Savusavu

Geography

Savusavu is located on Fiji's northern island of Vanua Levu. It can be reached by plane from Nadi (one hour) or by ferry from Suva or Lautoka (approx 12-hour trip). It is famous for its hot springs, located mostly opposite the Hot Springs Hotel – although at low tide the steam from numerous smaller outlets all along the foreshore can be seen. In the late 19th century, these hot springs turned into 12 – 18 m tall geysers for a period of two months. The old Copra Shed Marina, built in the 19th century, is a major landmark in Savusavu. Renovated in recent years by geologist and Savusavu resident Geoff Taylor, it now houses the Savusavu Yacht Club. Fiji Air offices, Pacific Sun reservations (formerly Sunflower Air) offices, a chandlery shop, a geologist's office, a gift shop, a travel agency and two rental apartments. There are also moorings for yachts, along with shower and toilet facilities. Another significant landmark is the Savarekareka Mission, 10 kilometres north of Savusavu. The chapel, the first Roman Catholic mission on Vanua Levu, was built around 1870 and is still functioning.

Most-observed species

• Red-vented Bulbul

  Pycnonotus cafer (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  132
• Pacific Kingfisher

  Todiramphus sacer (J.F.Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
  132
• Common Myna

  Acridotheres tristis (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  128
• Orange-breasted Myzomela

  Myzomela jugularis Peale, 1849 · Aves
  127
• White-rumped Swiftlet

  Aerodramus spodiopygius (Peale, 1849) · Aves
  115
• Polynesian Triller

  Lalage maculosa (Peale, 1848) · Aves
  105
• Vanikoro Flycatcher

  Myiagra vanikorensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1830) · Aves
  102
• Peale's Imperial-Pigeon

  Ducula latrans (Peale, 1849) · Aves
  102

Most recent

• M 3.9 — 2024-11-06
  105 km SE of Labasa, Fiji
• M 4.4 — 2024-07-27
  62 km NW of Labasa, Fiji
• M 4.5 — 2023-05-23
  52 km NNW of Labasa, Fiji
• M 4 — 2023-05-06
  61 km N of Levuka, Fiji
• M 4.3 — 2023-02-19
  94 km SSE of Labasa, Fiji
• M 4.2 — 2022-04-09
  68 km NNE of Levuka, Fiji