THE Savusavu area in Fiji's northern islands region is often thought of as "the way Fiji used to be". This quaint Colonial town sits alongside a popular marina leading out to the vast waters of Savusavu Bay, dotted with local and visiting yachts. The region is blessed with verdant forested highlands, waterfalls, beaches and ocean reefs, where scuba diving and game fishing can be enjoyed.
There are a wide variety of resorts and hotel accommodation options in Savusavu.
Café Bula Re (pronounced boo-lah ray) only uses fresh ingredients and start cooking by order, so don’t expect 'fast food' at this friendly and bright restaurant on the waterfront at Savusavu Bay in Fiji Islands. Owners Tanda Rainibogi and her husband Tukai first opened their business across the road on the main street, but moved to the waterfront location, where ceiling fans, an indoor seating area and a pleasant outdoor dining deck allow patrons to enjoy a variety of tasty meals of European and Fijian influence, while taking in the picturesque view of the Savusavu Bay.
The café has an Italian espresso machine to serve good Italian coffee (espresso, cappuccino, latte, mocha) and decaffeinated coffee is also available, along with a variety of teas or iced tea, soft drinks, milkshakes, beer and wines (by the bottle or the glass).
Meal prices (current for Dec 2006) are modest, with hot breakfast with juice ranging from FJ$5 - $7.50, main lunch and dinner courses from around FJ$9-$19.00, and desserts from FJ$6.50 – $10.00. Soups and salads are also on the menu.
If you are vegetarian, there are a number of interesting and creative options available.
'Bula Re' is the local dialect way of saying hello .. compared with the word 'Bula' heard elsewhere in Fiji.
Phone number when in Savusavu: 8850377 International Ph: +679 8850377
Work on the $3 million Savusavu Harbourside Complex, presently being developed by Savusavu Harbourside Ltd (SHL), will be completed in 12 months. The project includes an upmarket mixed-use complex that consists of 14 apartments, nine offices, nine shops and core facilities. Located on the Savusavu waterfront, the complex is set to provide a new hub for business and tourism in the area.
