Taveuni is the third-largest island in Fiji, after Vanua Levu and Viti Levu. It is also one of the most popular and sought after tourist destinations in Fiji. Taveuni covers a total land area of 435 square kilometers. The population of this cigar-shaped island was around 9,000, according to the census in 1996. Taveuni has abundant flora and is sometimes also known as the 'Garden Isle'.

The island of Taveuni is about 10.5 kilometers wide and 42 kilometers long. Some 150 volcanic cones dot the island, including Uluigalau, Fiji's second highest peak at 1241 meters. The next peak in height is the Des Voux Peak, with a height of 1195 meters. There have been at least 58 volcanic eruptions since the first human settlement around 950-750 BC. The beautiful Lake Tagimaucia is one of Taveuni's most famous tourist attractions. This lake occupies a volcanic crater at an altitude of 800 meters and is the habitat of the rare tagimacuia flower. Bouma Falls, which is the most water fall in Fiji is also located on the island.

This island receives as much as 10 meters of rain falls annually on the eastern side. The western side of the island is sheltered from the southeast trade winds by the ridge that runs the length of the island. Many of best known attractions of Taveuni lie underwater. There are 3 major distinct diving areas around the island. The islands of Qamea and Matagi with their surrounding reef systems lie to the north of Taveuni. The Rainbow Reef and Vuna Reef are famous for diving and snorkeling, respectively. If you love adventure sports hen Taveuni is paradise for you as it has got great snorkeling and dining areas.

The Rainbow Reef, on the western side in the narrow strait between Taveuni and Vanua Levu, are renowned as the world's premier soft coral dive areas. The horseshoe shaped Vuna Lagoon, which is situated near the southern end of the island, is much appreciated among divers. You may also get an opportunity to see larger pelagic and schooling fish species on the exposed southern side of the reef.