Bouma National Heritage Park was established in 1990 primarily to protect the tropical rainforest and rich biodiversity of Taveuni Island, while also serving as an economic lifeline for the villages near the park. Covering 80% of Taveuni Island, the park mainly consists of 150 square kilometers of tropical rainforest and coastal forests, renowned for its stunning waterfalls, forest hiking trails, and coastal walkways.
The park’s picturesque waterfalls gained global fame for being the filming location of the Hollywood classic “The Blue Lagoon,” making it a pristine destination where visitors can explore the forest hiking trails and admire the beauty of the star waterfalls. There are three Tavoro waterfalls near the visitor center in the park, each forming a natural pool with cascading water. The first waterfall, standing at 24 meters high, is just a 10-minute walk from the visitor center along a flat path; the second waterfall, a bit smaller, requires a 30 to 40-minute walk and offers a lovely natural pool. The path to reach it is steeper but equipped with stairs and railings. Moreover, strolling through Bouma National Heritage Park allows encounters with many endemic animals and plants, promising an enjoyable and intriguing journey.
Bouma National Heritage Park
Top reasons to visit: Fiji’s most significant tropical rainforest park
Continent: Oceania
Country: Fiji
Region: Northern Division