Tavua
Fiji · Western DivisionFJ
Town in Fiji
Tavua is a town and tikina (ditrict) in Fiji, 91 kilometres from Nadi and 9 kilometres from the gold mining settlement of Vatukoula. It was formally incorporated as a Town in 1992 with the appointment of its first Mayor, Iliesa Vula from Tavualevu. The town covers a land area of 100 square kilometres, and had a population of 2,418 at the 1996 census.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,388
- Coordinates
- -17.442, 177.862
- Timezone
- Pacific/Fiji
Overview of Tavua
Tavua belongs to Western Division, Fiji and has the feel of a tiny locality. About 2,388 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around nature, culture and sports and you will not run out of ideas. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Tavua
Nature in Tavua
(11)Nature lovers get Gardens, Geological Formations, Islands, Lakes and Mountains. All of it is drawn from Tavua's recorded activities. That is 11 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Tavua
(5)Looking for culture? Tavua has Bridges, Churches, Mines, Mosques and Religious Sites. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Tavua.
Sports in Tavua
(4)The sports shortlist for Tavua: Biking, Hunting, Running and Trail Running. All of it is drawn from Tavua's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Tavua
(1)Adventure in Tavua covers Climbing. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Tavua.
Nightlife in Tavua
(1)Nightlife in Tavua covers Festival. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Tavua.
Wellness in Tavua
(1)On the wellness side, Tavua offers Farms. Everything listed here comes from what Tavua is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Tavua
December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Tavua is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Western Division and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Pacific/Fiji.
Similar destinations
Places near Tavua that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tavua known for?
- Tavua, in Western Division, Fiji, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 2,388 residents.
- What can you do in Tavua?
- Recorded activities in Tavua include Gardens, Geological Formations, Islands, Lakes and Mountains. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Tavua?
- December to March brings the conditions water activities need. Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Tavua located?
- Tavua is located in Western Division, Fiji. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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