Gun Rock
A giant rock viewpoint north of Levuka, used as a firing target by a British warship in 1849, overlooking the harbor and reefs
Gun Rock is a huge volcanic rock wall north of Levuka town. It is named after an 1849 incident in which British naval ships fired on the rock to demonstrate their power to local chiefs. From the rock top or nearby hillside trails, you can look out over Levuka Harbour, the surrounding reefs and distant islets, with wide views. The seawater pools at the foot of the rock are good for swimming. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from town along the coastal road. Ask locals to point you to the hill trail, and be careful where the path is slippery.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Levuka Methodist Church
- 199 Steps (Mission Hill)
- Royal Hotel
- Levuka Historical Port Town
- Masonic Lodge Ruins
- Sacred Heart Church
- Cession Site, Nasova
- Lovoni Village