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March 2011 to March 2012
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FIJI ISLANDS VISITOR GUIDE 2010
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in wet conditions. Don’t forget to wave, smile and return a hearty ‘bula’.
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Traveller Tips
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Events Calendar
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History, Culture
& National Heritage
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Getting Around
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Weddings & Honeymoons
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Beauty, Spa & Wellbeing
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Islands of Fiji
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Northern Islands
– Vanua Levu & Taveuni
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Yasawa Islands
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Mamanuca Islands
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Nadi
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Denarau Island
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Lautoka
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Suncoast
– Rakiraki & Nananu-i-Ra
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Natadola
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Coral Coast
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Kadavu
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Pacific Coast
– Beqa Lagoon Coast
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Yasawa Islands
Mamanuca Islands
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Airports
Nadi International Airport (NAN) is situated 9km north of Nadi town.
Nausori International Airport (SUV) is situated 23km northeast of downtown Suva.
Fiji’s international airline is Air Pacific, www.airpacific.com
Banks and Financial Services
ANZ, Colonial and Westpac provide ATM facilities in the main centres throughout
Viti Levu. The ANZ Contact Centre is open 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, ANZ
Phone Banking (24hrs 7 days a week). Freephone 132 411. The Bank of Baroda
has branches in all main centres and the Bank of South Pacific has a branch in
Suva and Nadi.
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ANZ
25 Victoria Parade Airport Concourse
Location
Suva Nadi
Phone (679)
132 411/321 3000
672 0149
Bank of Baroda
Marks Street
Queens Road
Location
Suva Nadi
Phone (679)
331 1402
670 0333
Bank of South Pacific
98 Renwick Road Main Street
Location
Suva Nadi
Phone (679)
330 4011
670 5111
Colonial
3 Central Street Ratanji Bldg
Airport Central
Location
Suva Nadi Town
Namaka
Phone (679)
132 888 (all branches & departments)
670 0988
672 8955
Westpac
Thomson Street Main Street
Namaka Lane
Denarau Marina
Location
Suva Nadi
Namaka
Port Denarau
Phone (679)
132 032 (all branches & departments)
670 0077
672 2766
675 0381
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traveller tips
Normal banking hours for banks are as follows:
ANZ
9.30am to 4pm
Bank of Baroda
9.30am to 3pm, Monday-Thursday
9.30am to 4pm, Friday
Bank of South Pacific 9am to 4pm, Monday-Friday
Colonial Suva Central Branch, Nadi Town and Lautoka:
9.30am to 4pm, Monday; 9am to 4pm, Tuesday-Friday,
9am to 1pm, Saturday,
Westpac
Denarau Branch: 8.30am to 4pm Monday-Friday;
8.30am to 1pm Saturday; other branches: 9.30am to 4pm
Monday; 9am to 3pm Tuesday & Wednesday; 9am to 4pm
Thursday & Friday; Cumming Street and MHCC in Suva:
8am to 2pm, Saturday
Business Hours
Shopping hours are generally Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm with Friday closing
at 6pm. Saturday business hours are from 8am to 1pm.
Communications
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• Postal services in Fiji are provided through
Post Fiji’s 57 outlets, located around the
country. Business hours are 8am-4pm on
weekdays, and 8am-1pm on Saturdays. Post
Offices are closed on Sundays and Public
Holidays. Selected Post Offices also retail
stationery and groceries.
• Full international phone and internet services
are available including telephone, fax,
internet and email services, and a mobile
cellular phone network through Vodafone,
Inkk & Digicel. The international country
code for Fiji is 679. There are no area codes.
• Telecom Fiji provides the local telephone
services. Pay phones are located in urban
centres with telephone cards available from
post offices, service stations and the outer
islands. Domestic calls cost about 20 cents
per/min; local calls (Suva area) are
12 cents per/min.
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Climate
During the drier winter months of May to November, visitors can expect fine warm
days. In the wetter summer months of December to April, the humidity is higher
and nights and days are warmer. The interior of the main islands of Viti Levu and
Vanua Levu experience cooler night-time temperatures.
Clothing
Dress is generally casual although evening dining may require something slightly
more formal. A jacket or sweater may be required for cooler evenings. Topless or
nude sunbathing is not permitted. Skimpy beachwear is not acceptable outside the
resort, on local beaches or in towns. Dress modestly when visiting a village, and
remove all hats and headgear.
Duty Free Allowances
Each passenger of 17 years or more may bring the following goods into Fiji:
250 cigarettes or 250gm tobacco or 250 cigars.
2.25 litres of spirits or 4.5 litres wine or 4.5 litres beer.
Other goods to the value of F$400 per passenger.
Electricity
The electrical current in Fiji is 240 volts, AC 50hz. Fiji has 3-pin power outlets like
New Zealand and Australia.
Immigration
A passport must be valid for a minimum of three months beyond your intended
stay in Fiji. Nationals from a few countries will require a pre-arrival visa, visit
www.immigration.gov.fj for more information.
Currency
The currency used is the Fiji dollar.
Coins: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c & $1 Notes: $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
There is no limit to the amount of money that can be brought into the country.
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Health
Health services within Fiji are limited. If staying
should be the first point of contact.
Health Centre/Hospitals
Ba Hospital
Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Suva
Fijicare Medical Centre,123 Amy St, Suva
Labasa Hospital
Lautoka Hospital
Levuka Hospital
Nadi Hospital
Namaka Medical Centre, Nadi
Navua Hospital
All Care Medical Clinic
Savusavu Hospital
Sigatoka
Suva Private Hospital
Tamavua Hospital, Suva
Taveuni Hospital
Vunisea Hospital, Kadavu
at a resort, the resort management
Phone (679)
667 4300
331 3444
331 3355/331 3461
881 1444
666 0399
344 0221
670 1128
670 1128
346 0007
672 0960/920 1835
885 0444
650 0455
330 3404
332 1066
888 0444
333 6008
A full list of chemists and pharmacies is in the Yellow Pages under ‘Chemists’.
A full list of doctors is available in the Fiji Telephone Directory on Page 3.
Images © Tourism Fiji
Most resorts and hotels, including backpackers,
provide access to the internet. Esquires Coffee
House at Nadi International Airport has internet
access at ISDN speeds, and is open 24 hours. The café is open to the public as
well as ticketed passengers, phone (679) 672 6888. Post Fiji has internet cafés at
its Suva, Nausori and downtown Lautoka agencies (8am-4pm).
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Internet Cafés
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Money Exchange Services
Resorts will exchange currency and main resorts, hotels and shops take the major
credit cards, but markets, taxis, buses and smaller accommodation places take Fiji
dollars only. Some of the more remote offshore islands have no ATMs and some of
the island resorts do not accept credit cards.
Taxes
All purchases in Fiji attract a 12.5% VAT (value added tax) charge. Visitors staying in
hotels and resorts are subject to 5% Hotel Turnover Tax (HTT). The price charged
is generally inclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise.
Time (local)
12 hours ahead of GMT (sharing the timezone with New Zealand) and 20 hours
ahead of US Pacific Time. Fiji observes daylight saving during the summer months
(ending late April).
Visitor Information
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Tourism Fiji’s Head Office is located
in Nadi, Suite 107, Colonial Plaza,
Namaka, phone (679) 672 2433.
