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Savusavu
S avusavu is a town in the Fijian Province of Cakaudrove. The famous for its hot springs, located mostly opposite the Hot Springs
town is located on the south coast of Vanua Levu Island and had Hotel – although at low tide you can see the steam from numerous
a population of 3,372 in the 2007 census. Savusavu is known as “the smaller outlets all along the foreshore. In late 19th century these
hidden paradise of Fiji.” Savusavu is located on Fiji’s northern island hot springs for a period of two months turned into 12 - 18 meters
of Vanua Levu. It can be reached by plane from Nadi (one hour) tall geysers. The old Copra Shed Marina, build in the 19th century, is
or by ferry from Suva or Lautoka (approximately 12 hour trip). It’s a major landmark in Savusavu.