Tavarua is an island resort in Fiji. It has an area of . It is close to the main Fijian island,

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 ...

, and is surrounded by a

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. It is also known to be shaped, somewhat, like a heart.

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The resort has surfing,

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, scuba diving,

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and kayaking. There is also a pool, spa, workout facility and tennis court along with a restaurant facility and two bars. There are seven main surfing breaks on Tavarua: Cloudbreak, Restaurants, Tavarua Rights, Swimming Pools, Namotu Left, Wilkes Pass, and Desperations. Cloudbreak, is a powerful left a mile off the island that breaks over coral reef. Tavarua hosts annual professional surfing competitions.

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Official site
Islands of Fiji Ba Province Private islands of Fiji Mamanuca Islands Surfing locations {{Fiji-geo-stub

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