in Kadavu, Serua, Korotogo, Yanuca and Cuvu before finally settling at Tavuni. Finau married two women from the district of Conua. His first wife was from Narata and died after giving birth to a daughter called Salote Tupou. He then remarried to a woman from Nadrala and had a son called Orisi Moala. You can find evidence of a chief’s bure at the highest point of the fort, stone walls, lovo pits (earth ovens), and nearly 60 house mounds. The ground is littered with shells which the inhabitants presumably brought from the river to eat and discarded when finished. The descendants of the original Tongan settlers are called the “Noitoga”. During the Colo Wars (1875-1876), the indigenous people of the interior of Viti Levu resisted British colonial rule. The Colonial Administration assembled a native constabulary of over 1000 men to pacify the kai Colo. In 1876 during the reign of Noitoga chief Kunatui, Tavuni was stormed and destroyed by government troops. Kunatui later died of battle wounds. The hill fort was never resettled afterward (https://fijianhistory.com/tavuni-hill-fort)

The walk
There is a park office at the base of the fort where you can park your car. From the carpark it is a short walk to the Hillfort. Speak with the administrator at the park as there are certain areas at the Hillfort that are sacred and must not be entered. The track leads you to the center area of the fort with tracks running to the left and right-hand side. There is a beautiful lookout on the right side of the fort. The left-hand side leads you to a beautiful lookout point overlooking the Sigatoka River and Valley. This area has the sacred site.

How can we help
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THE FALLS AT NANANU IN RAKIRAKIHow to get thereTo get to the falls you need to drive to Nananu village on Naseyani Road,...
14/08/2023

THE FALLS AT NANANU IN RAKIRAKI

How to get there
To get to the falls you need to drive to Nananu village on Naseyani Road, Yaqara. Alternatively, you can drive to Naseyani Village and ask for directions. You need to go to Nananu Village and ask for permission from the villagers to go visit the waterfall. This is not a tourist attraction site and permissions need to be sought. It is approximately a 3 km drive from Nananu to the waterfall. Nananu village can be accessed via a four-wheel drive vehicle. The road from the village to the waterfall maybe eroded and you need to hike to get to the site of the falls. There are existing trails to get to the falls from the dirt road. You will be water crossing the Naseyani river and her upper tributaries. The creeks maybe inaccessible during periods of heavy rain

What to bring
We recommend wearing comfortable long sleeve shirt and pants for this hike. The trails are somewhat overgrown with thorny bushes in some areas. We would also recommend wearing proper shoes as some sections of the road and the waterfall maybe slippery

What to expect on the hike?

This is a straight 1km hike if you can get close to the site weather and road condition permitting. There are existing trails to access the top and the bottom sections of the fall. You can use either track. The top track leads to the fist top section of the fall whilst the second lower track to the base of the second fall. We would not recommend walking from the base of the top fall to the base of the second fall due to slip and fall hazards associated. Follow the track around to get to the base

The waterfall
The waterfall is in two stages with the first stage leading to the second stage. The flow of the falls are gradual. The second section is a straight fall through a vertical rock face leading to the bottom. There are water springs just above the waterfalls which form the basis of the creek. The water springs are the water source for the villagers

How can we help
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THE FALLS AT NAVUA- SECOND SERIES (PACIFIC HARBOR)How to get thereWe stumbled across this beautiful waterfall when resea...
14/08/2023

THE FALLS AT NAVUA- SECOND SERIES (PACIFIC HARBOR)

How to get there
We stumbled across this beautiful waterfall when researching on Google Maps! This is the second water fall we have come to at Pacific Harbor. You can Google Map “Waterfall near Villa Tinikatolu” to get to the area where this is. We would recommend taking a guide from Pacific Harbor and seeking permission from the villagers beside the road leading to the waterfall. You will need to take the right turn off Queens Road (travelling from Suva) to the dirt road before the Nanuka airstrip at Pacific Harbor. Look for “Nanuku Aerodrome” signage. From the main road the waterfall is approximately a 15-minute drive. We got off our truck and walked for approx. 40 minutes to get to the falls. The road is rugged and the chances of getting stuck high. If you have a good vehicle, you would be drive up to the washed off Irish crossing which is approx. 200 meters from the waterfall.

What to bring
We recommend wearing comfortable long sleeve shirt and pants for this hike. The trails are nonexistent and overgrown with thorny bushes. We would also recommend wearing proper shoes as the road is muddy at parts and slippery. Needless to say, that Navua is often wet

What to expect on the hike?
Once you get to the washed off Irish crossing you will need to hike to the waterfall. The waterfall is approximately 500 meters from the crossing. This is a straightforward hike to the top of the fall. The track leading to the base of the fall is slippery and a fall can be injurious

The waterfall
The waterfall is in two stages with the first stage leading to the second stage. The flow of the fall is gradual with the top to the base of fall being between 60-90 meters

How can we help
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ROAD BIKING- EARLY SUNDAY RIDE- BA TO RAKIRAKIThe challengeWe decided to ride our bikes from Ba to Rakiraki (66km) on a ...
16/07/2023

