WAIRORO
Waterfalls
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estled in the lush rainforest highlands of Naitasiri Province on Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island, is Wairoro Waterfalls – a hidden treasure for your Fiji bucket list adventure. Wairoro Waterfalls is situated near the village of Navolau, about 30 kilometres north of the capital Suva. At an elevation of 60 meters above sea level, the stunning falls boast four levels with each spilling varying amounts of fresh, clear water. Each level has a special pool. One of them is called the “bottomless pit”, where visitors usually ask the local tour guides to jump in first. The Wairoro falls is not down on any easily obtainable or official map, but you’re sure to spot locals flocking there. Wairoro Waterfalls is managed as a project by members of the Wairoro Club - villagers aged between 18 and 35 years - who are of the Fijian kinship group Dakuidreketi Mataqali. According to spokeswoman Alanieta Atama, the project provides employment for village youth.
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Plus, it is their hope to someday operate a camping site at Wairoro that would be “a place worthy for team bonding” and where visitors can enjoy “a taste of the wild life”. Getting to the falls is quite an adventure in itself as Navolau is isolated, but the journey is well worth it. First, you need to get to Viria Village in Naitasiri either by car or bus. At the Viria pickup point, you will board an open longboat on a 30-minute sightseeing ride up river to the entrance of the falls. Bookings are accepted only through Wairoro Waterfall’s Facebook page and via their email address. Upon booking, they will provide information on how to get to the falls. The standard entry fee is $15 for adults and $12 for children under 12 years of age. Fee includes sightseeing, return boat ride and entry to the beautiful falls. There is an extra $10 fee for those who wish to hike up the waterfall. Compiled by EXPLORE Fiji. Photos supplied by the Wairoro Project.
