Tiliva: Reef, Hiking and Excursions

When looking for hotels in Tiliva, you can include the Tiliva Resort’s excursion and arrival arrangements as a separate part of your planning. The activities include walking and water-based pursuits, reef activities, and a communal meal. Some are tied to using the resort; it is advisable to confirm the specific arrangements directly for tours and transfers.

Waterfall Tours and Hiking

The Waterfall Tours begin with a boat ride through a mangrove forest. From there, the journey continues on foot to waterfalls. The hike requires moderate effort; people of all ages have taken part. These two points go together: age alone does not indicate whether the exertion will suit you. Assess your own fitness and check the conditions locally, as routes and operating conditions may vary. The Tiliva Resort also lists the Vatalutu Island Hike as a hiking activity. If you plan to take this hike, confirm its current availability directly with the resort.

Snorkeling, Diving and Kayaking

At the Tiliva Resort, you can snorkel at the house reef or Astrolabe Reef. Diving options include a PADI Open Water Course and a one-day PADI Discover Scuba session. You can kayak from the Tiliva Resort to Kavala Bay or along the coast. The activities each have a different focus: the reef, diving instruction, or a trip on the water. Before traveling, check directly with the resort which activities are currently available.

Communal Dining and Outrigger Canoes

Guests at the Tiliva Resort can enjoy a traditional Fiji Lovo Feast as a communal experience. Arrange the details directly with the resort before your trip. Outrigger canoe day trips are also booked through the Tiliva Resort. They are intended for guests taking day trips from the resort. If you plan such a trip, confirm the current booking arrangements directly with the resort.

Getting to the Tiliva Resort

The Tiliva Resort picks up guests when they arrive at Vunisea Airport or at the ferry connection. Transport to and from the resort is by boat operated by the Tiliva Resort; a life jacket is provided for every passenger. Confirm pickup, the boat schedule, and safety arrangements directly with the resort before booking. These details help you take the arrival arrangements into account when making your decision, without assuming an unspecified schedule or travel time.

Tiliva, the Resort and the Protected Area

The Tiliva Resort is a beach resort on Kadavu Island, on the Great Astrolabe Reef. Before your trip, check directly whether the resort is currently operating.

Kadavu Province: Regional Context

In the wider destination of Kadavu Province, the Great Astrolabe Reef protects the islands. Kadavu Province is an archipelago that includes Ono, Buliya, Yaukuve, and other islands, many of which are uninhabited. Some resorts in Kadavu Province offer guests the opportunity to dive and snorkel with large, gentle manta rays. Also within this regional context is Yabu, north of Ono Island: the uninhabited island is locally known as “Birdland” because of the many seabird species that breed there.

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Go to the main travel overview: Kadavu Province.