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General Information |
BANKING
Banking hours are 9.30am-3.30pm. Travellers cheques,
foreign currency and most major credit cards are
exchanged and accepted at the banks. It is recommended
that you bring a certain amount of cash with you as the
shops and restaurants do not accept credit cards.
An Automatic Teller Machine has now been installed at
the Westpac Bank. It accepts Visa, MasterCard, Maestro,
Plus and Cirrus cards.
SHOPPING
If you want duty free shopping, sorry, we can't help.
Shopping in Levuka is more an experience not to be
missed. Our shops cater mainly for the local people of
Ovalau and neighbouring islands. But you can still buy
souvenirs, post cards, T-shirts, caps, sulus, watches
etc. There is no hassle when you enter any of the shops
- it becomes more of a social event, an excuse to meet
people and make new friends.
POST &
COMMUNICATIONS
Postal services in Fiji are very efficient and
relatively cheap. If you make any large purchases here,
why not mail them home, rather than worry about carrying
them with you on your travels?
Phone and fax facilities are also available at the Post
Office.
Wi-fi service is available at our home. Internet
services are also available in town, so you can keep in
touch with family and friends back home.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
There are no private doctor's practices in Levuka. The
Levuka Hospital outpatient department provides casual
and emergency services. There is no optician service,
but basic dentistry is available. Serious emergency
cases are transferred to Suva by helicopter, if
necessary. Some pharmaceutical products are available at
the hospital and from stores in town.
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
Levuka is a port of entry into Fiji and clearance for
yachts and boats is easily arranged during normal
working hours - call ahead if entering harbour after
normal hours. Bunkering, watering facilities and ships'
supplies are available. Our Customs House is located
alongside the main wharf and is the oldest Customs
building in Fiji.
CHURCHES
Levuka has a number of churches, including Methodist,
Anglican, Catholic, Assemblies of God, Seventh Day
Adventists, Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day
Saints, Jehovah's Witness, Hindu and Muslim. Visitors
are always welcome at church services.
FRONT DESK
There is someone here 24 hours a day to ensure your stay
with us is comfortable, relaxing and stress-free.
For
more information:
levukahomestay@connect.com.fj
(+679)
3440777,
Box 50, Levuka, Ovalau, Fiji Islands
