Bukuya Alpine Eco Centre
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Bukuya Alpine Eco Centre is located in the Nausori Highlands, on the main island of Viti Levu. But don’t let the name fool you .. there is no snow here! The Highlands are cooler than the sea level destinations of Fiji, but it retains a beautiful tropical climate, with lush rainforested hillsides, crisp, cool creeks and rivers, quiet and peaceful and views that seem endless.
The Eco Centre is on a hilltop overlooking the main village and is run and maintained by the local Fijian landowner. Experience the natural Fijian life of times gone by. The owners – Jim and Mereani – will welcome you to their village and delight you with stories and legends, providing a rare insight into times gone by and daily life in the village of today.
A large number of day trips and activities are available and these are outlined below.
Stay awhile and absorb 3000 years of Fijian history!
Bukuya Day Tour - Depart Nadi at 10am, journey through sugarcane farms to alpine tussock grass, travel 45kms up into the mountains and experience the sights. Visit a waterfall and then arrive at Bukuya at m. Arrival welcome, view a model Fijian Bure, beat the ‘lali’ as a sign of respect (traditional drum), visit the ruins of the ancient church of Burekalou and see the sites which are still ‘taboo’ to this day. Walk down to the village and meet the chief of this amazing land. View a highland ‘meke’ (dance) and join in the dancing! 1pm – lunch of local food including fresh water prawns, lovo, wild pork, and fresh vegetables. After lunch visit the Chiefly ground and enter the “High House fo the Magodro Land”. Explore Bukuya Village, meet with the High Priest and learn about the ancient and unique religion which is still practiced today. 3.30 pm depart Bukuya for Nadi. Cost: FJ$125 per adult. (Half-price for children under 12 years) If you are staying longer in Bukuya, more activities and tours are available.
Location
Bukuya Village is located in the Nausori Highlands on the main island of Viti Levu. Access is by way of an unsealed road from Nadi, offering fantastic scenery along the way. En route, stop at Vatutoka – a high point that provides a spectacular, panoramic vista of Nadi, the encircling highlands and the offshore islands.
Accommodation
Budget accommodation at the Eco Centre, which is on a hilltop above the village of Bukuya. Homestay accommodation at the village itself can also be arranged.
Camping i welcomed to any people or groups. A piece of land at Koroivatia is a unique place for the camping site, peaceful and tranquil. On this spot, you have 180 deg view of all the Viti Levu land mass. Hear the birds from a sharp squeaking sound to a rolling thunder cry. Stare at great blue mountains - they will talk to you. See the hundreds of villages from many miles away at night plus magnificent sunrises and sunsets. Bring in your camping gear and food is provided.
Eco-Adventure
Pig Hunting with Experts! (Adults only) - On this activity, learn how to use a spear. See the tactic used. Learn the signal and the use of wind directions. Use leaves as camouflaging. Hear many orders of hunt and the signal from the hunting dogs when the time to kill is at hand. And many more great experiences. Saddle and horse will be available to use at any time required. Lunch will be provided by the Centre and also will allow to roast your catch. Depart at 3.30 p.m.. Reach Nadi 5.00 p.m. Cost: FJ$125 per adult only.
Eel-Fishing - Hunt for fresh water eel in our mountain creeks. Hunt with experts. See their technique of the hunt. Experience when an “eel path” has been detected. Learn to use a killing spear. Learn a great experience in this tour. See why a Fijian is a great warrior. See cooking style of the fresh water eel. Lunch will be provided. Depart at 3.30 p.m. Reach Nadi 5.00 p.m. Cost: FJ$125 per adult. (Half-price for children under 12 years).
Activities
A Visit to the great Navala village - Navala village consists of Fijian houses and a lifestyle of 1000 years ago that has survived to this day. See these people for yourself. Visit their houses. 1.00 pm – lunch at Tabuquto Village. Fresh water prawns and lovo foods. Taste some of the fresh food that we plant and other food that is sacred to us. 2.00 pm – visit Nacule Cave. NaculeCave consists of human remains from a war over Christianity. Many children and women were left forgotten inside. Depart from Tabuquto to Nadi at 3.30 p.m. Cost: FJ$125 per adult. (Half-price for children under 12 years).
Walk to Bukuya Village, Tabuquto Village and Lunch at Tabalei Village - This tour starts with a walk down the road from the Centre to Bukuya village, then goes on to Tabuquto village, followed by lunch at Tabalei Village. Visiting three important highland villages on foot is a great experience. Difference of lifestyle can be witnessed and the Fijian traditional background effect to the people. Meet theChief of the Magodro land and visit the “High House” of the land. 1.00 p.m. – lunch at Tabalei Village. Fresh fish and prawns from our streams. Roasted eels and lovo cooked food. See a meke of Fijian traditional costume that is still and only seen in the highland. Women wearing traditional garments and this will be accorded to tourist, which is our important guest. Dance with our traditional dancing tactics and enjoy Tabalei Village with its people. Depart 4.00 p.m. for Nadi. Reach Nadi at 5.30 p.m. Cost: FJ$125 per adult. (Half-price for children under 12 years)
Waterfall Trek - Depart a.m. This activity involves trekking to visit our great waterfall. Lolo Waterfall is the second largest that is in use today. Trekking to the waterfall is a fantastic experience. See our wildlife and see our native trees. Listen to many birds and see many historic sites along the way. Lunch will be provided. Depart at 3.30 pm for Nadi, arriving at Nadi at 5.00 p.m. Cost: FJ$80 per adult.
Rates
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Rates Valid Until 31 December, 2006
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Lodge, per person
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Rates are quoted in FJD$
Other Conditions, Inclusions/Exclusions:
Rates are in Fiji dollars, per person, per day and accommodation rates (including camping) include breakfast and dinner.
Transfers and activities are extra cost.
Payment Policies
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Deposits
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Cancellations and Refunds
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Amenities
Laundry facility, Transfers can be arranged
Activities
Water Sports, Horseriding, Hiking , Waterfalls in area
Location
Bukuya Alpine Eco Centre
Nausori Highlands Fiji Islands
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