What Services are Available in Taveuni for Yachties?
While Taveuni, Fiji’s third-largest island, might entice you with its remoteness and the untouched wilderness of the Bouma National Heritage Park, you’ll be pleased to know that essential services are readily available. Whether you’re looking to stock up on provisions or need some shore-side amenities, Taveuni has got you covered.
You’ll find a bank, internet access, supermarkets, a police station, a hospital, a fuel station and even a bus service on the island.
This guide will help you navigate the available information, shops and services on Taveuni to make your provisioning a breeze.
For more planning tips to make your sailing adventure smooth, head over to The Complete Sailing Guide to Taveuni.
Table of Contents
Useful Services for Tourists
- Public transport – See the Taveuni Transport Guide
- Car rental – Ruz Hire Services (Naqara) and Aloha Taveuni Rentals & Tours (Matei)
- Accommodation – See the 20 Best Places to Stay on Taveuni
- Things to do – See the 10 Best Things to Do in Taveuni for Yachties
- Restaurants – See Where to Eat in Taveuni for Yachties
- Visitor information centres – There isn’t a formal visitor information centre on Taveuni. However, you can use resort concierge services.
© FijiPocketGuide.comFood and Groceries in Taveuni
Provisioning and self-catering are also very doable in Taveuni. It’s best to stock up on groceries in Matei, Waiyevo, Naqara or Wairiki before heading to your yacht or on-shore accommodation, as many accommodations are far from food supplies.
Supermarkets in Taveuni
The main supermarkets of Taveuni can be found in Wairiki/Naqara, as well as Matei. Otherwise, you’ll find small convenience stores in the occasional village.
Supermarkets on Taveuni generally open from 7 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Saturday. Stores are usually closed on Sunday except for Retail Guru.
Learn more about grocery shopping in the Guide to Food Shopping in Fiji.
Markets on Taveuni
For fresh fruit and vegetables, head to the produce markets. Markets on Taveuni can be found in Naqara. There is also a roadside fruit stall in Matei. Note that these are closed on Sundays.
Restaurants on Taveuni
While there are a handful of independent eateries, most of Taveuni’s restaurants are based at its resorts. For restaurant recommendations, head over to Where to Eat in Taveuni for Yachties.
© FijiPocketGuide.comHospital and Police
Yachties provisioning in Taveuni should note that while basic medical supplies are available in local supermarkets, it’s best to come prepared with any special medication you might need. The hospital and medical centres can handle common illnesses, but there’s no dedicated pharmacy on the island.
For a comprehensive list of recommended medications, check out our guide on What Medication to Pack in Your First Aid Kit for Fiji.
Health Care on Taveuni
Light medications (like painkillers), baby products and toiletries are often sold in supermarkets on Taveuni. For more serious medical conditions, prescriptions or doctor consultations, visit Taveuni’s only hospital, Waiyevo Hospital. Find it on the uphill inland road from Waiyevo, near the Garden Island Resort.
There are also a couple of health centres in Taveuni, such as the Vuna Health Centre and Qamea Health Centre, as well as a few nursing stations that provide basic health services. See their locations on the Ministry of Health & Medical Services website.
Police Stations on Taveuni
The Taveuni Police Station can also be found in Waiyevo on the road toward the hospital, inland from the Garden Island Resort. The fire station is also nearby.
There is also a Police Post (the Fijian version of a small police station) at Matei Airport.
© FijiPocketGuide.comFuel Stations, Banks and Communication
Currently, there are no dedicated fuel docks or marinas on Taveuni that offer direct fueling services for sailing yachts.
What Taveuni does have is a selection of fuel stations, banks, post offices and other essential services that you can find in various villages across the island.
Fuel Station on Taveuni
If you need to fuel up, there’s the TotalEnergies Taveuni Service Station in Waiyevo. The fuel station is open from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday and closed Sunday.
There are also fuel pumps at Legends Canteen, just north of Wairiki Wharf.
Post Office on Taveuni
For postal services, money transfers, printing services, or even buying collectable stamps, there’s a Post Office in Waiyevo on the main island road. They are open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and 8 am to 12 pm on Saturday. Note that they can close for lunch between 1 pm and 2 pm.
Phone, WiFi and Internet
Although the Fiji phone network providers, Digicel and Vodafone, do not have outlets on Taveuni, some convenience stores and resorts sell SIM cards and can top up your credit. Phone service is available in and near the coastal villages of Taveuni but may be patchy in some areas. Find out more about network coverage in The Best SIM Card in Fiji for Travellers.
Internet access is available at Lani’s Digital Services in Naqara, offering internet access for a fee per 10 minutes, printing, laminating, computer repairs and more. They are open Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 7 pm.
Alternatively, many accommodations in Taveuni offer WiFi to guests, usually in selected areas of their resort and for a fee. Accommodations with WiFi include Taveuni Island Resort & Spa, Taveuni Palms Resort and Tides Reach Resort.
Bank on Taveuni
The one bank on Taveuni is the BSP (Bank of the South Pacific) Bank, located in the Garden State Price Point Building in Naqara. They have an ATM. Opening hours are typically Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm.
More About Taveuni for Yachties
That’s it for our guide to shops and services in Taveuni for yachties; for more information about Fiji’s garden island, check out the following articles:
- 10 Best Things to Do in Taveuni for Yachties
- Where to Eat in Taveuni for Yachties
- The Sailing Guide to Fiji: Tips for Yachting in Fiji
Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in our Complete Sailing Guide to Taveuni.
Sources:
The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:
- Taveuni Tourism Association (Regional tourism website)
- Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
- SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
- Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
- Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
- Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
- Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Taveuni Tourism Association (Regional tourism website)
- Ocean Posse (Mooring data for the South Pacific)
- SV Soggy Paws (Sailing resource for the South Pacific)
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