List of rivers of Fiji facts for kids
Fiji is a beautiful island country in the Pacific Ocean, famous for its stunning beaches and lush green landscapes. But did you know that Fiji also has many important rivers? Rivers are like the veins of the land, carrying fresh water from mountains and hills all the way to the sea. They are super important for people, animals, and plants across Fiji, providing drinking water, helping with farming, and creating homes for many different kinds of wildlife. This article will tell you about some of the main rivers found on Fiji's islands.
Contents
Rivers of Fiji
Fiji's rivers are listed below by the island they are on. We'll start at the northern part of each island and move clockwise around it. Sometimes, smaller rivers, called tributaries, flow into a larger main river. These are listed under the main river they join.
Rivers on Gau Island
Gau is one of Fiji's larger islands, known for its beautiful natural areas. It has a few rivers that flow through its green hills and valleys.
- Wailevu River (Gau)
Rivers on Ovalau Island
Ovalau is a volcanic island with a rich history and charming towns. Its rivers help shape its landscape and provide water for its communities.
- Lovoni River
Rivers on Taveuni Island
Taveuni is often called the 'Garden Isle' because it's so green and fertile. This is thanks to its high rainfall and the many rivers and streams that flow through its forests and plantations.
- Somosomo Creek
- Tavoro Creek
- Waibula River
Rivers on Vanua Levu Island
Vanua Levu is Fiji's second-largest island. It has many important rivers that support farming, provide transport, and are home to lots of wildlife.
- Boda River
- Bua River
- Buca River
- Bucaisau River
- Dama River
- Dreketi River
- Nabiti River
- Naua River
- Drawa River
- Lutukina River
- Navuturerega River
- Korovuli River
- Nakorotolutolutolu River
- Nanenivuda River
- Nasuva River
- Seaqaqa River
- Vunibelebele River
- Galogalo River
- Kasavu River
- Kilaka River
- Korolevu River
- Korotasere River
- Labasa River
- Wairikicake River
- Wairikiqisi River
- Lagalaga River
- Lakeba River
- Lekutu River
- Kavula River
- Nadamanu River
- Nawailevu River
- Kavula River
- Mataniwai River
- Naiselesele River
- Nakura River
- Nala River
- Koroivonu River
- Nalomate River
- Naqereqere River
- Nasavu River
- Nasekawa River
- Drakaniwai River
- Nasoni River
- Natoavou River
- Navilagolago River
- Nubu River
- Qaloyaqa River
- Qawa River
- Sarowaqa River
- Tavua River
- Suetabu River
- Tabia River
- Tibitibi River
- Togolevu River
- Vaturova River
- Vunivia River
- Vuniyaro River
- Wailevu River (Vanua Levu)
- Wainikoro River
- Nadogo River
- Nalagi River
- Wainunu River
- Dawacumu River
- Nabuna River
- Navilevu River
- Yanawai River
Rivers on Viti Levu Island
Viti Levu is the largest island in Fiji and home to its capital city, Suva. It has the most rivers, including some of Fiji's longest and most important waterways, which are vital for daily life, agriculture, and even tourism.
- Ba River
- Dawasamu River
- Deuba River
- Kubuna River
- Lami River
- Lobau River
- Nadi River
- Malakua River
- Namata River
- Nasilai River
- Nasinu River
- Nasivi River
- Saravi River
- Navua River
- Wainikoroiluva River ('Luva River)
- Veinuqa River
- Navuloa River
- Penang River
- Nakauvadra River
- Qaraniqio River
- Rewa River
- Nasoata River
- Toga River
- Vunidawa River
- Waidina River
- Waimanu River
- Wainibuka River
- Nasoqo River
- Wailoa River
- Waisomo River
- Wainimala River
- Lawaki River
- Rukuruku River
- Sabeto River
- Samabula River
- Savu River
- Sigatoka River
- Namada River
- Sovi River
- Tamavua River
- Taunovo River
- Toguru River
- Tuva River
- Vatuwaqa River
- Veisari River
- Vitogo River
- Vuda River
- Waibula River (Viti Levu)
- Waimaro River
- Wainivesi River
- Waidalici River
- Waidamu River
- Wainadoi River
- Yaqara River
