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Before you go
Your trip to Waiyevo.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Waiyevo – Cakaudrove Destination Taveuni and Savusavu; Matei; Waiyevo; Bouma; Savusavu about 72 km from Savusavu
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Matei (Taveuni) (TVU) Matei · 20 km
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Cais de Waiyevo (barcos de Suva e Savusavu) 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
From Matei Airport it is about 20 km along the coastal road. Boats from Suva and Savusavu arrive at the Waiyevo pier.
How many days
Two or three days: to visit the meridian, Waitavala, the trail to Tagimaucia Lake, and one day of diving or snorkeling in the strait.
When to go
From May to October the days are usually drier and the trails firmer. From November to April there is more rain and a cyclone risk; the tagimaucia flower typically blooms from October to February.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Taxis and pickup trucks run the routes, and dive operators will pick up guests.
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 Waiyevo
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Morning
180° meridian
Start at the meridian marker near Waiyevo, and stand with one foot on each side of the line.
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Afternoon
Waitavala slide
Walk to Waitavala and slide on the river’s smooth rocks, if the water is calm.
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Late afternoon
Diving or snorkeling
In the afternoon, take a boat trip to the Somosomo Strait for snorkeling or diving.
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Evening
Night in Somosomo
Have dinner at one of Somosomo’s simple homes or at your accommodation.
2 days in Waiyevo
Day 1
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Morning
Meridian
180° meridian marker.
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Afternoon
Waitavala
Natural slide on the Waitavala River.
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Late afternoon
Somosomo Strait
Snorkeling or diving at the Rainbow Reef.
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Evening
Night
Dinner at the accommodation.
Day 2
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Morning
Trail to Tagimaucia Lake
Leave very early with a guide for the trail to Tagimaucia Lake, in the mountain’s crater.
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Afternoon
Tagimaucia Lake
Rest at the lake and look for the tagimaucia flower, if it’s the season.
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Late afternoon
Descent
Descend slowly along the muddy trail down to the road.
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Evening
Rest
End the day resting at the accommodation.
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
Where is the 180° meridian marker?
Near Waiyevo, on Taveuni’s west coast, by the road.
Is the Waitavala slide safe?
Locals and visitors use it, but the rock is slippery and the current changes with rain. Ask locals before sliding.
How do you get to Tagimaucia Lake?
By a long, muddy trail with a guide, a 3 to 4 hour climb from the coast.
Does Waiyevo have services?
Yes. Waiyevo and Somosomo concentrate shops, a bank, a health post and the pier.