There are a number of beautiful beaches on the island. Many are located in the northern part of the island near the Taveuni Airport. Known as the Matei region it also is home to many of the accommodation providers on the island, including resorts, villa and Homestay accommodation. On the eastern side of the islands there are also more white sandy beaches near the Bouma National Park. The beach near the village of Levena is an ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Please visit Fiji Beaches for more details on the beaches in the island of Taveuni.

One of Fiji's most famous diving attractions is the Rainbow Reef, situated just off the east coast of Vanua Levu and with in a short boat ride of the resorts and dive operators on Taveuni. The reef has many dive sites such as the 'Great White Wall'. It is also know for having some of the best soft coral in the Fiji Islands.

Because of Taveuni's protected status, limited land clearance, and the absence of the mongoose, Taveuni is home to more indigenous Fijian plants and animals, including native birds, than anywhere else in Fiji. Des Voeux Peak is home to silktails, ferntails, kula parrots, orange breasted doves and wild chickens.

the Bouma National Heritage Park is pristine, with trails to three spectacular waterfalls surrounded by lush tropical rainforest. Just beyond Bouma, the Lavena Coastal Walk is an easy stroll along the beach. Also part of the park are the Waitabu Marine Park, Vidawa Rainforest Hike and the Tavoro Bouma Waterfalls.

Find more information on the Bouma National Heritage Park

Lake Tagimoucia fills one of Taveuni's extinct craters, and is home to the rare Tagimoucia flower, Fiji's national flower.

Nearby in Waiyevo, you can visit a marker for the 180 degree Meridian or International Dateline which passes through Taveuni.

Soqulu Plantation, a 30-minute drive from Nakia, has a small clubhouse, 9-hole golf course and tennis courts where you can rent equipment, eat lunch, swim, and spend a relaxing day.

Taveuni is well know for it's fishing, especially game fishing, with a number of boats for hire. Maikara Fishing offers big game fishing for Marlin and Wahoo.

You can book Makaira Fishing at Taveuni Fishing at Maravu Resort