Gallery | Paul Jelley – Geo Diver, Fiji

Tavoro Falls, Bouma National Heritage Park

Tavoro Falls in Bouma National Heritage Park is one of the true highlights of a trip to Taveuni.

Taveuni’s Natural Waterslides

Taveuni’s waterslides are always very popular with visitors, but they are not for the faint-hearted !

Taveuni Underwater Wonderland Part 3

The third installment o a series that features almost 100 photos capturing Taveuni’s underwater wonderland.

Taveuni Underwater Wonderland Part 2

With so many fantastic dive sites on the doorstep you’re pretty much guaranteed to see something new and different on every dive. This is the second gallery in a series of 3 that features almost 100 photos capturing Taveuni’s underwater wonderland.

Taveuni Underwater Wonderland Part 1

The first gallery in a series of 3 that features almost 100 photos capturing Taveuni’s underwater wonderland.

Taveuni Arrivals and Departures

I really enjoy having guests here on Taveuni, and this website will hopefully encourage people to come and visit and see how great the place is and enjoy all the activities it has to offer. My favourite activities are obviously the diving, sailing, fishing, golfing, and taking a lot of “happy snaps” of happy faces as we tour around the island. More recently things have been a bit screwed thanks to COVID, but once we get back to normal then I’m looking forward to a bunch of new visitors to entertain, and maybe see a few of these people again too.

Anyone for Tennis ?

Roger Federer is rumoured to have driven past this tennis court on a number of occasions, and our budding tennis prodigies hang out there in the hope of being talent spotted for a sports scholarship. Some have been hanging out for a few decades by the look of it.

Taveuni Attractions

As well as diving, fishing and golf Taveuni’s natural attractions include beaches, waterfalls, waterslides, and the 180 Meridian that runs through the island.

Scuba Diving The Rainbow Reef

Amazing sights under the waters of the Somosomo Strait all along the Rainbow Reef. The opportunity to dive such a wondrous place on a regular basis was one of the prime factors in my decision to buy a piece of paradise on Taveuni Island.

Sailing The Straits and Open Ocean

Taking the boat out with a bunch of good mates is a great way to spend the day, or a whole weekend. Along the way there’s plenty of fantastic scenery, snorkel spots, and maybe a secret beach or small island to get Castaway.

Wining and Dining and Kava

Wining and dining with friends, neighbours and locals, a bit of a sing song or just chilling with the band, and maybe a splash of kava for a good nights rest. Formal dining, beach barbecue, bar snack or picnic – as long as there’s food, a few beers, wine (for the ladies) and good company then a great time is guaranteed.

Fishing Adventures

More fishing adventures with some of my regular fishing buddies and visitors tagging along for a day out. Fisherman or not, there’s always some cold beers in the cooler (it’s hard work sometimes) and the promise of an even colder one back ashore – hopefully with a fish or two to show for our efforts

Resorts, Bars and Restaurants: Aroha Taveuni

Aroha Taveuni Beachfront Bures is another of regular spots to get fed and watered. Situated just outside Wairiki with some nice beachfront the resort, like pretty much all resorts on Taveuni, is owner operated with it’s own unique character. Owners Denis and Ngaire are always great fun, and the place is always a favourite for my visiting guests.

More Taveuni “Social Work”

I always like to get a few “happy snaps” when out and about doing my social work – here more friends and neighbours I’ve rounded up for the obligatory photo shoot.

Resorts, Bars and Restaurants: Taveuni Dive Resort

Taveuni Dive Resort is the nearest “local” and lies within Taveuni Estates itself just a couple of clicks from Mana Tadra, so as you might guess I’m a fairly frequent visitor! Beers after golf, cooling off in the pool, pizza’s to eat in or take away, and generally socialising and putting the world to right with neighbours and buddies who happen to be passing through.

Simply Snorkeling

You don’t need to be a fully fledged diver to enjoy Taveuni’s fantastic corals and the underwater wildlife, and you don’t have to go to far offshore either. Simply grab some basic snorkeling gear and away you go ! With minimum effort you’ll enter a peaceful aquatic wonderland full of colour.

Kayaking the Taveuni Coastline

Since we’re an island kayaking is very popular with tourists and locals alike, and you have the option of kayaking the coastline and open ocean, or inland through mangroves, streams and rivers. Head upstream and you’ll likely find a waterfall, or just a great spot to sit and relax.