Explorers, adventures, slave traders, tribal wars, indentured labour, missionaries and merchants – all these played part in forming what is known today as the Northern Group of the Fiji Islands.
Situated northeast of the main island Viti Levu, it consists of Vanua Levu, Taveuni, Rambi, Qamea, Laucala, Matagi and Kioa.
Visiting Vanua Levu and other Northern Group of Fiji Islands
These islands are remarkable due to their fascinating history, geographical formations, climatic conditions, and flora and fauna that are both magnificent and prolific.
They offer the tourist a combination of experiences and sights compacted into a concise area that would be hard to match anywhere in the world; a true Paradise in the South Seas, that offers a great variety of holidaymaking.
Stunning and Spectacular Savusavu, Vanua Levu
The best place to use as a base or start your adventures through the North is at Savusavu, a small coastal town on Vanua Levu with all the amenities a modern traveler would expect. The town is beautifully located at the southeast end of Savusavu Bay and offers spectacular views.
The Bay itself is one of the most magnificent and protected “fine sheet of deep water” in the South Pacific. Being 18 km long and 9 km wide, it is framed on one side by an impressive and mountainous rain forest and on the other by the Savusavu peninsula. A protective and extensive reef leaves just one opening for vessels to pass in and out.
Savusavu has its own culture and history that makes it different from other places in Fiji. It is well known for its friendliness and local appeal. It was founded in the early colonial days and developed through trade by sandalwood, beche-de-mer and copra.
Today Savusavu is Port of Entry for the yacht scene and a small safe haven during the cyclone season. Along with its beaches, reefs and corals, this place will encourage you to stroll, swim, snorkel, dive, bike, kayak and sail.
Hiking and Hot Springs in Fiji’s South Pacific Waters
Hiking through rainforests to splendid and refreshing waterfalls, village tours or local bus journeys: here you can take in the real Fijian scene with all its magic and dreams!
As the most active geothermal area in the South Pacific, Savusavu is peppered with hot springs. Some, occurring just off shore, give rise to hot spots in the Ocean. The most famous place is where the bubbling holes providing enough energy to cook food. Locals living around this area of town still utilize them on a regular basis as in bygone days.
Savusavu on Vanua Levu is most suitable for independent and adventurous travelers, because it does not only invite you to explore, but to lighten up and settle down as well. You’ll find that this small coastal township will grow on you and let you sense that you are experiencing something quite different and isn’t that part of traveling too.
Hans Place invites you to enjoy your vacation in our self contained Holiday Cottages surrounded by lush tropical Gardens and great views over Savusavu Bay.
For more information, please visit: www.fiji-holiday.com or www.fiji-savusavu.com.