The Luxury Travel Guide to Levuka & the Lomaiviti Islands

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How to Get to the Lomaiviti Islands

The Lomaiviti Islands are located off the east coast of Fiji’s main island for international arrivals, Viti Levu – see How to Get to Fiji. Make your transition from Viti Levu to the Lomaiviti Islands uncomplicated via domestic flights or direct resort transfers. Otherwise, check out your alternatives in the 5 Ways to Get to the Lomaiviti Islands.

Lomaiviti Resort Transfers

The premium resorts on Toberua and Wakaya islands offer personal 24-hour transfers between Viti Levu and their resorts. Toberua Island Resort offers transfers by road and boat between Suva City and Nausori Airport, while Wakaya Club & Spa arrange transfers from Nadi International Airport via charter flight. Make your transfer to the resort extra special with a private helicopter transfer to selected resorts in the Lomaiviti Islands. Learn more about private helicopter transfers in our guides, Where to Hire a Helicopter in Fiji and Where to Hire a Plane or Seaplane in Fiji.

Flying to the Lomaiviti Islands

Flights to Ovalau, Koro and Gau depart from Nausori Airport in Suva, which has connecting flights from Fiji’s main airport, Nadi International Airport. Alternatively, check out other ways to get to Suva from Nadi in the 5 Ways to Get to Suva. Full flight details, including the airlines that fly to the Lomaiviti Group, can be found in The Complete Guide to Domestic Flights in Fiji.

How to Get Around the Lomaiviti Islands

Those staying on private island resorts will rely on the transport provided by their hosts, usually in the form of boat tours and excursions. On the island of Ovalau, shuttle services run between the Bureta Airstrip and Levuka in time for incoming flights. Some accommodation providers also offer transfers between Levuka and the Bureta Airstrip if booked in advance. Again, more details on how to get to the islands can be found in the Lomaiviti Islands Transport Guide.

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Luxury Activities in the Lomaiviti Islands

The remoteness and undiscovered ambience of the Lomaiviti Islands are their biggest luxury where travellers can enjoy the pleasure of finding a Fiji destination far less visited. But, we all want a few extra additions to make the trip truly special, so here are some ideas of luxury activities you could be experiencing.

Luxury Water Activities

The Lomaiviti Islands have an abundance of exciting dive sites with mesmerising marine life. From Toberua Island, join the PADI dive centre at the Toberua Island Resort to more than 10 nearby dive sites, with a highlight being Shark Reef with white-tip reef sharks among dramatic coral overhangs. Alternatively, Sacred Reef offers something for all diver levels, with caves featuring sharks, turtles, groupers, eagle rays and more! Wakaya Club & Spa also makes an excellent base for diving, with the figure-of-eight coral reef wrapping around the island and being protected as a marine reserve. Find out more about diving in this remote paradise in The Guide to Scuba Diving in Fiji.

Some of the world’s most-targeted game fish are found in the waters surrounding the Lomaiviti Islands, which make for thrilling sports fishing trips. Unreal fishing can be found off the shores of Wakaya Island, which, of course, the luxury resort of Wakaya Club & Spa can arrange as part of your stay. The team at the Toberua Island Resort are also keen to take guests to the outer reefs to catch marlin, mahimahi, tuna, walu (Spanish mackerel) and much more! Learn more about incorporating fishing into your getaway with The Complete Guide to Fishing in Fiji.

Luxury Land Activities

While the remoteness and beauty of the Lomaiviti Islands are relaxing enough, enhancing your state of mind with a glorious spa treatment will take your blissfulness to another level. Indulge in a range of treatments combined with Pure Fiji products at the Wakaya Spa on Wakaya Island or in the massage bures (Fijian bungalow) of Toberua Island Resort and Leleuvia Island Resort. You can also work on your wellness at one of the regular yoga retreats on Toberua Island.

Even on a secluded island in the South Pacific, you can find modern joys in life, like golf courses and tennis courts. On Toberua Island, the 9-hole golf course was founded by celebrated Australian artist Ken Done and offers fun challenges, including nine-hole par three, which is only playable at low tide. The golf course on Wakaya Island is also a 9-hole course meandering through a coconut plantation established here in the colonial era. Both resorts also offer well-equipped gyms, while a fully lite tennis court is also available on Wakaya.

