There’s no doubt about it, Tavarua has to be one of the most idyllic locations on the World Championship tour. What’s not to love? A heart shaped island with World class surf on your doorstep, fresh coconuts on tap and crystal clear water lapping at palm fringed beaches.
Bronte and Bianca have been soaking up the island vibes over the last few days, so we asked them to dial it down for us in our favorite format - by the numbers! Scroll down to read the Fiji edit and don’t blame us if you find yourselves booking a ticket to paradise shortly afterward...
Number of surfboards: 14 (7 each)
Travel Time: 48 hours between the two of them. Bronte laid out her itinerary for us -
Flying from Perth-Brisbane (4 hours)
Brisbane to Nadi (3 hours)
Taxi from Nadi airport to edge of mainland where you get the boat to Tavarua (30 minutes)
Boat ride to Tavarua island (20 minutes)
8 (big) steps from our bure to the water's edge
Number of coconuts consumed on first lay day: Bronte 2, Bianca 0 (but those cookies! too many)
Average water temperature: 83°F or 28°C
The competition period: 3 days