199 Steps (Mission Hill)
199 Steps
A long flight of steps climbing straight up the hillside behind the town. From the top you can see Levuka’s red roofs, the harbor and the coral reef.
The 199 Steps climb from old Levuka up a steep slope to Mission Hill. They serve as the daily route locals take to walk home and as the best route for visitors to look over the town. From the top you can see a row of wooden houses along Beach Street, the bell tower of the Sacred Heart Church, the harbor, and the reefs and islets in the distance. The actual number of steps is disputed, and many visitors count them as they climb for fun. It is hard work in hot weather, so bring water and wear non-slip shoes, as it gets slippery after rain. Free admission. The starting point is a few minutes’ walk from Beach Street.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Levuka Methodist Church
- Masonic Lodge Ruins
- Royal Hotel
- Levuka Historical Port Town
- Sacred Heart Church
- Gun Rock
- Cession Site, Nasova
- Lovoni Village