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Historic center · Levuka, Lomaiviti
Beach Street (Beach Street)
Levuka’s waterfront street, with timber and masonry facades from the 19th century, verandas and old signs, the heart of the port town that is a World Heritage site.
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About Beach Street (Beach Street)
Beach Street runs along the port of Levuka, between the sea and the hillside, and is the center of the town that was Fiji's first capital. The wooden and masonry façades, with verandas and painted signs, are largely from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Levuka was the country's main trading port.
At its busiest, the street housed warehouses, banks, hotels and dozens of bars frequented by sailors, traders and planters. Many of those buildings still stand, occupied by shops, offices and homes, giving the street the look of a town frozen in time.
The ensemble was the main reason for Levuka's inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, as an example of a colonial Pacific port town where European buildings coexist with Fijian villages.
The walk along the street also leads to side streets and stairways that climb the hillside, such as the 199-step staircase, up to old houses and viewpoints over the port and the sea.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours on foot.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, when the sun is gentler. On Sundays shops close and the street is very quiet.
How to get there
It is in the center of Levuka; everything is within walking distance from the town's accommodations.
Tip
Climb the 199-step staircase at sunset to see the street and the port from above.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Beach Street (Beach Street)
Why is Beach Street important?
Because it preserves the façades of the former 19th-century port capital, which was the basis for Levuka's World Heritage listing.
What is the 199-step staircase?
A staircase that climbs the hillside behind town up to a viewpoint over the harbor.
How long does the walk take?
1 to 2 hours at a relaxed pace.