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Kadavu · Fiji
The fourth-largest island of Fiji, south of Viti Levu, with no roads between villages: forested mountains, the Great Astrolabe Reef for diving, manta rays and birds found only there.
In the photo: Mount Nabukelevu volcano, Kadavu island
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
Kadavu lies about 100 km south of Suva and is Fiji’s fourth-largest island, long and indented, with forested mountains and deep bays. There are almost no roads: villages are connected by boat and by trails, and life follows the pace of fishing, gardens and the church. The main town, Vunisea, is small and hosts the airstrip, the port and provincial services.
The main draw is the sea. Along the east and north coasts stretches the Great Astrolabe Reef, one of the largest coral barriers in the world, with walls, channels and coral heads that attract divers. Near the islands of Ono and Buliya, manta rays often visit cleaning stations on the reef.
On land, Kadavu’s forest shelters birds found only on the island, such as the Kadavu parrot and the Kadavu honeyeater, and Mount Nabukelevu, a volcano of about 800 meters at the western tip, defines the landscape. Lodgings are scattered across bays and islets, generally small and focused on diving, fishing and walking.
Kadavu is for those who want a more remote, tranquil Fiji with diving and nature. Because distances are covered by boat, each lodging acts as a base with organized trips departing from it.
This destination brings together 1 city: Vunisea.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
Limites: Pacific Data Hub / geoBoundaries (CC BY 4.0). Adaptação do Cidade Turismo.
✈ Pista de Vunisea (Kadavu) (KDV) · 1 km to Vunisea
Confirm before booking. From Nadi and from Nausori there are internal flights to Vunisea airstrip. There are also cargo and passenger boats from Suva. From the airstrip, lodgings transfer guests by boat.
The local experience
Coral barrier along Kadavu’s east and north coasts, one of the largest in the world, with more than 60 dive sites and stations where manta rays often appear.
Volcano about 800 meters high at the western tip of Kadavu, covered in forest, with a long trail to the summit guided by village guides, and birds that exist only on the island.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
From May to October days are usually drier and cooler, though the southeast wind can roughen the sea. From November to April the sea is often calmer for diving, but it is hotter, wetter and cyclone season.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Four to seven nights, because the journey is long and the island is best enjoyed at a relaxed pace: reef diving, walks and village visits from your accommodation.
Accommodations are scattered across Kadavu’s bays and islets, such as Ono and those to the north near the Great Astrolabe Reef, and in the Vunisea and Namalata Bay areas. Choice depends on whether you want reef diving, beach time or walking. Almost all include a boat transfer from the airstrip.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
About 100 km south of Suva. It is Fiji’s fourth-largest island.
By plane, with internal flights from Nadi and Nausori to Vunisea, or by boat from Suva. From the airstrip, lodgings transfer guests by boat.
One of the world’s largest coral barriers, along Kadavu’s coast, offering dives on walls, channels and manta ray cleaning stations.
Very few. Villages are linked by boat and by trails.
Yes: snorkeling, kayaking, forest walks, birdwatching and village visits.