ROAD BIKING- EARLY SUNDAY RIDE- BA TO RAKIRAKI
The challenge
We decided to ride our bikes from Ba to Rakiraki (66km) on a beautiful Sunday morning. We chose Sunday given the lower traffic volumes on the highway. We chose to start early morning to avoid the hot Western Sun

What to bring on the journey
We recommend wearing proper biking clothes with reflectors for higher visibility. We have come across drunk drivers on the highway on early weekend mornings. This is a medium risk activity in our opinion. Carry water or a high energy drink to stay hydrated. This is a 2.5- 3-hour moderate ride. Some sections of the road have loose materials which may be risky for some riders. Some potholes also pose risks of tire punctures and falls. This is a must ride for road bikes. We plan to do a Ba to Suva run later in the year. Keep watching this space for more stories

ABACA- SECOND WATERFALL SERIESHow to get thereContinuing with our adventures in the West we hiked to one of many waterfa...
18/06/2023

ABACA- SECOND WATERFALL SERIES

How to get there
Continuing with our adventures in the West we hiked to one of many waterfalls in Abaca, Lautoka (Koroyanitu range). Abaca village is ~15KM from Lautoka city and is easily accessible from Lautoka using a four wheeled drive vehicle. There is a water way crossing that is occasionally flooded and we don’t recommend crossing this when the water levels are high. We also don’t recommend going to Abaca during rainy periods which may cause flash flooding and leaving you stranded on your way back home

At Abaca village the information center provides very precise information on the hiking trails. The trails are open every day. There is a park access fee of FJ$20 per person. The trails are slightly overgrown (rainy months) and you may have to find your way through overgrown trails.

What to bring
We recommend wearing comfortable long sleeve shirt and pants for this hike. The trails are during the rainy season are overgrown. During drier months the trails are in much better conditions. Lautoka is usually hot, and some sunscreen would go a long way. Bottled water is highly recommended.

What to expect on the hike?
The hike to the second waterfall, taking the right hand side track from the hut is straightforward and not very technical. This is approximately a 2km hike from the carpark and is frequently visited by park goers

The waterfall
The waterfall is sleek and beautiful with about a 15-20M fall from top to bottom. We recommend visiting this is in a wetter part of the year when waterflow is higher and a beautiful mist is visible at the base of the fall. The base of the waterfall has amazing sitting spots where you can have a good rest and a beautiful meal

How can we help
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MOUNT KOROBABAHow to get thereThis time we thought to bring to you an adventure you can do without travelling far from S...
23/05/2023

MOUNT KOROBABA

How to get there
This time we thought to bring to you an adventure you can do without travelling far from Suva. Mount Korobaba can be accessed from a sidetrack from Tengy Cement Factory in Lami, this is ~8km from Suva CBD. We have often done this hike on our free weekends and at times in the afternoons when it rains. The hike during rainy periods is better and more challenging (our group is quite weird to start off with). We have generally drove to the security gate of Tengy Cement and requested the security if we could park outside their entrance. The security personnel are quite nice and have often helped us keeping an eye out for the cars. We have heard stories of cars being broken into when parked far away from the security booth. It maybe wiser to have someone drop you if you are planning on being extra careful. There are not entry fees into the park. This is a straightforward hike, and you don’t necessarily need a guide

What to bring
We recommend wearing hiking boots for this hike. The surface is rugged and slippery, and we have had numerous slips and falls over the times we have done this. We also recommend long sleeve shirts and pants as the sections in the beginning of the hike are overgrown with grasses

What to expect on the hike?
This hike does not start well, be prepared to get your shoes wet when you start followed by steep and slippery sections before the trail eventually becomes less rugged. You will come to a small creek after which the trail becomes steep for the final sections. This is a difficult trail if you don’t hike all the time or are not in top shape! The top sections can be slippery with limited options to anchor and hold onto as you ascend. We can do the hike to the top in under an hour, but this would be a 1.5-2-hour climb depending on your fitness level. We find the descend to be more difficult due to slippery conditions and the steep inclines. It takes 1-1.5 hours to hike back to the start position. We wouldn’t recommend drinking water from the creeks. A general daypack with snacks and bottle water is a must for this hike

How can we help
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RIVER RAFTING UPPER NAVUA RIVER How to get thereThe upper Navua river is boasted to be the home of one of the most uniqu...
29/04/2023

RIVER RAFTING UPPER NAVUA RIVER

How to get there

The upper Navua river is boasted to be the home of one of the most unique river canyons in the world and we completely agree with this. The upper Navua river is almost pristine and one of the best-preserved environments in Fiji. This is also one of the best-preserved forests we have seen in the country. The tropical rainforest is full of exotic fauna and flora of Fiji, and this is a must see for every Fijian and everyone who visits the beautiful Islands. On this trip you get to hike through an amazing rainforest. You also get to paddle the exciting class Il-Ill whitewater, explore hidden grottoes and enjoy the numerous waterfalls that spill into this remarkable canyon. You also get to swim and enjoy a meal along the riverside with the most breathtaking views

You can contact Rivers Fiji on the website link: https://riversfiji.com/rafting-upper-navua. The details of the trip are described on the website. We did this adventure twice during a time when the country was seeing almost no tourists due to COVID. The cost of doing this as a local ranged between FJ$ 130- FJ$190. We are not sure of the cost these days.

