Lavena Coastal Walk
★ 4.6🇫🇯 Koro IslandSuggested visit 1 dayBest season May to October
HikingWaterfallsEco-tourism
A trek through rainforest to hidden waterfalls on Koro Island, the finest walk in Fiji.
Overview
The Lavena Coastal Walk runs along the east coast of Koro Island for about eight kilometres, crossing rainforest, coconut groves and a striking basalt shoreline to end at two spectacular swimmable waterfalls. Traditional Fijian villages lie along the route, where locals welcome visitors in customary fashion, making it a flagship of Fijian eco-tourism.
History
The walk is managed by the villages of Lavena and Waisomo, with visitor fees supporting the local community. This kind of community-managed tourism has become a model in Fiji, where customary land ownership means that access to the island's interior and coast is controlled by the villages themselves.
Highlights
- •Rainforest trails
- •Swimming at hidden waterfalls
- •Traditional village experiences
Practical tips
- •Advance booking is required
- •Bring reef shoes for the water crossings
Practical information
- Best time
- May to October
- Tickets
- About FJD 25 including a guide
- Opening hours
- Advance booking required
- Local food
- Coconut fish stew, taro purée and tropical fruit
- Getting around
- Reached from Viti Levu by ferry or light aircraft
- Visa
- Chinese citizens may enter visa-free for stays of up to 30 days, with return tickets and proof of accommodation required.
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