![]() 1-800-588-3454 - In Hawaii: 213-784-6133 Click here to request Fiji Luxury Travel Assistance with TLC Taveuni, known as Fiji's Garden Island, is an elongated emerald enclave (42 kilometers long and averaging 11 kilometers wide). The third largest island in the Fiji archipelago, it is located just south of Vanua Levu (Fiji's second largest island) across from the Somosomo Strait. Verdant and rugged, it reaches a maximum height of 1241 meters at Mt. Uluigalau. The island is volcanic in origin, which is the source of its fertile soil making an ideal medium for the abundant flora.
Beneath the surface of sea, in the coral reefs that fringe the island, is an equally rich eco-system that rivals the bio-diversity found on the surface. Fed by rich nutrients that emerge from the depths of the Tongan trench, Taveuni is famous for its multitude of tropical fish and pelagics. However, if there is one trademark or signature species in the area, it is soft coral, which billows and undulates in the currents. Soft coral comes in dramatic, sometimes electric hues of orange, red, pink and white, which are fringed by purple. Between the delightful indigenous population and the abundant sea life, the visitor to Taveuni will not be disappointed. The diving is mostly at the world famous Rainbow Reef - extending approx. 20 Miles (30Km) into the Somosomo Strait between Taveuni and Vanua Levu. The emphasis here is on spectacular soft corals and teeming marine life as the tidal current provides perfect conditions for incredible multi-coloured soft coral growth and magnificent hard coral formations. The world renowned Great White Wall complements a list of equally impressive sites including Annies Bommie, The Ledge, Yellow Grotto, Jerries Jelly, Blue Ribbon Eel Reef and the Cabbage Patch. The underwater terrain varies - a wide variety of drop-offs, tunnels and rainbow coloured bommies. The dives are either from a fixed spot or drift dives depending on the conditions. Depths vary from 45 to 120 feet ( 15 to 39 meters).
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