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The Lomaiviti archipelago is a group of islands between Viti Levu and the Lau Islands. The archipelago covers a total area of 411 square kilometers with a population of 16, 461 in 2007. The largest town is Levuka which was Fiji’s first modern town that served as its capital from 1871 to 1877.

Ovalau is the principal island and location of local government of the Lomaiviti Islands. You can see historical town sights in Ovalau such as the Cession Stone that commemorates the signing of the Deed of Cession between Fiji and Great Britain, the Anniversary Bure built for Prince Charles when he came to grant Fiji her independence in 1970, the Queen Victoria Memorial Hall, The War Memorial (Niukaube Hill), and the Levuka Museum. See the village of Silana where you can find white coral sand beach, local village life, village green and churches and temples.

The village of Lovini is a volcanic crater with lush and fertile valley. You can go scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, and hiking. You can stay at Arovudi, the Silana Village backpackers’ cottages that can be reached by taxi or carrier from Levuka costing about 20 FJ dollars.

Other islands are the Namena, Makogai, Wakaya, Koro, Nairai, Batiki, Gau, and Moturiki. The Namena is a private island with a resort in northern Lomaiviti. Makogai is a government owned island serving as the turtle breeding station. Wakaya is a private island that homes the Wakaya Club. Koro is a very fertile and green garden island of the Lomaiviti. Nairai is a native island with a resort underway. Batiki is a stunning picturesque island. Gau is the largest among the Lomaiviti islands and Moturiki consists of Fijian villages that are extremely friendly to the foreigners.

Ovalau Watersports are famous with the Koro Sea in Fiji offering the most exciting and most diverse waters. Educating scuba diving trips in small individual groups to the Lomaiviti reefs are offered with PADI diving instruction.

You can stay at Mary’s Lodge for clean, comfortable budget accommodation located in Levuka Town with only Beach Street between it and the South Pacific Ocean. Bobos Farm is a beautiful Farmstay nestled on a riverbank amongst the rainforest in Rukuruku Valley on Ovalau. Caqalai Island resort is run by the Methodist Church of Fiji and its tourist track makes it the perfect place for those who want to get away and experience a real laid back Fiji.

In Caqalai, you will experience a small piece of paradise and walk around the island in 10 minutes with amazing staff and excellent food that should not be missed on a trip to Fiji. The Dere Bay Resort is a convenient location on Koro island close to the government jetty where you have access to ferry boats and an airport with flights coming from the international gateway at Nadi and the capital city of Suva. The Leleuvia Island Resort is a romantic and completely refreshing area where you can get the chance to experience your very own private island.