How to get there Continuing with our adventures in the West we hiked to one of many waterfalls in Abaca, Lautoka (Koroyanitu range). Abaca village is ~15KM from Lautoka city and is easily accessible from Lautoka using a four wheeled drive vehicle. There is a water way crossing that is occasionally flooded and we don’t recommend crossing this when the water levels are high. We also don’t recommend going to Abaca during rainy periods which may cause flash flooding and leaving you stranded on your way back home
At Abaca village the information center provides very precise information on the hiking trails. The trails are open every day. There is a park access fee of FJ$20 per person. The trails are slightly overgrown (rainy months) and you may have to find your way through overgrown trails.
What to bring We recommend wearing comfortable long sleeve shirt and pants for this hike. The trails are during the rainy season are overgrown. During drier months the trails are in much better conditions. Lautoka is usually hot, and some sunscreen would go a long way. Bottled water is highly recommended.
What to expect on the hike? The hike to the second waterfall, taking the right hand side track from the hut is straightforward and not very technical. This is approximately a 2km hike from the carpark and is frequently visited by park goers
The waterfall The waterfall is sleek and beautiful with about a 15-20M fall from top to bottom. We recommend visiting this is in a wetter part of the year when waterflow is higher and a beautiful mist is visible at the base of the fall. The base of the waterfall has amazing sitting spots where you can have a good rest and a beautiful meal
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