Lomaiviti Islands

The Lomaiviti (or central) group of islands, the heart of Fiji lies off the east coast of Viti Levu and consists of seven main islands and a number of smaller ones. These islands are rustic and serene where travellers have ended up staying longer than planned. The Lomaiviti Group, ‘Fiji’s Big Fish Capital’, consist of the islands of Namenalala, Makogai, Koro, Wakaya, Batiki, Nairai, Gau, Ovalau and Moturiki.
Levuka is the large, over 2000 ft. high volcanic island just east of Viti Levu. It was Fiji’s former capital, until the shift to the current site at Suva in 1882. There is also a column in the center of town marking the site where the nascient country was annexed to the British on 10 October 1874. Levuka, by most accounts, is the most picturesque town in Fiji, and one of very few places in the South Pacific that still has a significant number of colonial era buildings.

Levuka is famous for many of Fiji’s ‘firsts’. It was the site of Fiji’s first bank, post office, school, private members club, hospital, town hall and municipal government. For travelers who want to experience and be part of a living heritage, Levuka is a trip back in time, to a Fiji that is still untouched by mass tourism.

There are three ways to get to Levuka. Air Fiji flies from Nausori Airport to Ovalau, Patterson Brothers Ferry Service departs from Suva on a scheduled basis. Apart from the usual activities of scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, hiking and sightseeing, Levuka offers its visitors unforgettable historical and cultural experiences. The town tour allows visitors to view historical sites and meet with local residents and hear about Levuka’s rich and interesting past.

Leleuvia
Leleuvia is a coral cay, east of Ovalau. Unlike other islands in Fiji, Leleuvia provides visitors with their own private island getaway with a difference. There are two ways to get to Leleuvia Island; by boat from Levuka or from Nausori by bus, taxi and boat.

Wakaya
Wakaya Island is home to one of Fiji’s most exclusive resorts. A privately-owned island, approximately 2,200 acres in size and located 12 miles east of Ovalau. It is characterized by towering cliffs, primeval forests, white crescent beaches and beautiful blue waters. It is approximately 35 minutes by private aircraft from Nadi International Airport. The island is also 20-minute speedboat ride from Levuka.