Ovalau

Ovalau is Fiji's sixth largest island. The island is about 13 kilometers long and 10 kilometers wide and is part of the Lomaiviti Archipelago. It has a total area of 106.4 square kilometers and a population of around 9,100 people, roughly half of the population of Lomaiviti. Fiji's former capital, Levuka, is the largest of the island's 24 towns and villages.

Ovalau Island, once the capital of Fiji, is an interesting site to visit. With jungle-covered mountains, natural coastlines, and traditional settlements, there are a few lovely beaches, but it's far less developed than neighboring islands.

Apart from the Lovoni Valley in the island's center, Ovalau is known for its steep topography and lack of flat area. Between the enclosing lagoon and the steep crater sides, the island is an eroded volcanic crater with a thin stretch of flat to undulating landscape. Nadelaiovalau (625 meters) and Tomuna (526 meters) are the highest peaks in the east and south, respectively.

Ovalau, a land rarely traveled by tourists, has an inexplicable allure that makes it worthwhile to be one of the few travelers that go here from Viti Levu's main island. While you're there, be sure to visit the quaint colonial town of Levuka. You can also hire a local guide to give you a personalized tour.

Location: Lomaiviti Archipelago