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Tavuni Hill Fort

Naroro, Sigatoka, Viti Levu, Fiji
679 6520 818
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Ranked #6 of 9 attractions in Sigatoka
Type: Historic Sites
Traveler Description: Tavuni Hill Fort was supposed to be built by Maile Latamai Finau a Tongan chieftain and his followers on their arrival from Tonga via Kadavu and... more »
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Winnipeg
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013

Great opportunity to learn about Fiji history. Involves walking on poorly maintained stairs and pathways, with some climbing involved. Guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Great views of the river valley from some points.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

A must see if going to the big island. Just out of Sigatoka. I visited March 2013 taken their by my indian taxi driver I constantly used while in Fiji. (cheap as chips and got to see a lot more than the usual tourist trail.) Don't go with a tour operator it will cost an arm and a leg and... More

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Uherske Hradiste, Czech Republic
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

Just visited Tavuni and after no expectations, we had very nice afternoon full of historical stories about this place and it's history. Our guide - Albert is the right person on the right place, because he is binded with this place more than anybody else. The views from the fort are stunning. If you like to see Fiji from the... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

Had visited the tavuni hill fort last year ,then returned again to share this with friends and must say it the new managers have done an excellent job as they have opened up sections previously overgrown. .The sigatoga river and valley can be seen from the fort and must say the views are spectacular and alone are worth the trip... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2013

Hired car and drove up here after visiting Sigatoka. Much cooler than at sea level and very pleasant grounds. Albert - one of the elders of traditional owners gave us a history lesson and we then walked to top of hill to see where Tongans used to sacrifice Fijians. Lovely views and interesting talk. Worth the visit.

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Canberra
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3 attraction reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

I highly recommend visiting Tavuni Hill Fort if you want to learn more about Fijian culture pre-British settlement. This archaeological site gives you an insight into how a village would have been set up and how a clan defended itself against its enemies.This is an important historical site for Fijians and it overlooks the mighty Sigatoka River. We really enjoyed... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2012

We hopped in a taxi at the Bedarra Beach Inn where we were staying simply to go into Sigatoka to have a look around. The driver asked us if we would like to do a half day trip of Sigatoka which we did. Part of that was the fort. We did the guided tour and found the history of it... More

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Orange, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

I did a self-guided tour. Although I got great views, I couldn't understand the importance of the hill fort so much. A while after I came back to the reception area, a Canadian couple came back from a guided tour. They looked very satisfied with the tour. As long as I read TripAdvisor reviews, it seems that the guided tour... More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

Fantastic tour by John a must see if you are after some true Fijian history. Very interesting and John was happy to answer any questions and have photos with us.

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

The fort and the history as explained by the guide - very gory but interesting and full of cultural history and learnings- amazing truths and past beliefs that were intriguing especially about cannabilism

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