Kadavu

Kadavu is the fourth largest island in the Republic of Fiji, and the largest island in the Kadavu Group, which are comprised of Kadavu, Ono, Galoa and a number of smaller islands. It is in the south-western part of the archipelago, 100 km south of Viti Levu. Its main administrative centre is Viunisea. The island is one of the least developed in Fiji, with few roads (transport is by boat), and its economy depends on subsistence farming, along with some tourism and exports to Viti Levu.

The island is becoming popular with tourists. It still has 75% of its original rainforest cover and a rich bird diversity, including four species endemic to the island, the Velvet Dove, the Crimson Shinning-parrot, the Kadavu Honeyeater and the Kadavu Fantail, in addition to several endemic subspecies (such as a subspecies of the Island Thrush). Offshore , stringing around the south, east and then away to the north, is the Great Astrolabe Reef, a large barrier reef that is one of Fiji's premier scuba diving spots.