The 5 best hiking trails in the South Pacific

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During our four months in the South Pacific, we completed some of the region's best hiking trails. With dramatic coasts, rugged hinterland and challenging hiking trails, the islands offer much more than sun, sea and sand. Here are five of the best hiking trails on offer.

1. Lavena Coastal Trail, Taveuni, Fiji

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If you have bought to get to Taveuni in front of the northern main island of Vanua Levu, this hike should be at the top of your list. The lush interior of the "garden island" makes it a perfect goal for day hikes and the coastal path offers fantastic panoramas on the island. The route crosses several dramatic waterfalls with ice -cold pools, which are ideal for cooling in the moist heat.

2. Mt. Matavanu-Krater, Savai’i, Samoa

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samoa can get suffocating hot and on the scorching hike to the summit of Matavanu is no natural water available, so take a lot with you. The return trip takes six hours if you hike from the coastal road, but the view of the wild crater- once the mouth of a devastating volcano- is worth the effort. You will also get to know “Da Craterman”, the sized guardian of the crater - worth the hike alone!

3. Cross Island Walk, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

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rarotonga is fascinating in its natural beauty and this route shows the island from its best side. The path meanders through the lavish interior and winds up to the rocky area of ​​Te Rua Manga (the needle) at a height of 413 m and offers breathtaking views of the island below. The path then winds down to the south coast of the island. Ultramarin -blue water awaits you here - the perfect reward after a hot hiking day.

4. Millennium cavity, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu

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This eventful active day is more than just a hike. You will also spend your time splashing through ice -cold water underground, swinging steep rocky gorges, driving down rivers and hiking muddy paths through remote villages. This is the only guided tour on the list, but offers the opportunity to meet local villagers on the way, and support the costs of the tour support local educational programs. A great day.

5. 'Insel Eua, Tonga

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Tonga's "forgotten island" is also the oldest island at 40 million. It is even more important that it is also one of its most beautiful. The island has a dramatic coast with a wild surf, which strikes against steep, rocky cliffs. In the interior, there are hidden caves, dolines, breathtaking natural rock formations and a jungle -like rainforest. There are several hikes on 'Eua, but our favorite led us along the southeast coast to the prehistoric rock gardens and a natural limestone bridge. On the way back, stop at Ha’Aluma Beach to immerse yourself in the lively surf.

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