Vatulele is located in the Southern Island group, and lies north-west of Kadavu Island, being approximately 60 kilometres south of Vitu Levu, Fiji’s largest island. Vatulele is relatively flat, being formed by a raised coral reef, with the highest point being only 34 metres above sea level. The island covers 32 square kilometres and is approximately 12 kilometres long, surrounded by reef, lagoons and sandy beaches. The land rises to the west coast where there are many limestone caves, cliffs and bays to explore. These cliffs make Vatulele famous for its ancient cliff paintings, dated from 3000 years ago. In addition to this Vatulelel is famous for its Red Prawns, from Korolamalama Cave, and Tapa cloth, which is made from bark!! Inland the island is mostly covered in thick rainforest, with the Fijian population of 1000 living in 4 coastal fishing villages. The majority of the residents live by subsistence farming and fishing, although some people work in the exclusive resort, Six Senses, which is one of Fiji’s most luxurious holiday destinations.
Considered by some to be the South Pacific’s premier dive site, Vatulele has a big lagoon and reef complex which offers the diver 22 fantastic dive sites within 15 minutes of the resort. With the Six Sense Resort having a PADI (Golden Palm Status) dive facility and resident instructor, it’s the perfect destination to experience the best the South Pacific can offer.
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