Visit Tourism Fiji at www.fijime.com
or order your Jasons Fiji Islands Visitor
Map or Fiji Islands Visitor Guide from
www.jasons.com/guides/South-Pacific/
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events calendar
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Events Calendar
March
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13
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Public Holiday, Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday
Air Pacific Agent Client Golf Tournament
Public Holiday, National Youth Day
April
2-5
2-5
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29-30
Easter, Public Holiday Good Friday & Easter Monday
Bowling, Hudson Cup Bowls Fours
Golf, Cadbury Junior Golf Tournament
Athletics, Fiji Finals, National Stadium, Suva
May
7-8
18-22
22-30
26-31
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28 May-5 June
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Golf, Fiji Premium Pro-Am
Bula Fiji Tourism Exchange at Port Denarau/Sofitel
Bowling, Sunny West Bowls Carnival
Tennis, Fiji Tennis Open
Public Holiday, Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day
Suva SHOWCASE by Events Management
Rugby, Secondary Schools 7s Finals
June
1-3
5-6
14
18
20
26-27
26 June-3 July
Golf, Koru Club Invitational Pro-Am
Golf, Denarau Open
Public Holiday, Queens Birthday
Golf, Pro-Am Golf Classic
Golf, BFTE Tourism Fiji Golf Tournament
Bowls, Junior Master Bowls Singles
Bula Festival, Prince Charles Park, Nadi
July
8-10
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27-30
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Golf, Denarau Revlon Ladies Open
Golf, Leadership Charity Golf Day
Golf, Regal Salmon Denarau Women’s Golf Classic
Rugby, Secondary Schools Deans Quarters, Tier 1 & Tier 2
August
07
12
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Rugby, Secondary Schools Semi Finals, Tier 1 & Tier 2 in Suva
18Km Fiji Swim - Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa to Beachcomber Island Relay
Rugby, Secondary Schools Deans Trophy, Tier 2
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18-20
20-21
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20-28
TBA
23-27
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2.7km Fiji Swim, Beachcomber Island 1km Fiji Swim, Treasure
Island to Beachcomber Island
TADRA KAHANI, Primary & Secondary Schools Dance
Competition at Vodafone Arena, Laucala Bay Road
Golf, Fiji Premium Pro-Am
Rugby, Secondary Schools Dean Trophy, Tier 1
Hibiscus Festival, Albert Park, Suva
Friendly North Festival, Labasa
Golf, PAR NZ Villa Challenge
Golf, Chivas Regal Mixed Seniors & Open Golf Tournament
September
3-5
6
TBA
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Golf, Air Pacific Celebrity Pro-Am
Start of School Term III
Sugar Festival, Lautoka
Golf, Cadbury Junior Golf Tournament
October
1
2
9
17
11
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TBA
29-30
Golf, Red Cross Fiji Skins Pro-Am Mixed Qualifying
Golf, Red Cross Fiji Skins Pro-Am Mixed Game
Golf, Club Championship
Come Back Golf Tournament
Public Holiday, Fiji Day
Inter-Hotel Bilibili Race, Sigatoka
Coral Coast Festival, Sigatoka
7s Rugby, Natale-i-Ra 7s at Natale-i-Ra Village Ground,
Dawasamu, Tailevu
November
02
5-6
5th
12-14
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Melbourne Cup Ambrose/Melbourne Cup Lunch
South Pacific Corporate Teams
Public Holiday, Diwali
Bowls, Denarau International Bowls Invitational
Bowls, Club Foursomes
December
3
10-11
10-11
25
28
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End of School Term III & Start of Term III School Holidays
Golf, Fiji Junior Golf Championship
Golf, Action Sports Junior Tennis Tournament
Public Holiday, Christmas Day – Merry Christmas!
Public Holiday, Boxing Day Holiday
Sheraton Fireworks Display
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January
1
TBA
TBA
TBA
New Year’s Day
Golden Oldies Netball
U16 Pacific Rim Rugby Tournament
Nomura Cup Golf Tournament
February
11-13
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Denarau Flower Show
Valentine’s Day
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History, Culture &
National Heritage
Fiji is a country whose culture and traditional heritage remains dynamic and
strong. A vibrant mix of Ethnic Fijian and Indo-Fijian can be experienced
throughout the islands. Step back in time and visit a re-created traditional village
at the Arts Village. Catch a meke performance and marvel at the costumes,
song and dance. Be inspired by the Beqa firewalkers as they cross the fiery coals
barefoot in a sizzling firewalking show. Visit an exotic temple in Nadi or discover
ancient artefacts at the museum in Suva. You’ll find plenty of ways to immerse
yourself in this country’s vibrant culture.
History
The Lapita people, named after their distinctive pottery style, were the first people to
inhabit Fiji in about 3000BC, and evidence of their settlement exists throughout Fiji,
particularly around the Sigatoka Sand Dunes. They were followed by the Melanesians
in about 500 BC, and relatively recent trading with the Polynesian Tongans has added
to the cultural mix. In the Lau group of islands, aspects of both cultures still intermingle.
From the early 1800s, both European and Chinese traders visited Fiji for its sandalwood,
hardwoods, beche-de-mer, marinelife and, more recently, gold. The British ruled Fiji
from 1874, bringing indentured Indian labour to work the growing sugar industry
between 1879 and 1916. In 1970, Fiji became a fully independent nation with
constitutional arrangements to ensure that traditional Fijian interests were preserved.
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People
The combination of Fijian, Chinese, Indian, colonial European and other Pacific
Islands has created a rich cultural mix. Of a total population of some 837,271
people, Fijians make up about 56.8% (475,739); Fijian Indians (Indo-Fijians) make
up 37.5% (313,798) and Chinese, Pacific Islanders and Europeans the remaining
5.7% (47,734) (2007 census). While Fijians and Fijian Indians work together, they
have largely maintained separate traditions. Eighty three percent of the land is
under traditional ownership and cannot be sold.
Culture
Fiji society is male-dominated with an hereditary chief system still firmly in place.
Protocol from village life is retained in urban areas, so visiting a home in the city
requires the same protocol to be observed as entering a house in a traditional
village. The differing races and religions within Fiji have created a variety of
traditional ceremonies with Diwali (the Indian Festival of Lights) and Christmas
observed by all. The ceremony of drinking yaqona (kava) is highly respected by
Fijians. The ancient art of firewalking is still practised by the Beqa people, and is
now offered as a tourist attraction in some places. Many sacred ceremonies are
still observed and conducted unannounced.
Useful Words
English
Fijian
Pronunciation
Hello
Good morning
Goodbye
Thank you
Excuse me
Yes
No
bula yadra moce
vinaka
tulou io sega mbullah
yarn drah
mothey
vee naka
too low
ee oh
senga
Village Protocol
Images © Kodiak Greenwood
• Hats and sunglasses are not to be worn in a village as they indicate
disrespect of the chief.
• Do not wear shoes inside buildings.
• Women must have their knees and shoulders covered and it is respectful for
men to do the same. Sulus and t-shirts are ideal for this purpose.
• Avoid touching a Fijian person’s head, as it is considered an insult.
• When visiting a village, it is customary to take a ‘sevusevu’ (gift) of kava root. This
can be purchased from local markets and will be gift-wrapped in newspaper
and twine if you advise that it is a sevusevu. About $20 worth is usual.
• You will be asked to drink kava with the villagers on arrival. It is customary to
drink the bowlful in one gulp. When you have finished the contents, return
the bowl and clap three times.
• It is impolite to sit with your legs stretched out in front of you.
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Getting Around
Airlines
Web/Email
www.airpacific.com
www.airpacific.com
email service@airpacific.com.fj
acinan@connect.com.fj
www.airnz.co.nz
www.airniugini.com.pg
www.continental.com
www.koreanair.com
www.ourairline.com.au
www.pacificsun.com.fj
oneworldflight@connect.com.fj
owfc@oneworldflight.com.fj
www.qantas.com.au
www.qantas.com.au
midcity@oneworldflight.com.fj
Flights to airstrips are by small plane. Keep luggage to a minimum and be
prepared for delays in arrivals and departures.
