Plan Your Visit

Fly to Waitabu

From Nadi or SavuSavu you can fly to the Matei airport on Taveuni Island. Services are provided regularly by both Air Fiji and Pacific Sun.

Ferry to Waitabu

From Suva or SavuSavu you may take a ferry to Taveuni via Bligh Water Shipping.

Once on the Island of Taveuni you may take a taxi or local bus to the Waitabu Marine Park.

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Plan your trip

When you call to plan your visit, you have two choices:

Cultural Experience Tour

Spend half a day snorkeling on the beautiful reefs of Waitabu from a handmade Fijian raft, a Bilibili.

Listen while local guides share their extensive knowledge of the area and relax afterward on the beach with tea and music.

Cost: $75.00 Fijian/ per person**

Snorkeling Tour

Bask in the tropical reefs of Waitabu on this excellent economic tour with local tour guides. Come back to the peaceful beaches of Waitabu to enjoy the sights of Taveuni Island.

Cost: $50.00 Fijian/ per person

You may call: 679-820-1999 or +679-930-4588 to arrange your visit to the park, and if you are staying on Taveuni Island, you will likely be able to arrange a visit through your resort.

Fiji Islands and Activities

Tourism Fiji”s website will allow you to become better acquainted with Fiji.

This site tells you how to get to Fiji, where to stay, things to do and see, and Fijian history.

Waitabu Marine Survey 2020- Day 2

Briefing was conducted by the Helen Sykes, team were shown how to take measurements of sea animals (sea cucumbers and trochus) and how the (CPUE) Catch per unit effort works. Today’s survey will take place at Tabu area ( Marine Protected Area).

Waitabu Survey Programme 2020

We ahev had the great pleasure to share our annualk surrvey training and actaul science with the Nauru Ridge to Reef Project . The concept of the Ridge to Reef approach is to maintain and enhance Nauru’s ecosystem services such as food, water, timber, air purification etc

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Welcome to Waitabu Marine Park

Arrive in the tree-adorned island of Taveuni to discover a tropical paradise you’ve only dreamed about. Slip on your fins and mask and slide into the warm waters of Fiji. Let all the stress of everyday life fall away as you make your way along the magical reef of Waitabu.

The communities of Waitubu and Bouma came to protect their native fishing grounds in 1998. Their foresight and diligence has allowed visitors, like yourself, the opportunity to share in the beauty of the Waitabu Marine Park. These crystal-clear waters are home to the most amazing marine species you may ever see. Don’t be too surprised when you pass a sea turtle or find yourself following a gentle ray. You know you’re in paradise when you’ve landed in the Waitabu Marine Park.

Wake up and see the beautiful sunrise over the marine park as the start of every new day begins in Waitabu

Elia

In 1998 the Waitabu Village of Taveuni declared its fishing grounds or "qoliqoli" to be "tabu" -- a no-take fishing zone. NZAID initially supported the designation with funds for biological surveys and administration. The Wainileli and the Bouma qoliqoli, were continually and heavily overfished, resulting in small fish stocks and damaged coral. Through the continuous drive of community members and non-governmental agencies, the region is now celebrating a healthy and abundant reef for the past 20 … Read More >>

Plan Your Visit

Fly to Waitabu

Ferry to Waitabu

Plan your trip

Cultural Experience Tour

Snorkeling Tour

Fiji Islands and Activities

Welcome to Waitabu Marine Park

Wake up and see the beautiful sunrise over the marine park as the start of every new day begins in Waitabu

Elia

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