Macuata takes in the northern side of Vanua Levu, a broad coastal plain of cane fields backed by hills. Labasa is its main town and the largest on the island, built around a sugar mill. Many people here are Indo-Fijian, descended from families who came to work the cane, and the town's shops, curry houses and temples reflect that. Seaqaqa, inland to the southwest, is the other main settlement. Off the north coast lies the Great Sea Reef, known in Fijian as Cakaulevu.
What to do in Macuata
The Great Sea Reef stretches for about 200 kilometres off Vanua Levu's northern coasts, making it one of the longest barrier reefs in the world. Coastal communities manage protected areas along it, and fish numbers inside them are recovering. Green turtles and spinner dolphins live on the reef, and trips out for snorkelling can be arranged in Labasa when the tide and weather allow. In town, the Naag Mandir temple is built around a rock shaped like a cobra, and it draws Hindu visitors from across Fiji. On the drive south to Savusavu, the road climbs over the island's spine past the Waisali rainforest reserve, a good stop for a short walk. Macuata is the northern side of Vanua Levu and Taveuni.
Booking on adventuro
Reef trips off the north coast and walks on the Savusavu road are the main options here. Use the Book here tab to see live dates and meeting points.