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Airline
Phone (679)
Air Pacific (Nadi)
672 0888
Air Pacific (Nausori)
347 8859
Air Calin
672 2145
Air New Zealand 672 2955
Air Niugini
675 327 3216
Continental Airlines
672 6044 672 6045
Korean Airlines
672 1043
Our Airline (Air Nauru)
617 3229 6455 Pacific Sun (domestic)
672 3555
672 3106
Pacific Blue
331 5311/330 4656
Pacific Blue
670 8156
Qantas Airways Ltd (Suva) 3313888
Qantas Airways Ltd (Nadi) 6722880
VAustralia 331 5311/330 4656
© SPTO
Nadi is Fiji’s main international airport
with Air Pacific, Air New Zealand and
Qantas operating regular services from
Australia, New Zealand, Cook Islands,
Japan, and the USA. Other carriers
servicing Fiji including Korean Air, Air
Vanuatu, Polynesian Air, Air Solomon,
Air Nauru, AirCalin, Air Niugini and
Pacific Blue. Domestic services to air
strips around Fiji are provided by
Pacific Sun and Air Fiji. Charter
seaplane and helicopter operators
fly from Nadi.
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Buses
Bus services come in three categories and are priced accordingly. The local buses
with open windows and padded seats provide a regular, cheap service to all parts
of Fiji. They stop where required and can be waved down.
Express buses only stop at designated areas and towns. They depart from the bus
terminals in each town and from bus shelters along the way.
Air-conditioned coaches run between Nadi and Suva along the Coral Coast to a
twice daily schedule, with pick-up and drop-offs at hotels and resorts.
Car, Bike and Scooter Hire
Car hire is available in a variety of price categories. Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty
Rentals are all available plus about a dozen local agencies including Aims Renta-Car, Budget Rent-a-Car, Carpenters Rentals, Coastal Rental Cars, Europcar,
Hertz Rent-a-Car, Khans Rental Cars, Quality Car Rentals and Satellite Rent-a-Car.
Visitors are advised to use an established car rental company, and not to hire
private rental vehicles. (See the Yellow Pages of the local directory for a full list of
rental companies.) Pick-up and drop-offs at airports and major hotels is generally
provided. Cars, vans and 4WDs are all available. Scooters are available from
Westside Motorbike Rentals (phone 672 6402). Helmets are compulsory when
hiring a scooter/motorbike. An international drivers licence or valid drivers licence
with a minimum driver’s age of 25 or 21 (depending on the agency) is required to
hire a vehicle.
Ferry Services
© SPTO
The Mamanuca and Yasawa islands are serviced by daily ferries/fast catamarans
departing from Port Denarau near Nadi. Fast catamarans to the Mamanuca Islands
depart three times daily. Patterson’s Ferry, MV
Sulliven and Consort Shipping run regular services
to Vanua Levu departing from Suva, Natovi Jetty
(north of Suva), Ellington Wharf (Rakiraki). Venu
Shipping (Venu haulage) provide services between
Suva and Kadavu and Lau Trader between Suva
and Lau, which transfers passengers and cargo.
Local boats may offer their services, however,
they are generally unlicensed and do not carry
safety equipment.
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Helicopter Charters
& Sightseeing
Helicopters are based at Nadi’s
International Airport and Denarau Island
for transfers to resorts, sightseeing or
charter. Popular destinations include the
Mamanucas and Coral Coast all just
10-15 minutes by helicopter. Packages
are available if you want to combine a
© Tourism Fiji
scenic helicopter flight with golf, shopping,
a romantic lunch or fishing, and these are
a great way to see Fiji. Four helicopters operate during daylight hours with
experienced overseas pilots, and each can carry 2-6 passengers plus bags.
Web
Operator
Phone (679)
Island Hoppers, Nadi Airport
672 0410
www.helicopters.com.fj
Petrol Stations
Service stations and petrol pumps are located throughout Fiji including BP, Total
and Mobil. Credit cards are not generally accepted so cash is usually required.
Taxis
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Taxis are inexpensive and plentiful. Negotiate the price prior to the journey. Your
hotel will be able to give you a rough cost estimate for the journey. Taxis wait at
taxi stands or can be flagged down. If you require a taxi to wait for you, the charge
will be minimal. Make sure
you have small change as
the taxis carry very little.
Driving Fact File
© Pacific Travel Guides
• Be aware of wandering stock, animals
sleeping on the warm road surface,
speed bumps in villages and pedestrians,
particularly at night when visibility is poor.
• Driving is on the left.
• Maximum speed limit is 80km/h on the
open road and 50km in towns. Give way
to your right.
• Legal driving age is 17 years.
• Parking meter wardens are vigilant, with a
parking ticket costing F$20.
– Transfers to resorts –
– Scenic flights –
– Romantic lunches –
– Packages......enquire below –
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Insurance
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Branches
SA01/10
Lot 37, Waqadra, Nadi Ph 679 672 5244
Suva 174 Ratu Mara Road Ph 679 338 2877 Fax 679 338 0244
Cars also available in New Zealand
(Auckland, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch)
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OPERATING SINCE 1964
Nadi Airport
: (679) 672 3506 / 992 0617 (24 hrs)
Aero Town
: (679) 672 0617 / 992 0618
Suva
: (679) 338 5033
Fax
: (679) 672 0616
Email
: info@khansrental.com.fj
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and safety
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• Wagons and family vans
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Weddings
& Honeymoons
Fiji’s warm climate, lush tropical scenery and secluded beaches make it a
perfect choice for weddings and honeymoons. Fijian people know how to make
a wedding memorable with their warmth and unique culture, ensuring that your
vows are exchanged with a real sense of occasion, regardless of your budget.
Wedding Locations
All resorts cater for honeymoon and wedding requirements. Many larger resorts
are able to cater for weddings where friends and relatives are invited, while
smaller resorts are ideal for honeymoons and private weddings. Wedding parties
can often enjoy the luxury of booking out the whole resort, allowing the bridal
party total privacy.
Wedding Packages
Queens Road, Nadi: Ph 679 672 5957 • Fax 679 672 5232
Suva: Ph 679 337 2050 • Fax 679 337 2054
Email europcarfiji@connect.com.fj Web www.europcar.com.au
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Resort
‘Unbeatable rates guaranteed’
Wedding packages range from more basic
options, which usually include a minister
or marriage celebrant, help to secure the
wedding licence, photographs and flowers,
through to more elaborate all-inclusive
packages. These may include a choir,
flower girls, a bridal boat, wedding cake,
romantic dinner, bridal make-up and
hairdressing, videographer, champagne,
massage, a floral arch and Fijian warrior
escorts. For those who prefer a traditional
touch, some resorts offer the option of
Fijian bridal costume.
Fiji offers an idyllic escape from the stress
of organising your own wedding. The resort
will appoint a wedding coordinator to
oversee all the details for you. At larger
resorts, this is a permanent appointment
but at smaller resorts, it is usually the
manager. The coordinator will ensure that
your requirements are met and will advise
you on outside experts such as
photographers and florists.
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Head Office - 10 Queens Road, Nadi
Phone (679) 670 3325 Fax (679) 672 0040
98 Gordon Street, Suva
Phone (679) 331 8090 Fax (679) 331 8115
Nadi International Airport
Phone (679) 672 5900
Email tadra@connect.com.fj or araylea@connect.com.fj
Web www.tadra.com.fj
Special Licence
Applications for a Special Marriage Licence can be obtained from the Registry
offices. This licence is valid for 28 days effective from the date of issue. For full
details about the special licence, wedding requirements and marriage fees, contact
the Registrar General’s Office – Suva, 8.30am-3pm, Monday to Friday; phone 679
331 5280; fax 679 330 4917. Wedding licences will soon be available online.
For more details, please contact Ms Lolohea Baro on email lbaro@govnet.gov.fj
• Original or certified copy of birth certificate
• Valid passport(s)
• Divorce papers (if divorce granted in the last 5 years)
• Death certificate if previous spouse deceased
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Wedding
Requirements
Work pressures and stress can take a toll on our wellbeing, so what could be
better than easing into your Fiji holiday with a rejuvenating pamper session?
Local beauty clinics and spas offer a full range of face and body treatments,
from deluxe facials making use of local herbs, to internationally famous skincare
treatments using well known products such as Decleor, Pevonia and Joyce Blok.
