Levuka is located on Ovalau Island, east of Fiji’s mainland Viti Levu. Ovalau is a lush volcanic island separated by a 20 km wide channel from Fiji’s Mainland. Ovalau is the sixth largest island in Fiji and the main island of the Lomaiviti Province.
Getting to Levuka and Ovalau
To get to Levuka you have to travel via Suva, Fiji’s Capital. The only travel option from Suva to Levuka is currently by bus and ferry transport as flights are suspended until further notice.
However, there are flights from Nadi to Suva. Northern Air offers several daily flights from Nadia to Suva
When traveling by road you may take one of the regular Express buses from Nadi to Suva. Trips are very scenic along the Coral Coast and take about 3.5 hours and the cost is 16 Fiji Dollars.
There are two major bus companies:
Sunbeam Express www.sunbeamfiji.com or
Pacific Transport www.pacifictransport.com.fj
Northern Air offers several daily flights from Nadi to Suva
By Road and Sea
Once in Suva, it is easy to travel from Suva to Levuka. Two ferry companies offer daily bus ferry connections to Levuka.
Buses depart from Suva’s main bus station, at the Western Bus Stand, opposite the Suva Flea Market.
Western Bus Stand https://maps.app.goo.gl/2pu82rpaZzeuwpkw7
The bus ride takes approximately two hours and travels along Kings Road to Nausori. It then continues through the scenic hilly tropical jungle past Fijian villages to Korovou Village. Here, the bus turns onto Lodoni Road, which runs along the coast until it reaches Natovi Landing.
Venu Shipping Ltd.
Venu Shipping operates the ferry “Queen Gudi” between Natovi and Levuka.
Suva to Levuka
Departures Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The bus leaves Suva at 1 PM from the Western Bus Stand, please report about an hour earlier.
The bus travels about 2 hours to Natovi Landing, then continues on the ferry to Levuka, it arrives around 5 PM.
Tickets from Suva can be bought at the ticket booth at the bus stand.
Levuka to Suva
Departures Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Departure from the Levuka wharf is at 6 AM, be there in good time.
Sunday departure is at 2 PM from the wharf.
Contact +679 3395000 or e-mail at vsl@kidanet.net.fj.
FJ$ 25 one way.
Goundar Shipping
Goundar has a large fleet of ships serving many Islands in Fiji. For Levuka they offer two daily return trips by bus and ferry from Suva directly to Levuka Wharf.
The whole trip from Suva to Levuka or return takes 3.5 to 4 hours. About two hours for the bus ride and about 1.5 hours for the ferry crossing.
From Suva to Levuka
The bus departs twice a day from the Suvas Western Bus Stand opposite the Suva Flea Market. You can buy the tickets directly there at the ticket booth or you can get them in Advance from the Goundar Shipping office in the Ganilau building next to the HFC bank.
The early Goundar bus departure Suva – Levuka is at 6 AM in the morning.
If that is too early for you, you can also take the bus at 1 PM.
Reporting is recommended 1 hour in advance.
From Levuka To Suva
The morning ferry leaves Levuka Wharf at 6:00 AM.
The More convenient trip of the day departs from the wharf at 2 PM.
Be at the ship at least half an hour before the scheduled ferry departure. Tickets can be bought on the ship or, better still, in advance at the ticket stand at Ambalal & Sons Shop.
For bookings and pricing, +679 330 1035 or goundarshipping@kidanet.com.fj
Patterson Brothers are currently not offering any services:
Patterson Brothers Shipping Ltd.
The bus departs Suva Main bus Station at 1 PM (find Paterson Bus opposite the Flea Market).
The bus takes about 2 hours to the ferry at Natovi Landing, then onto the ferry for a 60 min crossing, then another 60 min halfway around the island.
Booking and ticket office for the ferry to Ovalau at Patterson Bros., Epsworth House, Nina Street, Suva,
Ph. : 331 5644 or e-mail: <mailto:fijisearoad1@gmail.com”>fijisearoad1@gmail.com
By Air
Flights to Levuka are currently suspended due to the condition of the runway. Repair and extension of the runway will begin shortly.
Currently, you can only travel to Levuka by ferry.
There used to be daily flights in and out of Ovalau, which did connect with the Nadi-Suva flights. The airline operates small twin-engine aircraft such as Twin Otters or Harbins for flights to the smaller islands, these fly low and often provide spectacular views of the islands and the coral reefs.
Northern Air Services flights from Suva to Levuka used to be from Monday to Saturday, departing Nausori (Suva) Airport at 8.00 AM for a 12-minute flight to Levuka/Ovalau. The Return flight to Nausori is at 8.40 am.
But as mentioned above the flights are suspended at the moment. We are all waiting for the flights to resume as soon as there is new news it will be posted here.
International Flights to Fiji
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