Vorovoro is an island in the province of Macuata in the Vanua Levu Group of northern Fiji, 40 minutes away from the town of Labasa by boat.
In July 2010, a small crew from Simon Fraser University and the Fiji Museum conducted fieldwork to assess the integrity of archaeological deposits, their extent, the material culture record, and chronology.
This paper notes that: Intentional exploration as a systemic and strategic process in the Lapita settlement of Oceania is difficult to identify in archaeological context.
An early Lapita site on Vorovoro Island, off the northeast coast of Vanua Levu, Fiji, provides potential insight in this respect.
[3] During this time, the island and the project received extensive media coverage,[4] including a five-part BBC documentary called Paradise or Bust.
This approach includes business mentorship programs, sustainable agricultural training, infrastructure support, and networking with various international organizations.
By opening their home to a limited number of (predominately student) visitors each year, the people of Vorovoro have been able to take control of tourism on their land while creating a source of income for the Mali community, including a partnership with the Auburn University College of Human Sciences to develop and offer a unique, accredited study abroad program focused on cultural immersion, environmental awareness, and global sustainability.