Vatulele Island

Vatulele Island is the last most beautiful historical site in Fiji you should not miss. Vatulele is a coral and volcanic island located 32 kilometers (20 miles) south of Fiji's largest island, Viti Levu. Lomanikaya, Ekubu, Taunovo, and Bouwaqa are the four communities that make up the island. Coconut and taro cultivation, fishing, and the sale of Fijian hand-printed tapa are all examples of economic activities. The Legend of the Red Prawns is well-known in Vatulele. The prawns are revered by the islanders, who consider them sacrosanct and prevent the killing or harming of them in any way. Anyone attempting to take them away will be shipwrecked, according to legend.

Visitors who are fortunate enough to visit Vatulele Island, which is located immediately below Viti Levu, may be able to observe petroglyphs, which are traditional Fijian rock art. The 3,000-year-old drawings, which depict a face and other objects, are only accessible if you stay at the nearby (and now-shuttered) resort. The island itself is a traditional Fijian island that you should visit if you have the chance.

Several archaeological sites can be found on Vatulele Island. Caves featuring early rock carvings and paintings are among them. The island is presently only accessible to guests staying at Vatulele Island Resort, which offers trips to the areas where these early works of art can be seen.

Location: Vatulele, Fiji