Garden Island 5-day Taveuni Itinerary

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To start your journey, you will fly from Nadi (NAN) to Matei Airport (TVU).

Airlines: Fiji Link (Fiji Airways) and Northern Air.
Availability: Flights are available 7 days a week
Schedule: Typically 3–4 flights daily, with the most popular being the 7:30 AM (getting you to the island for lunch) and the 1:30 PM departures.
Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes of breathtaking views over the Bligh Waters.

Morning: Land at Matei Airport. The Garden Island Resort team will meet you for the 15-minute coastal drive to the resort in Waiyevo.
Lunch: Settle into your ocean-front room and have lunch overlooking the Somosomo Strait.
Afternoon: Standing in Two Days. Walk or take a 2-minute taxi to the 180th Meridian / International Dateline. Taveuni is one of the few places on earth where you can jump between “today” and “yesterday.”
Evening: Visit the Wairiki Catholic Mission, a stunning stone church built in 1907. If you are here on a Sunday, the choral singing is world-class.

Morning: Board the dive boat directly from the Garden Island Resort pier. You are only 10–15 minutes away from the Rainbow Reef.
Activity: Whether you are a diver (The Great White Wall) or a snorkeler (The Cabbage Patch), the soft corals here are legendary. The nutrient-rich currents create a “feeding frenzy” of color that you won’t find anywhere else in Fiji.
Afternoon: Return to the resort for a “Nature Spa” treatment to soothe your muscles after a morning in the ocean.

Full Day Trip: Vidawa Forest Walk.
Why this? Instead of the flat Lavena coastal walk, this is a deep-jungle adventure. Your local guide will take you through the Bouma National Heritage Park, teaching you about Fijian herbal medicine and ancient fortified village ruins.
The Reward: The hike concludes at the Tavoro (Bouma) Waterfalls. You’ll emerge from the jungle at the top falls and work your way down to the bottom pools for a refreshing swim. It is a more challenging but infinitely more rewarding trek.

Morning: Head to the southern end of the island to witness the Vuna (Matamaiqi) Blowholes.
The Spectacle: On a high tide, the ocean crashes into volcanic rock tunnels, shooting geysers of water up to 50 meters into the air. It’s a raw, powerful display of nature that feels worlds away from the calm resort beaches.
Afternoon: Visit Bobby’s Farm for an organic tour of Taveuni’s incredible produce—from cocoa and vanilla to exotic tropical fruits.
Evening: Enjoy a final “Kava Ceremony” at the resort with the staff.

Early Morning: Take a 4WD trip up to Des Voeux Peak. This is the third-highest mountain in Fiji and a sanctuary for the rare Orange Dove and Silktail. If the weather is clear, you can see all the way to Lake Tagimoucia.
Check-Out (11:00 AM): Enjoy a final tropical breakfast at the resort’s Drodrolagi Restaurant.
Flight Home: Most return flights to Nadi depart in the mid-morning or late afternoon. Take the 3:30 PM flight to catch the late afternoon light hitting the reef systems as you fly back to Nadi.

Cashless: Like many Taveuni resorts, Garden Island is a cashless property. All charges go to your room; however, bring FJD cash for the Bouma National Park entry fees ($50 FJD) as they do not accept cards.
Dive Ready: The resort is a PADI 5-star facility. If you aren’t certified, Day 2 is the perfect time to try a “Discover Scuba” session.
Packing: Taveuni is the “Garden Island” for a reason—it rains often! Bring a lightweight rain jacket and high-quality insect repellent for the Vidawa hike.

Want a more luxurious accommodation? Try Taveuni Palms Resort

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