TAVEUNI, WHERE TIME STANDS STILL
Taveuni Island in Fiji is ideal for the traveller who wants to experience one of the few places left on Earth that is still pristine and unaffected by the modern world.
In fact, many of the locals on Viti Levu and Vanua Levu (Fiji’s two largest islands and population centers) like to vacation on Taveuni for a nostalgic taste of “Old Fiji”.
There are so many amazing things to do in this island paradise, and Coconut Grove Beachfront Resort is located right in the thick of it all. In fact, we are the closest resort to Bouma National Heritage Park and are recommended by the Global Alliance of National Parks.
We can arrange any of the following excursions for you:
Nature hike to Tovoro Waterfalls
Bird watching at Nabogiono Bird Sanctuary.
Vidawa Rainforest walk
Waitabu Village visit
Horseback riding
Great fishing trips around Taveuni with anything from local dinghy and guides to top professional charters
Kayaking on our beach or around Taveuni Island
Full-day sailing trips
Snorkeling trips
Bird Watching on Taveuni
Taveuni offers the best bird watching in all Fiji and is home to more than 100 species of tropical birds, most of them endemic to the island.
One main reason for the variety of bird life is the absence of the mongoose, which was introduced on many of the other islands to control the rat population.Taveuni’s relatively inaccessible mountains and abundant food supply also have made it a haven for many species.
During your stay, you may be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of any or all of the following:
Orange Dove, Many Colored Fruit Dove, Ground Dove ,Turtle Dove, Whistling Dove, Green Dove, Silk Tail, Parrot Finches, Honey-eater, Orange Breasted Honey-eater, Fly Catcher, Broad Bill, Fantail, Barking Pigeon, White Throated Pigeon, Triller, Parrot, Collared Lory, White Eye, Golden Whistler
The best “birder” on our island is Bobby, a man committed to the preservation of our bird wildlife on this island. Trips to his bird sanctuary can be arranged for you right here from the resort. The best time is late in the day and can be combined with a snorkel trip or horseback riding nearby.
Bird lovers world over come to Taveuni to see these special species – don’t miss this trip!
