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The old copra shed built in 1917 |
Often referred to as Fiji’s Hidden Paradise, Savusavu appears to be much the same as it was 30 years ago. Founded before the Deed of Cession, Savusavu was originally established as a center for sailing ships trading in sandalwood, beche-de-mer and copra. Savusavu continues to be a copra town with a processing mill in Balaga Bay at the very bottom of Savusavu Bay. Between the creek and main street is the Copra Shed which was built in 1917 by the Savusavu Planter’s Co-operative Association and later taken over by Morris Hedstrom as a trading store. The renovated Copra Shed still exists today as the main facility for the Copra Shed Marina.
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Nestled between green hills and deep water Nakama Creek, Savusavu has only one main street that is a hub of activity for the southeastern portion of Vanua Levu, Fiji’s second largest island. The main street has a supermarket, butcher shop, several grocery, hardware, houseware & appliance stores. You can purchase fabrics, fishing gear, cosmetics, stationery supplies, rent videos or stop in a small café or restaurant along the street. A busy open-air vegetable market, bus and taxi stand are located in the center of town. Savusavu has a library, a full service post office, local and overseas couriers, 3 major banks, customs & immigration offices and a regional hospital.
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The famous Planters club |
Just a short walk up the hill behind the Morris Hedstrom supermarket is the site of Savusavu’s geothermal hot springs. Many local women use the bubbling springs for cooking and an afternoon visit is worthwhile to see the pots of root crops steaming atop the springs. Heading west down Main Street toward the government wharf is the Planter’s Club. Founded by the early coconut plantation owners and their families, the Planter’s Club is still a center for social activity today. And, true to its history of sailing ships traveling the waters of the bay and Nakama Creek, Savusavu attracts yachts from around the world. Year round, sailboats bob at moorings, with the busiest months being between May and October. Each year more overseas yachts take advantage of Savusavu’s protected waters during the cyclone season.
Tourism is fast developing in Savusavu. There are boutique resorts, hotels, guest cottages and home rentals available to suit every budget. Several independent operators offer scuba diving, sailing trips, sport fishing, cultural tours, snorkeling & kayaking. Two roll-on/roll-off ferries operate between Suva, Savusavu and Taveuni on a regular schedule. The Savusavu airport has service from both domestic airlines to Nadi, Suva and other airports in Fiji. The bay provides a calm landing area for seaplanes and buses, taxis and carrier trucks are available for exploring other parts of Vanua Levu by land.
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Savusavu’s population is a multi-ethnic, multi-racial and multi-cultural mix of smiling, friendly people. Savusavu is Fiji’s Hidden Paradise. It has everything you will need to enjoy the very best of Fiji.
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Yacht Club Kids on the dock |
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Visitor facilities throughout Fiji, and in the North and Savusavu (the "Hidden Paradise") are also described on the Fiji Visitor's Bureau website and in the "Moon Handbooks Fiji", by David Stanley
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