CAQALAI ISLAND - Fiji Islands
Levuka,
Scuba Diving in Lomaiviti
Caqalai
Caqalai
Island ( say: thung-gulie ) is a 14 acres coral island south of
Ovalau in a sea area known as Moturiki Passage. Caqalai Backpacker
Hostel is run by the Methodist Church of Fiji. Its off the main
tourist track and its the perfect place for all those that want to
get away from it all and experience real laid back Fiji island
live.
Things
to do
White-sand
beaches surround the island. At low tide walk out on the tidal
flat and explore the sea live, snorkel just off the beach, beach
comb, read a book, play volleyball against the locals, go fishing,
just experience island live, visit Levuka the old capital for day
trip, after dinner join the staff around the Kawa bowl (Tanoa) and
listen to their Fijian songs or sit around a bonfire at the beach
with friends and watch the stars in a clear sky......
On
Sundays join the locals on a trip to Niubasaga, visit the church
and enjoy Fijian village hospitality
Accommodation
is
in Fijian Bures, thatched huts build in a traditional local way.
They are right a the beach only a stone throw from the clear
waters of the pacific. Th
ere
are 12 single bures and 8 double bures. Bures are basic but
comfortable in their own way. Beds have mosquito nets, linens are
provided. Bures are cleaned every day.
The dormitory is
also right next to the beach, it sleeps a max of 12 people in
there.
Facilities
are shared.
Toilets are flush, showers are fed by rainwater catchments.
Camping
Is
available, please bring your own tent and sleeping
bag.
Food
Rates
include food: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
Locally
available food such as fresh fish, chicken, pork, dalo, cassava,
rice .. is served. Vegetarian meals are available. On Sundays,
often a special meal, 'Lovo' is served. This is a traditional way
of preparing food in an earth oven. Its delicious.
A small shop sells items
such as soap, cigarettes, soft drinks, water and snacks.
There
is no alcohol
sold on the island
but you are welcome to bring your own.
Rates
Bure:
$ 75.00 per person
Dormitory: $ 65.00 per person
Camping: $
55.00 per person
Rates are per person, incl. 3 meals.
Please
note: All
prices are subject to change without notice. Payment on the island
is in cash only. Credit cards or checks are not accepted.
Getting
there
Boat
from Levuka to Caqalai. Fare is F$30 per person each way.
Boat
from Viti Levu (mainland) to Caqalai. Fare is F$30 per person each
way.
Transports are usually daily or will be arranged on
demand. Please note that boat trips can depend on weather and
tidal conditions. Please contact us for details.
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