Relax and enjoy a blissful Sabia stone massage, an aromatic full body polish or
luxurious body wrap.
Whatever you need, you’ll find the perfect pampering solution to chase away
stress and revitalise your mind and body – and all set
within Fiji’s stunning tropical environment.
Spa & Beauty Services
Mantra Skin Care & Day Spa
Email: pratibha@beautymantra.com.fj
Web: www.beautymantra.com.fj
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Beauty,
Spa & Wellbeing
Wedding Planning & Floral Requirements
Cruise Ship & Yacht Provisioning
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The higher rainfall regions in Fiji’s east are lush with tall rainforests and trees such
as mahogany and vesi. In western districts, sugar cane is grown through much of
coastal Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, and coconut plantations are common. The fruit
bat (beka) and a small insect-eating bat are the only native mammals. Native reptiles
include the crested and banded iguana. The small kula and kadavu parrots are found
in the rainforest regions, and endangered peregrine falcons have eyries inland of
Suva. Other rare bird species include the Fiji petrel, the silktail and the long-legged
warbler. The best islands for birdwatching are Taveuni, Kadavu and Vanua Levu.
Many of Fiji’s wildlife species can be seen at the Kula Eco Park Fiji near Sigatoka.
Ekubu
160km
Offshore of Nadi, the Mamanuca and Yasawa groups are known for their idyllic
island resorts and sandy beaches, while Beqa and Kadavu islands offer crystal clear
waters, beautiful beaches and superb diving. Visitors to the rugged northern islands
of Taveuni and Vanua Levu will find lush rainforest and world-class diving.
Lomawai
Natadola
120km
Naikorokoro
Vunisea
Namara
Tavuki
Kadavu
Offshore and Northern Islands
Known for its beautiful coastline, rainforests, swaying canefields and beachfront
resorts, Viti Levu is Fiji’s largest island, and home to the national capital of Suva.
Pacific Coast, at the Suva end of the Coral Coast, is purpose-built for visitors with
luxury villas and an arts village. On the west coast of Viti Levu is the booming town
of Nadi, while Denarau Island forms the gateway for travel to Fiji’s Mamanuca group.
Viti Levu’s Coral Coast, stretching from Yanuca (outside Nadi) to Naboutini near
Suva, is a popular resort area with a wide range of activities and accommodation. Viti
Levu’s Suncoast, famous for its high sunshine hours, stretches from the sugar capital
of Lautoka to Ba on the north-western coast. Rakiraki, on Viti Levu’s northernmost tip,
is the gateway to the islands of Nananu-i-Ra and Vanua Levu.
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Fiji’s 333 islands and atolls are the epitome of a South Pacific paradise, with
sunshine, palm-lined beaches and sparkling lagoons fringed with coral reefs.
Situated 2100km north of Auckland, New Zealand, Fiji has become a major
crossroads for both shipping and air travel across the Pacific, and boasts one
of the region’s best visitor infrastructures. Fiji’s islands are mainly volcanic, with
some smaller coral or limestone atolls. Visitors to the larger islands of Viti Levu
and Vanua Levu will experience the beauty of Fiji’s rugged interior with its rivers,
rainforests, waterfalls and wildlife. The country’s capital, Suva, is located at the
south-eastern end of Viti Levu, and is the nation’s major port and largest city.
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Things to See
Savusavu Pearl Farm: Visit Fiji’s local pearl farm in lovely Savusavu Bay.
Savusavu Hot Springs: Local women use these bubbling springs for cooking.
They are located up the hill behind the supermarket.
The Planter’s Club: Heading west down Main Street,
near the Government Wharf, the club was founded by
early plantation owners and their families, and remains
a hub for social activity.
Savusavu Blowholes: Lava flows around the coast have
formed blowholes which erupt at the changing tide.
Waisali Nature Reserve: In the mountains north of
Savusavu, this reserve contains some of the country’s last
pristine tropical rainforest and a waterfall pool for swimming.
Namenalala Island: This is uninhabited except for a
small resort with six bures. Remains of Lapita
habitation can be found on the island and it is also
a breeding area for the red-footed booby.
Kavula
Banikea
Nadua Dawara
Wainunu Bay
Sawani
Nakawakawa
Nasolo
Vanua Levu
Volcanic in origin, rugged Vanua Levu (‘Big Land’) is Fiji’s second largest island.
With its mountainous interior, coconut plantations and lush rainforest, it is often
described as the ‘real Fiji’, and villages here are more traditional. The island’s many
bays are ideal for kayaking, while the offshore fringing reefs offer some of the
country’s best snorkelling and diving.
The hub of activity on Vanua Levu is the southern town of Savusavu, overlooking
beautiful Savusavu Bay. The big, calm bay is teeming with fish, and fringed by
mountains and old copra plantations. The town offers a wide range of activities
and adventures, including scuba diving, sailing trips, sport fishing, cultural tours,
snorkelling and kayaking. Savusavu’s main street has a supermarket, butcher shop,
grocery stores and eateries, plus a library, post office and banks. There is a busy
open-air vegetable market, and a bus and taxi stand in the centre of town. 4WDs
can be rented with Trip n Tour Rentals, located at the Copra Shed Marina. Outside
Savusavu and Labasa, the villages are small with little or no public facilities.
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Things to Do
Diving: Savusavu is a haven for divers, with live-aboard dive boats visiting Namena
Reef off the south-eastern coast. The Great Sea Reef is 99% unexplored.
Fishing: Game and light tackle fishing are excellent. Charter boats depart from
Savusavu.
Sea kayaking: Three-day to 14 night kayaking trips around Savusavu Bay, with
overnight village stays.
Yachting: The annual Savusavu Yacht Race takes place over winter. Savusavu is a
port of entry for Fiji, and its marina provides a safe harbour for cruising yachts.
Village visits: These can be organised from Savusavu, along with hiking tours.
Mountain biking: Bikes are available in Savusavu and there are good trails around
the western road of Vanua Levu.
Birdwatching: Places throughout Vanua Levu and Namenalala are the nesting
and feeding areas for birds such as red-footed boobies, Polynesian starlings and
banded rails.
Shopping, Arts & Crafts
Shopping in Savusavu produces some of the cheapest bargains in Fiji if you buy
locally made items. Handicrafts, fabrics and casual clothing are the best buys.
Locally made coconut soap is pressed from coconut oil harvested from Namale
Plantation. Savusavu Pearl Farm, which grows export quality black pearls, is now
established. Visits to the farm can be arranged from their factory next to the
brewery, in front of the Hot Springs Hotel.
Eating Out & Nightlife
Nightlife is very low key. The Copra Shed and the Waterfront on Savusavu’s main
street provide the evening’s entertainment. They are particularly busy when the
yachts are visiting during the winter months. Pizza at the Copra Shed is great
value, as are the little Indian restaurants along the main street. Savusavu Brewery is
located in front of the Hot Springs Hotel. They make a selection of organic brews
which are very tasty and can be bought at the bars around Savusavu. At Savusavu
Yacht Club you can meet up with the local expats.
Accommodation & Getting There
Local ferries access Vanua Levu from Suva, Rakiraki and Lautoka. Grace Ferry
Services operates out of Natuvu (Buca Bay) to Waiyevo in
Taveuni. There are daily flights to Savusavu and Labasa
from Suva and Nadi.
Backpacker and budget: Budget accommodation is
pretty basic, and available around Savusavu and Labasa.
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Taveuni, Fiji Islands
Tel: 679 888 0286
F ax: 679 888 0788
reservations@gardenislandresort.com
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Our 30 oceanfront rooms with stunning views come
with king beds, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, TV,
mini-bar, and hairdryers in modern ensuite. Worldclass diving is enjoyed just 15 minutes away from
your room. The ideal location where the crowds
and hustle and bustle of everyday life are a world
away. Rediscover tranquility at Garden Island
Resort. Totally remodeled and refurbished in 2009.