What to bring
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes for the short hike and comfortable shirts and pants. You will spend most of the day on the raft and will be wet. You need to get sunscreen, clean drinking water and snacks. Lunch is provided on the trip. We recommend bringing extra sets of clothes to wear after the rafting activity. You must be extra careful with your electronic gadgets. A dry bag will be provided by the tour providers for you to keep your items dry. We recommend being extra cautious as we have lost at least 1 electronic device to water intrusion. Have fun and be amazed

How to make this more exciting
The scheduled trip will have at least 25-30 people in 4-6 rafts going downriver. You could do this as a competition to see which team finishes first. This makes this even more fun. We competed with other teams in both our trips. Needless to say, we won both the times!

HIKING THE HIGHLANDS- WAILOA POWER PLANT TO NAVAI VILLAGE (NADARIVATU MOUNTAIN RANGES)How to get thereWe bring to you a ...
12/04/2023

HIKING THE HIGHLANDS- WAILOA POWER PLANT TO NAVAI VILLAGE (NADARIVATU MOUNTAIN RANGES)

How to get there
We bring to you a story from our adventure in the Nadarivatu mountain ranges. We decided to do a hike on a Saturday from Wailoa Power Plant to Navai Village (Navai village is the gateway to Mount Victoria/Tomanivi). We drove from Ba to Wailoa Power Plant, a 2.5-hour journey covering approx. 91Km. This is highland country and thus driving is much slower in the mountain ranges. You can also drive to Wailoa from Suva (also a 2.5-hour journey covering 92 Km along high-country range). It is best to start this hike early in the morning as progress slows significantly as the day progresses. We left Ba at 4am to start the hike before 8am. The distance from Wailoa to Navai is ~33Km and takes between 7-8 hours to complete. You will be hiking on public road and do not need to seek any permission, though you will pass through 2-3 settlements along the way and a big “Bula “would be appreciated by the residents

What to bring
A lot of water and sunscreen, this is quite a long hike though the distance looks small on a map. Most the hike is walking on steep roads with sharp bends. Also bring enough food for nourishment throughout the day. One of our team members decided to join us on the hike despite having a severe flu or Covid may, this was not a nice experience for him! As this is quite a difficult hike, we recommend having someone with a truck along the road in case of any emergency needs

What to expect on the hike?
The first sections from Wailoa are gradual before the terrain becomes steep. The steep section is ~5Km and takes 1.5 hours to complete. At the top of the section is the road going to Monosavu Dam. We recommend resting along the way as the day progresses and drinking plenty of fluids. As mentioned earlier this is quite a tough hike. Be careful of vehicles along the way. This is a public road and vehicles driving on the road may not expect people to be walking along such steep sections! The sections past Monosavu are not as tough as the steep section but still this is a challenging walk!

How can we help
Hit us up if you need directions or a guide to the site. We are adventure seekers and would love to help fellow adventurer

THE TWIN WATERFALLS AT SAVURUA BOTANICAL GARDENS- PACIFIC HARBOURHow to get thereWe are bringing you a story from a wate...
30/03/2023

THE TWIN WATERFALLS AT SAVURUA BOTANICAL GARDENS- PACIFIC HARBOUR

How to get there
We are bringing you a story from a waterfall hike we did 2 years ago at Pacific Harbor Navua. You can Google Map- SAVURUA BOTANICAL GARDENS to get to the site. The twin falls are approximately 7 Km from Pacific Harbor via the VITI LEVU DRIVE (this is 55KM from Suva) . The road is tar sealed for the first section later transitioning to a gravel road. The road approaching to the destination is at times muddy and difficult to drive on. We recommend taking a 4 wheel drive vehicle here. When we did this hike, we were guided by the friendly locals. We recommend you ask someone at Pacific Harbor if a fee needs to be paid or if there are paid tours as things may have changed in the last two years. Two years ago, all tours to the site were abandoned due to COVID lockdowns. Just before you get to the Botanical Gardens there is a small dirt pathway on your left. This pathway may be overgrown today or difficult to walk to. When we did this the weather was great and the accessway was clean and easy to walk on. It is about a 1Km downhill walk to the twin falls

What to bring
We recommend wearing comfortable long sleeve shirt and pants for this hike. We recommend bringing bottled water and snacks. We cannot overstate how many times we have gotten sick from drinking water from rivers and creeks

What to expect on the hike?
The hike after the creek is a bit technical though it shouldn’t be hard for most adventure seekers

The waterfall
These are twin waterfalls (as we call them! Maybe the local name is different). They both are small are and are magnificent. The water is crystal clear and appears green. The two falls have amazing rock faces. We were amazed how close they were from Pacific Harbor yet almost unknown to most people

How can we help
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