More Things to Do in the Lomaiviti Islands

The rest of your time in the Lomaiviti Islands can be enjoyed by indulging in exclusive spa treatments, embarking on private yacht charters, or savouring gourmet dining experiences at world-class restaurants, which you can find out more about in the 10 Luxury Activities in the Lomaiviti Islands. For experiences that don’t necessarily fall into the luxury category but are no less amazing, check out the 20 Best Things to Do in the Lomaiviti Islands. 

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Luxury Dining in the Lomaiviti Islands

The cuisine is all part of the luxury experience, and the resorts in the Lomaiviti Islands do not disappoint. Characterless resort meals are a thing of the past in Fiji where now, internationally recognised chefs and highly-trained local chefs are brought in to create divine food with local ingredients.

Dining at the Luxury Resorts of the Lomaiviti Islands

The Wakaya Club & Spa brings South Pacific and Mediterranean styles to the islands of Fiji. The resort uses around 80% of its own homegrown or locally caught produce and has an extensive wine menu of New Zealand and Australian wines, as well as Campagnes, cognac, tequila and other liquors. The Palm Grove, the resort’s flagship restaurant, serves up delicious fare prepared with local produce. For a more relaxed atmosphere, head to Baravi Lai Lai, an intimate beach house setting. Fancy a meal with your toes in the sand? Try one of the beach cookouts or arrange a private picnic on a secluded beach. (Don’t miss the chance to dine poolside for a leisurely lunch!) The resort’s farm-to-table approach means you’ll enjoy the freshest fish and seasonal produce, with meals often announced by the beating of a Fijian drum – a unique touch that adds to the magical dining experience.

A range of dining experiences also awaits at Toberua Island Resort, with a sumptuous meal plan of three-course lunches and four-course dinners prepared by Fijian chefs. The resort’s ever-changing menu showcases fresh seafood from island waters, locally harvested produce, and delectable desserts. With a full board meal plan, you’ll enjoy a tropical breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, while the half board option includes breakfast and dinner. For wine enthusiasts, the resort boasts a cellar stocked with Australian, French, New Zealand, and South American wines. The bar serves local and imported beers, spirits, and cocktails, as well as specialty coffees. For a truly special occasion, why not arrange a private beachside dinner?

Finally, those staying at the boutique Levuka Homestay will be treated each morning to freshly made smoothies, a fresh fruit platter, a cooked breakfast, homemade muesli, and brewed coffee.

Private Beach Picnics

Celebrate a special occasion or just treat your loved one with a private beach picnic on a deserted beach. Wakaya Club & Spa offers private gourmet picnic excursions to a private beach on its own island. Alternatively, the high-end Toberua Island Resort transports couples to an uninhabited beach for a day of snorkelling, swimming, and sunbathing. While not necessarily a “luxury” resort, Leleuvia Island Resort provides the luxury experience of transporting you to the aptly named “Honeymoon Island”, which is an isolated sandbank for a private island experience.

For more on food, take a look at The Food Guide to Levuka & the Lomaiviti Islands.

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Luxury Services at the Lomaiviti Resorts

It’s the little extras that turn a spectacular holiday into a luxury holiday. At the luxury resorts on the Lomaiviti Islands, they go above and beyond to provide extra services for guests, whether it’s for a special occasion or some welcome help from the younger members of the family.

Weddings and Honeymoons

The Lomaiviti Islands make a spectacular destination for romance. Luxury resorts like Toberua Island Resort offer wedding packages, from simple elopement weddings to celebrations with up to 10 guests. The island resort also offers a honeymoon bonus, as well as vow renewal ceremonies. Wakaya Club & Spa offers bespoke wedding experiences where they help with the accommodation, catering, ceremonies, activities and photography. Learn more about these services in our Wedding & Honeymoon Guide to the Lomaiviti Islands.

Children’s Services

While there are no formal kids’ clubs on the Lomaiviti Islands, children’s games can be organised at the Toberua Island Resort to keep the little ones entertained. Babysitting can also be arranged while you are staying at the resort. Learn more about these services in The Family Travel Guide to the Lomaiviti Islands.