Self-contained apartments and houses: These are available near Savusavu –
contact the Savusavu Yacht Club, located in the Copra Shed complex,
phone (679) 885 0457.
Resorts and hotels: Available at Savusavu and Labasa. All resorts and hotels
pick up from the airstrips.
Luxury resorts: These can be found on the mainland, and on the offshore islands of
Namenalala and Nukubati, with diving a major feature. Rates generally include meals.
Eco accommodation: Local, village-style accommodation is available on Vanua
Levu at Eco Tours or the Provincial Offices.
Live-aboard vessels: Dive boats visit the Namena Reef because of the excellent
diving. Tui Tai departs from Savusavu on multi-day adventure cruises.
Taveuni
Known as ‘The Garden Island’, Taveuni offers scenic beauty, world-class dive
sites, good birdwatching and an unhurried pace of life. The island’s rugged
terrain has meant the dense rainforest and wildlife have remained relatively
untouched, and the tropical plants and flowers make it popular with bushwalkers
and nature lovers. Offshore, the turquoise waters of the Somosomo Strait access
the world famous Rainbow Reef.
Things to See
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Bouma National Heritage Park: This protects more than 80% of the island,
including 150 sq km of pristine rain and coastal forest. The triple cascades of the
Bouma (Tavoro) Waterfalls and their natural swimming holes are a highlight.
Peckham Pearl Farm: Take guided tour and snorkel around the oyster beds of
Taveuni’s only salt water pearl farm in the gorgeous Matei waters.
Taveuni Blowhole: On the dramatic South Cape, waves leap up through the
volcanic rocks at low tide.
180º Meridian Line: This passes through Taveuni, Rabi Island and the very top of
Udu Point on Vanua Levu. A marker shows the exact place on Taveuni and photos
can be taken with a foot in each ‘day’. The dateline has been bent around Fiji to
keep the whole nation in one time zone.
Waitabu Marine Park: A reef conservation success story at Waitabu’s delightful
village and coastal setting. This is the latest edition to Bouma’s protected reefs
and forests, and can only be visited with a guide. Tours include a bilibili ride and
guided snorkelling.
northern islands – vanua levu & taveuni
Things to Do
Bogi Ono (Six Nights) Farm: Visit this 100 acre freehold organic farm on the
South Coast of Taveuni. The farm is alive with amazing wildlife, flora and fauna.
Diving: Somosomo Strait is famous for drift and wall diving, and for the incredible
soft corals of the 32km long Rainbow Reef. You’ll see colourful fish, the odd shark
or turtle, and even pilot whales during November. Diving and snorkelling on the
Vuna Reef is also superb, with beautiful corals, moray eels, lionfish and other reef
dwellers. There are also snorkelling excursions out to the island of Qamea.
Fishing: Game fishing trips take anglers around Qamea cruising for catches of
sailfish, maimai, tuna and wahu, and the reef fishing is good as well.
Kayaking: Kayaks are available for rent from Jewel Dive.
Vidawa Rainforest Hike: A challenging full day hike into the heart of the forest in
Bouma. Knowledgeable local guides will take you to archaeological sites and great
viewpoints, and you’ll discover the traditional uses of forest plants.
Lavena Coastal Walk: This well-marked 5km trail in Bouma passes white and black
sand beaches and tranquil villages before climbing through tropical rainforest to a
waterfall. There is good snorkelling and kayaking at Lavena Point.
Birdwatching: The island is one of Fiji’s best spots for birdwatching, with more
than 100 species of birds including the rare orange or flame dove, the kula parrot,
Fiji goshawk, fruit bats, herons and wattled honeyeaters.
Village visits: These can be organised from resorts on Taveuni.
Shopping, Arts & Crafts
The village of Naqara, next to Somosomo, has the largest shopping area, which
includes a supermarket. To the south, Wairiki Village has a supermarket that is
open on Sundays. Local crafts yield some good bargains, in particular wooden
and woven crafts.
Most resorts have a restaurant attached and offer guests a meal plan. Local cuisine
includes Fijian, Indian, Chinese and western-style dishes such as pizza and grills –
some of the island’s best dining options are at Matei on the northern point. Stalls
along the main road of Naqara sell fresh fruit and vegetables. The Meridian Cinema
in Wairiki screen Bollywood-style films on Friday through to Sunday.
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Local ferries access Taveuni from Suva and Rakiraki (via Nabouwalu to Labasa).
Grace Ferry Services operates out of Natuvu (Buca Bay) to Waiyevo in Taveuni.
There are also daily flights from Suva and Nadi.
Backpacker and budget: This is fairly basic
but reasonably priced, often with good
views. There is camping at Beverly Beach.
Self-contained apartments and houses:
Self-contained cottages are available.
Resorts and hotels: All Taveuni’s resorts
and hotels pick up from the airstrips.
Garden Island Resort offers modern ocean
view suites right on the water’s edge, and
garden rooms with a private spa.
Luxury resorts: These can be found on
the offshore islands of Qamea, Matagi
and Laucala. Rates generally include meals.
Yasawa Islands
Stretching for some 90km, this chain of volcanic islands has a well-earned reputation
for its beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and rugged landscape.
North of the Mamanucas, and about 40km
north-west of Viti Levu, the Yasawa Islands
are home to the famous Blue Lagoon cave
and beach, immortalised in the movie Blue
Lagoon. The Yasawas are dry and sunny,
and their many beaches, cliffs, bays and
reefs have remained unspoiled. There are
roughly 20 islands in the group, including
Waya Island, with its steep hills and lovely
lagoons; the tiny low-lying Tavewa Island
(3km long); Turtle Island (Nanuya Levu),
where parts of Blue Lagoon were filmed;
Nanuya Lai Lai, with its famous Blue Lagoon
Beach and azure waters; and Sawa-i-Lau
Island, with its huge domed limestone cave.
Naviti Island is one the largest (33sq km)
and known for its snorkelling with manta
rays, while Yasawa is the northern-most island of the group.
The crystal clear waters and spectacular reefs offer great diving, with drop-offs,
caves and brilliant corals to explore. The islands are also excellent for trekking –
especially Waya and Wayasewa (Little Waya). Other options for adventure include
kayaking safaris, snorkelling, sailing, cruises and village visits.
These remote islands are sparsely populated and have little in the way of services
or shops, although shell markets are held at the villages during cruise ship arrivals.
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Backpacker and budget guesthouses are the main style of accommodation.
Nanuya Island Resort, on the northern tip of Nanuya Lai Lai Island, has deluxe
villas a short walk from the beach, and traditional-style bures overlooking Blue
Lagoon Bay. There are exclusive resorts at Turtle and Yasawa Islands.
The Yasawas are accessed daily from Port Denarau by fast catamaran and
charters; from Lautoka by cargo and passenger boat from the Fisheries Wharf;
and by seaplane and helicopter from Nadi.
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Situated to the west of Nadi, the Mamanuca (pronounced ‘mamanu-tha’) group
has 25 resorts on 14 islands, five local villages and numerous uninhabited
islands. The Mamanuca islands enjoy popularity due to their idyllic white sand
beaches and close proximity to Nadi. Diving, snorkelling, parasailing, fishing,
swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, waterskiing and just relaxing are the main
activities. The island group is accessed by daily ferries, scheduled aircraft,
charter vessels, helicopters and seaplanes.
Things to See
The Mamanucas were among the first islands to be developed for the tourist
market and many remember Beachcomber Island from the early 1960s, when it
was a day-tripper’s island. The beautiful islands, with their fine white sand and
reef-fringed beaches, are the main attraction of the Mamanuca group. Islands
range from low coral cays such as Beachcomber, Treasure and Navini islands, to
those of volcanic origin such as Malolo, Mana and Tokoriki. Uninhabited islands,
such as Monuriki (where the film Castaway was shot) or Honeymoon Island, are
ideal for a secluded picnic. Several islands raise turtles to maturity from eggs laid
on their islands. They are released when old enough to fend for themselves, but
can be viewed within their enclosures while being raised. Looking back towards
the mainland, the white fuel storage tanks clearly mark Vuda Point. The port of
Lautoka can be seen just to the north and the Sleeping Giant can be identified,
keeping watch over Nadi.
