The Navua River is located in the island of
Viti Levu
Viti Levu (pronounced ) is the largest island in the Republic of Fiji. It is the site of the nation's capital, Suva, and home to a large majority of Fiji's population.
Geology
Fiji lies in a tectonically complex area between the Australian ...
in
Fiji and has its source on the south east slope of
Mount Gordon and flows for 65 kilometers to the south coast. It is noted for the scenic beauty of the rugged mountain country through which it flows.
In the late 19th century a
sugar mill was built on the banks of this river, and although the mill was shut down in 1923, the town of Navua stands on its site.
Upper Navua Conservation Area
The Upper Navua Conservation Area is an area in the central highlands of Viti Levu where the Navua River passes through a narrow gorge. It is managed by the Fiji
Native Land Trust Board. The area was listed as a "Wetland of International Importance" under the
Ramsar Convention
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of Ramsar site, Ramsar sites (wetlands). It is also known as the Convention on W ...
on April 11, 2006.
References
Rivers of Viti Levu
Ramsar sites in Fiji
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