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Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park

Protecting Fiji’s Rich Marine Life

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Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park

Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park is located on the Fiji’s Suncoast between the two main islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu..

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How is the Park Funded?

All visitors to the Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park are are asked to make a voluntary contribution of FJ$15 per person, valid for one calendar year. The visitor fee is critical for the day-to-day management of the Park. Your contribution will also support the Nakorotubu Education Fund that has been established for local children from the District to assist them with their secondary or tertiary education.

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Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park wins bronze at the Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2022

Awareness workshops with fishers on the Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park – 2022

Vatu-I-Ra Conservation Park’s Monitoring & Surveillance Strengthened With Support From WCS & IUCN

Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Trust receives BIOPAMA Rapid Response Grant 2021

What’s fair in conservation to locals? Just ask, study says

Boat Donation from WCS and Blue Action Fund

Education Funds update - July 2021

Education Funds update – July 2021

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To the northeast of Viti Levu is the ascendency of Fiji’s colorful coral stacked reefs and this area is brimming with life. Vatu-i-Ra is home to some of Fiji’s favourite marine creatures; from leaf scorpion fish to blue ribbon eels.

Sam Campbell Fiji

Sam Campbell

FijIMarinas.com

There are many distinct dives on the Vatu-i-ra barrier reef, several of which are among the best coral reef dives in the world. The barrier reef protrudes north from Viti Levu into the Vatu-i-ra Channel, narrowing the channel to only 4.5 miles across.

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SDR

ScubaDivingResource.com

If Fiji is the soft coral capital of the world, then diving here, in the Vatu-i-Ra Passage off the northern-most tip of Viti Levu is a tour through the vibrant capital city square.

Drue Slater

Fiji Time, Fiji Airways Magazine

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Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park wins Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2022 01

Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park wins bronze at the Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2022

The ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards is an opportunity to recognise excellence in Fiji’s tourism. This year the Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park was …

Read moreVatu-i-Ra Conservation Park wins bronze at the Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards 2022

Awareness workshops with fishers on the Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park – 2022

The Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park has a Management Plan that was launched in 2017 and sets out the vision and strategies for sustainably managing Vatu …

Read moreAwareness workshops with fishers on the Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park – 2022

Vatu-I-Ra Conservation Park’s Monitoring & Surveillance Strengthened With Support From WCS & IUCN

To implement the management plan that prohibits fishing in no-take zones, or limits certain activities such as accessing the island without consent of …

Read moreVatu-I-Ra Conservation Park’s Monitoring & Surveillance Strengthened With Support From WCS & IUCN
Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park Photo: Tom Vierus

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Vatu-i-Ra Conservation Park is located on the Fiji’s Suncoast between the two main islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.

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