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Diving: Most of the island resorts offer diving and the Nadi-based dive companies
also utilise the many dive sites throughout the islands. These are ideally suited to
the beginner or intermediate diver, with some more challenging dives off the outer
reef. Ratu Kini Backpackers & Dive Resort on Mana Island has a full range of PADI
dive courses catering for all ages and abilities.
Surfing: Cloudbreak, Wilkes, Namotu Left, Swimming Pools and Lighthouse
are among the world renowned surfing breaks on the southern edge of the
Mamanucas. Tavarua and Namotu Islands cater for surfers.
Fishing: Big game, sports, reef and hand-line fishing operate from most islands.
Island visits: There are daily excursions to other islands within the group. Sailing
trips stop at the major islands to pick up and return guests on the day trips.
Golf: Beachcomber & Treasure have a mini nine-hole putting course while
Plantation Island Resort offers a full nine-hole course.
Yachting: Musket Cove Resort on Malololailai Island provides the main marina for
the region with refuelling, shopping and services. Charter yachts are available. The
annual Musket Cove Regatta is a magnet for yachts from all over the world.
Beach activities: All resorts offer a range of beach activities and equipment which
may include Hobie Cats, volleyball, paddle boards, coral viewing, snorkelling
equipment, parasailing, wake boarding, jet skiing, waterskiing, windsurfing,
canoeing, snorkelling and beach hammocks.
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Charter yachts and vessels depart from Port Denarau, Vuda Point and Musket
Cove Marinas. Captain Cook Cruises depart to the Yasawas from Port Denarau.
Seaplanes and helicopters are popular rapid forms of transport. The islands
offer a varied range of accommodation from backpacker and flashpackers, to
self-contained apartments, resorts and hotels, exclusive island charters and multiday cruises. There is backpacker accommodation on Mana Island at Ratu Kini
Backpackers & Dive Resort. Beachomber Island Resort offers beachfront and ocean
view bures, as well as dormitory style accommodation.
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With the exception of Malololailai Island, restaurant options are limited to the
resorts. Mana, Musket Cove and Plantation Island Resorts offer a selection of dining
options. Beachcomber Island has the reputation for being the party island of Fiji
with a live band playing nightly. Their main bure has a sand floor and their ‘bula
dance’ is notorious. Musket Cove has a bar on Ratu Nemani Island that is joined
to the marina by a floating walkway. Their barbecues are extremely popular with
visiting yachties. A must-do is the ‘lovo’ night (food cooked in an underground
oven) staged weekly at most resorts.
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Malololailai Island has two supermarkets, one
at the airstrip and one at Musket Cove Marina,
and while well stocked and reasonably priced,
there is a limited choice of brands.
The shopping on the remainder of the islands
is limited to the resort stores – generally clothing,
some magazines, essential personal items,
knick-knacks and snack food. Shopping trips
to Nadi are a popular day activity.
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Nadi
The majority of visitors to Fiji arrive at Nadi (pronounced ‘Nan-di’) International
Airport. From here, it is a 20 minute drive south to Nadi Town. Nadi Town
is growing quickly and provides the majority of tourist shopping and service
facilities for the region. The Garden of the Sleeping Giant overlooks the airport,
while just to the north, Vuda Point is where the first Fijian people are believed
to have landed. Canefields still dominate the countryside and the small cane
trains crisscross the roads, taking sugar cane to Lautoka.
Things to See
Garden of the Sleeping Giant: Just 10 minutes north of Nadi Airport, the garden was
established by US actor Raymond Burr and has fantastic tropical gardens and orchids.
Viseisei Village: This is where the first Fijian people landed and established
themselves. Regular tours to the village begin at Nadi.
Lomolomo Gun Sight: Often a forgotten attraction, this area can be visited - ask
someone from Viseisei Village to take you there. The view of the Mamanucas and
Yasawas is spectacular.
Sri Siva Subrahmaniya Swami Temple: This is the largest and finest South Indian
temple of its kind in the South Pacific. You may visit during the day, but shoes must
be removed. No smoking or photography is permitted and you must be sober.
Sabeto’s Outback and Mud Pools: Half and
full-day excursions with Viti Eco Tours include
a Fijian village, kava ceremony, the Sleeping
Giant range, cave tours, Nadi Bay and the Look
Out Point to the Mamanucas and Yasawas.
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Get to…BEACHCOMBER ISLAND RESORT
So easy to get to…yet so very hard to leave
For information and reservations see your travel agent,
hotel tour desk or contact Beachcomber Island Reservations direct:
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Diving: Nadi-based dive companies are located
at the major resorts and on the main street of Nadi,
and use Mamanuca diving locations. Scuba Bula
Dive (www.scubabula.com) visits more than 20 sites
around the Navula Passage and outer barrier reef.
Fishing: Resorts offer big game, light tackle and
hand-line fishing.
Golf: Denarau Golf and Racquet Club, on Denarau Island, is an 18-hole
championship course with compulsory golf buggies, restaurant, bar and golf shop.
The nearby Nadi Airport Golf Course is a less expensive, local alternative. The Fiji
Mocambo, near the airport, has a nine-hole practice course.
Tennis: The resorts provide tennis courts, Denarau Golf and Racquet Club has
10 floodlit tennis courts, or try the Navakai Tennis Club just before Nadi town.
Gyms: Some hotels have their own inhouse gyms for guests. The alternative is the
Bodylife gym at Namaka, and the Kennedy Gym on the main road to the airport.
Trekking: 1-10 day treks start from Nadi taking trekkers into the mountains. Abaca
Village, Batilamu Trek and Nausori Highlands all have day and overnight treks.
Village visits: There are day tours to Viseisei, Abaca and Nalesutale villages.
Seaspray day sail visits an island village. There are no visits on Sundays.
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Nadi Town is the main shopping centre, and Saturday morning is the busiest
market day. Duty-free shops are located on the main street and also within the
International Airport. Handicraft shops offer a variety of locally produced wooden
and tapa items. Many items are imported so if you are looking for genuine Fijian
articles, check where they have been made. Jack’s of Fiji, on Queens Road, has a
great selection of souvenirs, traditional handcrafts, perfume, jewellery and gifts,
and a wide range of clothing including surf, street and ethnic wear. If you want
something made to size, tailors can work overnight and will deliver the finished
items to your hotel. Maqa I Viti Fijian Arts & Crafts on Main Street also offers a
range of authentic Fijian-made handcrafts.
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A common entrée is kokoda, fish marinated in lime juice with coconut cream.
Try a goat curry at one of the local Indian restaurants or a freshly made roti from
a takeaway stand. Barbecue stands on the roadside in the evenings, provide hot,
cooked takeaways. Fresh curries, local seafood and fresh fruit contribute to the
tropical eating styles.
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Daikoku and Hamacho Restaurants offer Japanese cuisine, or sample the traditional
Fijian fare at Maqa I Viti Restaurant. Chef’s and Sonaisali offer fine dining, and
local Chinese and Indian restaurants provide excellent inexpensive meals. Ohana’s
Restaurant, The Dina Restaurant & Chit Chat all offer delicious seafood platters.
The local nightlife entertainment is provided by Ed’s Bar, ICE, The Bounty at
Martintar (between Nadi Town and the airport), Rangeelas and Steps. Chimes Bar,
at the Sheraton Fiji Resort, and the Meke Lounge at the Westin Fiji Resort & Spa,
are also popular.
Accommodation
19 Wasa Wasa Road, Nadi Bay Beach P: 679 672 3322 F: 679 672 0026
travellersbeach@connect.com.fj www.travellersbeachresort.com.fj
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Backpacker and budget: Affordable accommodation is located around the
Wailoaloa Bay, Martintar, Namaka and Nadi area. Travellers Beach Resort, on
Wailoaloa Beach, has a popular restaurant and bar.
