Although walking for fun might strike most locals as a little odd, Fiji is home to some spectacular treks and trails. You probably aren’t aware, Fiji is a great place to go hiking! Join us on paths less travelled to discover the true heart of Fiji.

 

Fiji is famous for its corals and coast, but we will take you on a journey off the beaten trek, away from the tourist resorts. Experience Fiji that many people doesn’t know,  walking in a landscape of dramatic peaks, pristine forests, sparkling rivers, remote villages, vibrant traditional culture and unique history. By going on foot, you will have the opportunity to experience the vibrant traditional culture that runs deep within Fijian society.

 

Highlights

~ scale Fiji highest mountain Mount Tomanivi 1232 m, an extinct volcano;
~ enjoy swims in the forest stunning waterfalls;
~ trek along the Fijian highlands and through their lush rainforest often less explored;
~ Stay with the local community in the villages and be touched by the Fijian hospitality & culture;
~ Witness tradition performed by villages; (Nabalesere, Naga, Nubutautau, Navala)
~ Visit the village of Naga, a picturesque village with traditional bures and tin houses

 

Mount Tomanivi

Mount Tomanivi, originally known as Mount Victoria, is Fiji’s highest mountain, standing tall at 1232 meters (4341 feet). It is an extinct volcano located in the northern highlands of Viti Levu. Many climbers have reached the top of this mountain, enjoying the beautiful scenery—native trees, ferns, and plants, chirping birds, tropical forests, and mountain streams. The distance is 4.5 km and has been classified as a difficult hike.. It is on average a six-hour climb to the summit and, on a clear day, you can see out to the Yasawa Island group from the top.

 

The first stage of climbing is easy, but as you reach the peak, the incline becomes very steep. The result may surprise you: a beautiful view of the crater and the expanse of the islands before you! On a clear day, you can see the popular tourist islands and reef to the west.

 

Mount Tomanivi in Fiji is special for a number of reasons. For a start, it's one of the best places in the islands to fully immerse yourself in Fiji's terrain and admire the beautiful landscape from the top of the country's highest peak.

 

Mount Tomanivi is part of the Tomanivi Nature Reserve, which is identified as an ‘Important Bird Area’ by BirdLife International. The reserve is supposedly home to the critically endangered red-throated lorikeet, an endemic species of Fiji that hasn’t been sighted formally since 1993. But the area is so wild and rugged, it’s easy to imagine the bird living undetected for decades. The location is also home to several other rare and endemic species who depend on the untouched forest for the homes

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But that's just the start when it comes to why you should absolutely visit Mount Tomanivi on your next trip to Fiji! From beautiful hiking paths to local villages, a visit here is one of the best ways to relax, recharge and get a sense for the real Fiji – one that the beach-hugging visitors simply never get to see.