My wife and I walked 2 km from our Heritage Guest House to see this old port. The people we... read more
My wife and I walked 2 km from our Heritage Guest House to see this old port. The people we... read more
Levuka will give you a good idea of how the first European colonists made themselves comfortable in... read more
We have just arrived back in New Zealand after spending about two weeks in Levuka on Ovalau Island.
For anyone interested in visiting the former capital and World Heritage town, Venu Shipping is a much more passenger-friendly bus/ferry service - on the good ship, the St Mary leaving on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11am and arriving in Levuka Port at 3.30pm.
It leaves the Suva Bus Stop and tickets can be bought from the St Mary kiosk in the car park. The return journey leaves Levuka on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.15am, arriving in Suva at midday. Tickets cost FJD $25 per person.
By comparison, the Patterson Bus/Ferry has a daily service and gets into Levuka via Buresala (the opposite side of the island) at dusk. The bus leaves at 4.30 am from Levuka and gets in to Suva at 8.30am. This is a daily service, also leaving and returning to the Suva Bus Stop.
A great place to spend at least 3 days if you are interested in the history of the South Pacific. People are friendly and the place is not touristy. We spent a day exploring the town, the second day we went on Epi's tour and would have liked a third day to take a trip around the whole island. We felt safe the whole time and expect to visit again.
Good place to stock up if you've arrived by yacht. Some things are surprisingly cheap, and some expensive - don't except European food here until you pay top dollar. Bread is very, very fresh. Can buy alcohol here too.
We took the transport provided by Patterson. The package is bus from Suva center, ferry to island Levuka and bus to Levuka Town center.
I've booked the package for six adults and three children on their website and the email answered that has booked, just need to get the tickets. We turned up on the date and were told that the bus has already full. We can either go on the next day or arrange our own transport to the wharf.
The historic port is worth visiting. Market on every Saturday morning. One family set up one table, selling their own products from vegetable, casawa, taro to banana, coconut and papaya. One family is selling sea food for they have a boat to fish in the ocean.
The town itself very scenic as the main road hugs the coastline. Most of the buildings are historic and have been restored really well. There are very few tourist facilities a few restaurants, no bars or tat shops. Cyclone Winston caused a lot of damage in 2016 and you can still see a few destroyed houses. The town is home to the most scenic rugby pitch in the world. The relaxed vibe made this the highlight for us.
Enjoyed a very much laid back atmosphere, what the Old Capital of Fiji has to offer. Colonial buildings still exists however not maintained, but didn't mind much, hence my topic.
For shopping experience can be done in Suva City.
Levuka offers a relaxed, safe friendly atmosphere, less tourist and purely Fiji life style.
However if your expectations are high than Levuka is not a place for you.
Being a local myself highly recommended. Definitely will return without hesitation for the children enjoyed themselves.