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Before you go
Your trip to Bouma.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Bouma – Cakaudrove Destination Taveuni and Savusavu; Matei; Waiyevo; Bouma; Savusavu about 86 km from Savusavu
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Matei (Taveuni) (TVU) Matei · 17 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
From Matei Airport it is about a 30-minute drive along the coastal road to the Tavoro visitor center, and about 1 hour to Lavena.
How many days
One day for the Tavoro waterfalls, and another for the Lavena coastal trail.
When to go
From May to October the trails are usually firmer. From November to April the waterfalls are fuller, but it rains more and there is a cyclone risk.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
A car with driver or a taxi is the most practical way; local buses run infrequently. The park is explored on foot.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Bouma
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Morning
Tavoro Waterfalls
Start at the first Tavoro waterfall and, if you feel up to it, continue to the second and third.
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Afternoon
Bathing in the pools
Swim in the waterfall pools, cooler after the hike.
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Late afternoon
Lavena
Follow the road to Lavena and do part of the coastal trail, as far as you can before it gets dark.
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Evening
Return to Matei
Return to Matei in the late afternoon.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bouma National Heritage Park?
A protected area on the east coast of Taveuni, managed together with the villages, featuring forest, waterfalls, trails, and marine reserves.
How many waterfalls are there in Tavoro?
Three. The first is about a 10-minute walk from the visitors' center; the others require more walking.
Is the Lavena trail long?
It's about 5 km one way, along the coast, to the Wainibau waterfall.
Do you have to pay to enter the park?
Yes, the villages that manage the park charge fees at the visitors' centers.