Self-contained apartments and units: These
include villas, time-shares, resorts and lodges
with self-catering facilities in studio, one, two
and three-bedroom units. Sandalwood Lodge,
3km from town, has a choice of self-catering
units with air-conditioning.
Hotels and resorts: There are hotel blocks
and bure styles across a variety of budgets.
Facilities include swimming pool, restaurant,
bar, meeting or conference facilities, tour desk,
games room and generally 24-hour reception.
Anchorage Beach Resort in Vuda offers boutiquestyle accommodation and its own beach.
Daily Happy Hours
Wednesday - Kava Night
Friday- Polynesian Dance &
Fire Show
Saturday - Extended Happy Hour
Sunday - Live Band
Enjoy Japanese cuisine
at its best!
Ideal for backpackers, couples and families. Great swimming beach and the backdrop of the spectacular
Sleeping Giants mountain makes it the most picturesque location in the area. Great food and drinks are our
specialty. We are warm, friendly, and laid-back and welcome everyone to experience our hospitality.
Sandalwood Lodge
Ragg Street, Nadi
Phone - 679 672 2044
Fax - 679 672 0103
sandalwood@connect.com.fj
www.sandalwoodfiji.com
Fully self-contained and
serviced at a great price!
where the welcome is like the weather...always warm
A wide selection of sushi to
Teppan-Yaki dishes at convenient
locations in Suva and Nadi
NADI - Mon to Sat, 12-2pm and 6-9.30pm
Phone (679) 670 3622
Cnr Northernpress & Queens Road, Martinar
SUVA - Mon to Sat, 12-2pm and 5.45-10pm
Phone (679) 330 8968
FNPF Place, Victoria Parade, Suva
www.daikokufiji.com
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Denarau Island
Lautoka
Just 6km west of Nadi, Denarau Island’s port is the gateway to the Mamanuca and
Yasawa islands, renowned for their scenic beauty and stunning white sand beaches.
Backed by the magnificent Mt Evans (Koroyanitu) Range, Lautoka is an
international seaport and the main departure point for the Yasawa Group.
The town’s economy relies heavily on the sugar industry and, during the cutting
and crushing season, you will see the small sugar trains shuttling cane to the
Lautoka Sugar Mill.
Things to See & Do
Shopping
Port Denarau’s brand new retail complex has everything from stylish shops, bars and
cafés to a pharmacy, post office and fully serviced Westpac Bank. Jack’s of Fiji has a
good selection of souvenirs, arts and crafts, perfume, jewellery, gifts and clothing, or
head into Nadi town and browse around the colourful markets for some bargains.
Eating Out & Nightlife
The island’s bars and restaurants offer a full range of options from cafés and coffee
shops to fine dining options. Some of the hotel bars provide nightly entertainment,
and you can also experience a ‘Magiti’ – a Fijian feast followed by traditional song
and dance, or Meke. The new retail complex has a range of dining options, including
Italian, Indian, pizza and seafood restaurants, and Fiji’s first ever Hard Rock Café.
Accommodation
The island has eight luxury world-class resorts and spas, all set in landscaped
tropical gardens with access to private beach areas. There are full business services
plus tour desks and a range of pools, restaurants and bars.
Things to See
South Pacific Distilleries: Located in Lautoka, the distillery bottles rum, whisky,
vodka and gin. Tours are available during working hours.
Koroyanitu National Heritage Park: The area has beautiful walks through native
Dakua forests and grasslands, as well as birdwatching and archaeological sites.
Sabeto Mud Pools: Tours are available around this private property with hot
water springs and hot thermal mud pools.
Things to Do
Diving: Dive excursions leave from
Vuda Marina in Lautoka to explore the
waters around the Mamanuca group.
Village visits: Local tour operators
offer several options for visiting traditional
villages. Facilities are generally quite
basic – usually cold water showers and
communal facilities.
Island hopping: Blue Lagoon Cruises offer
multi-day voyages to the Yasawa Islands
with options to dive, swim, snorkel, bushwalk and visit a traditional Fijian village
and shell market.
Shopping: Jack’s of Fiji in Lautoka town
has a selection of souvenirs, arts and crafts,
perfume, jewellery, gifts and clothing.
Trekking: Abaca Village, inland from
Lautoka, and the Central/Nausori Highlands
offer excellent day and extended treks.
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Cruises/Island Hopping: There are all sorts of cruising adventures on offer down
at Port Denarau’s Marina. Cruise ships, motor launches and tall ships will ferry
you out to the Mamanucas and Yasawas for a range of activities. Go snorkelling,
enjoy a tropical picnic on beautiful Tivua Island, take a tall ship safari with Captain
Cook Cruises (phone 670 1823) to the Yasawas, swim with the rays or experience a
yaqona (kava) ceremony in a traditional Fijian village.
Diving: Scuba diving enthusiasts are well catered for, from beginners to advanced.
Some of the cruises also incorporate diving excursions on their itineraries.
Game Fishing and Sightseeing Charters: Full and half-day charters available.
Golf & Tennis: The Denarau Golf & Racquet Club has an 18-hole championship
course, floodlit tennis courts and a golf store.
Hot Air Balloon & Skydive Fiji: Take to the skies for a hot air balloon flight or
tandem sky dive. You can book from any hotel tour desk.
Watersports & Leisure: The island’s resorts offer plenty of action on the water
including parasailing, waterskiing, sailing, jet-skiing, kayaking and snorkelling, as
well as leisure activities including lawn bowls, archery, volleyball and horseriding.
Accommodation
Lautoka offers a wide range of accommodation from backpacker and budget to hotels
and bures. Village stays often have cold showers and communal accommodation.
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Magnificent scenery can be enjoyed as the road winds down from the mountain,
past Viti Levu Bay, to the region of Rakiraki, two hours north of Lautoka. This
unspoilt area is known as the Suncoast, and combines the lush tropical climate
of the east coast with the sunny climate of the west. As Viti Levu’s northernmost
point, it enjoys spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and breathtaking views out
to Nananu-i-Ra Island, a 15 minute boat ride offshore. Ellington Wharf is the
departure point for ferries travelling to the northern island of Vanua Levu. Rakiraki
is serviced by frequent buses, taxis and hired vans/cars from Lautoka and Nadi,
and access to Nananu-i-Ra is by water taxi.
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Westech Gold Mine: This operational goldmine
is located at Vatukola (inland between Rakiraki
and Ba). Security is tight and you won’t be
allowed in unless it’s a business visit.
Yaqara Ranch: Fenced paddocks near Rakiraki
are home to 5500 head of cattle, and you may
also see Fijian cowboys on horses. A thriving
mango farm has been established at Yaqara,
and Fiji Water is bottled in the area. Fiji’s local
‘Bollywood’ film-making district has also
become established here.
UdreUdre Tomb: The tomb of Fiji’s last known
cannibal lies just outside Rakiraki. This infamous
warrior chief was said to have dined on 99
other chieftains.
Naiserelagi Catholic Mission: This historic 1917
mission southeast of Rakiraki enjoys a scenic
location overlooking Viti Levu Bay. It is famous
for its mural of a black Christ, painted by Jean
Charlot in 1962.
Nananu-i-Ra: This hilly little island is known for its peaceful bays and white,
sandy beaches. Just 3.5km square, it is ideal for visitors wanting an offshore
island experience without too many travel costs. The island has good trekking,
with beautiful views of the reefs and turquoise waters from its hilltops. There is
excellent diving and windsurfing.
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Beach activities: Nananu-i-Ra has seven stunning
beaches and bays, with great snorkelling and
swimming. You can walk or kayak around the
island in about 4-5 hours.
