If you are planning on vacationing on Taveuni and want to be able to truly enjoy the various types of coral and sea life that lives in the waters around the island then you may be wondering whether snorkeling or diving is the right choice for you.

Taveuni is the 3rd largest Island in Fiji and the perfect vacation spot for anyone who loves nature. Known as the Garden Island and also the soft coral capital of the world, Taveuni has much to offer vacationers of all ages.

Taveuni is the third biggest island in Fiji and known as Garden Island. This appropriate nickname comes from the incredible amount of vegetation and lush jungle on the island. Plus, Taveuni has the unique quality of being one in only a handful of spots, along with Northeastern Russia and Antarctica, where the 180th meridian crosses the land.

Covering over 27 hectares, the Waitabu Marine Park preserves a wide variety of wildlife. From the dense forest of the Island of Taveuni to the coral reefs of Waitabu, you will see an extremely wide range of native species.