Colo I Suva Forest Park

OVERVIEW

Follow a winding path through a heavily forested nature reserve and swim in a natural pool fed by a mountain stream. The venue for your adventure will be Colo-L-Suva Forest Park, which a lush rainforest blankets. Established in 1872, the reserve is a veritable sanctuary for tropical flora and fauna, which the guide will describe. About the only non-indigenous plants are the now-towering mahogany trees that were planted to stave off erosion following a period of aggressive logging in the 1940s. Avian species are abundant and you may spot birds such as the Fiji goshawk, orange-breasted honeyeaters and scarlet robins. Even if you don’t see a sulphur-breasted musk parrot, you might hear its raucous screech from deep in the jungle. Similarly, the endemic barking pigeon can easily be recognized by its distinctive call. At the end of the trail, you will find a clear stream-fed pool of water where you can swim.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through Colo-L-Suva, a nature reserve teeming with wildlife, especially birds.
• Learn about the indigenous flora and fauna, which the guide will point and describe.
• Swim in a cool mountain pool in the heart of the forest.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.