Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
A world away from the beach resorts of the Mamanucas and Yasawa Islands, the his-
torically fascinating Lomaiviti and Lau groups radiate from the east coast of Viti Levu,
eventually dissipating before a massively deep ocean trench separating Fiji from Tonga.
Those who visit these enchanting islands step into the Fiji of old, where islanders fish
the lagoons as a matter of necessity and travel the open seas in small boats.
As a tourist destination, the inner islands of the
Lomaiviti Group
are relatively developed,
particularly Ovalau, home to Fiji's charming former capital,
Levuka
. In comparison, the
Outer Lomaiviti and the entire expanse of the
Lau Group
offer few facilities but will cap-
tivate the minds of the most curious of travellers. The area has a rich
Tongan heritage
and
is popular with visiting yachts drawn to its spectacular limestone islands and bays. With over
sixty islands to visit across a wide expanse of ocean, virtually no accommodation and limited
transport, time and patience are the main requisites for successfully exploring this region.