Diving: The spectacular reefs off Nananu-i-Ra have
superb soft and hard corals and plenty of colorful
fish, especially out in the Bligh Waters. Snorkelling
trips depart to the outer reefs from Ellington Wharf
daily. Kitesurfing/Windsurfing: This is said to be
the best in Fiji and very popular from June to
January with trade winds of 15+ knots.
Sea kayaking: Trips around the islands
and bays range from short trips, to sevenday safaris combining local village stays.
Departures are from Ellington Wharf.
Fishing: Handline, sport and game fishing
are popular, with an abundance of wahoo,
waloo, giant trevally and tuna. There are
daily departures from Ellington Wharf.
Village visits: Local tour operators offer
several options for visiting traditional villages.
Facilities are generally quite basic – usually
cold water showers and communal facilities.
With its azure waters and long white sandy beach, beautiful Natadola Beach
is considered the best on Fiji’s Coral Coast, and one of the finest in the South
Pacific. It’s the perfect destination for beach lovers, with all tide swimming and
plenty of water activities from windsurfing to diving.
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Navo Island: This National Heritage site is
home to a massive cave and ancient stone
burial mounds. The woodlands have several
walking trails leading to secluded coves.
Sanasana Village: This local village offers a
cultural display and guided tour. The village
still has the remains of an old temple which
dates back several hundred years.
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Accommodation – Suncoast-Rakiraki
On the mainland, there is hotel, resort and backpacker accommodation.
Accommodation – Nananu-i-Ra
Backpacker is the main style throughout Nananu-i-Ra and it’s all about relaxing
with the beach and the sea at your doorstep. The island’s accommodation reflects
this style with cool, tiled floors and lots of natural ventilation. The beachfront
cottages, private double rooms and dormitories have kitchens or you can dine in
the beachfront restaurants.
Beach Activities: Natadola boasts all tide swimming, and there is boogie
boarding and windsurfing on the beachfront.
Cultural Visit: Experience a traditional meke (song and dance) show and lovo
feast at a Fijian village.
Diving & Snorkelling: Go snorkelling or join a diving excursion, and explore the
underwater environment just offshore and around Navo Island. Natadola Reef
offers some fantastic dive spots and swim-throughs.
Fishing: There are game fishing adventures available or try your luck with a handline.
Golf: Enjoy the views at the 18 hole golf course at InterContinental Fiji Golf
Resort & Spa. Some of the holes are right on the water’s edge.
Horseriding: Take a horse ride along the beach and up through the surrounding hills.
Kayaking: Paddle the blue waters around Navo Island and explore Tuva River’s
mangrove forest.
Surfing: Natadola is famous for its surf and has some good breaks for both
beginners and experts. It hosts several annual surfing competitions.
Accommodation
Overlooking the waters of Natadola Bay is the new luxury InterContinental Fiji
Golf Resort & Spa, and there is also boutique accommodation at Natadola Beach
Resort and Yatule Beach Resort.
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Coral Coast
The Queen’s Road runs from Lautoka to Suva along the southern coast of Viti
Levu. From the time it encounters the sea, to near Pacific Harbour, this stretch
is known as the Coral Coast. Sigatoka, on the edge of the Sigatoka River at the
western end of the highway, is the main town. Some of Fiji’s oldest historic sites
are accessible along the Coral Coast.
Things to See
Kalevu South Pacific Cultural Centre: Opposite Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort, the
centre gives an insight into traditional Fijian housing, lifestyle and history.
Kula Eco Park Fiji: Located opposite the Outrigger on the Lagoon Fiji.
Momi Heritage Gun Sites: Momi was a key strategic link between the USA and
Australia during World War II. Cared for by the National Trust of Fiji Islands.
Biausevu Waterfalls/Naihehe Caves: Adventures in Paradise in Korotogo operate
a full day trip to Sigatoka including the falls and caves.
Sigatoka Sand Dunes: The Sigatoka Sand Dune Information Centre is the starting
point for a walk to across the dunes to the open sea. Remains of the ancient Lapita
people are still being uncovered in the dunes.
Sigatoka Pottery Villages: These have a daily
programme (except Sundays) that includes a
welcome ceremony, village entertainment and
a pottery making demonstration.
SIGATOKA RIVER SAFARI offers international guests a truly authentic
cultural experience as we transport you deep into the heart of Fiji.
Traveling along Fiji’s majestical Sigatoka River aboard our purposebuilt safari jetboat, you will be enthralled by what you see and hear.
Have your heart warmed and your soul touched, as you visit an
authentic Fijian village*.
After your voyage of discovery you’ll soon agree that Sigatoka River
Safari is ‘’Simply Unforgettable!’’
*Please note Sigatoka River Safari visits a different village each day
of the week.
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Things to Do
Sigatoka River Safari: Venture into Fiji’s interior along the Sigatoka River aboard
a custom built jetboat and take part in an authentic Fijian village experience.
Diving: Diving is offered from all the resorts on the Coral Coast including
Waidroka. Mike’s Divers at Votua Village is a community operated dive outlet.
Surfing: Frigates Pass is the most famous surf spot accessible from the Coral Coast.
The Waidroka Bay Resort provides boat transfers. Sigatoka also has a beach break.
Rafting: Bilibili rafting is a popular day trip and may include a village visit and
Sigatoka cave exploration.
Cycling: Most of the resorts have mountain bikes available. Take care on the
inland roads.
Beach activities: Swimming, watersports, snorkelling and reef walking.
Natadola Train: The Natadola Train departs daily from outside the Fijian Resort and
is the only passenger train in Fiji. It goes to Natadola Beach for lunch, and returns.
Golf: There are nine-hole courses at The Naviti Resort and Shangri-La’s Fijian
Resort, as well as a nine-hole putting course at the Warwick Fiji.
Shopping: Jacks of Fiji, located in Sigatoka and at various resorts along the Coral
Coast, has a great selection of souvenirs, arts and crafts, perfume, jewellery and
clothing. Baravi Handicrafts near Korolevu is also well worth a visit.
Accommodation
Accommodation styles range from backpackers and self-contained apartments to
boutique resorts, hotels and dedicated surf resorts.
Cascading waterfalls and lush tropical forest have earned Kadavu (pronounced
Kand-a-vu) a reputation as one of Fiji’s most beautiful islands.
Located south of Viti Levu, Kadavu also enjoys some of the world’s best diving with
the Great Astrolabe Reef stretching its mighty coral formations along the entire eastern
side of the island. Beneath the surface, the island’s pristine waters offer excellent
visibility, with gardens of hard and soft corals, vertical walls, caves and brilliant
tropical fish. Good dive sites can be found around Soso and Naiqoro Passages.
The island’s surf resorts offer world-class and beginner breaks. Surfing is good around
Cape Washington, at the southern-most end of Kadavu, and at Vesi Passage, off
Matava. Sea kayaking over the island’s clear waters is another option for exploring.
On land, the lush rainforest, mountain ranges, bush trails and waterfalls are a
delight for hikers, and local guides can show you the rare birdlife unique to the
island, including the Kadavu parrot.
Accommodation & Getting There
Kadavu’s resorts offer a variety of quality accommodation from backpacker and
family budget resorts to eco and more lavishly appointed resorts – all offering
their own style of Fijian hospitality. Papageno Resort at Vunisea offers Fijianstyle bures. The main town of Vunisea, overlooking Namalata Bay, has services
including a post office, hospital and airstrip. There are daily flights to Vunisea
from Nadi & Suva with Pacific Sun, or seaplanes and a ferry service from Suva.
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Pacific Coast
BEQA LAGOON COAST
At the Suva end of the Coral Coast, Pacific Coast is fast becoming known as Fiji’s
adventure playground. This upmarket canal development looks out towards Beqa
Island, home of Fiji’s famous firewalkers. There are superb diving and fishing sites
offshore in the Beqa Lagoon, a world famous surfing break at Yanuca Island, and a
championship golf course. This ‘green’ side of Fiji, with its higher rainfall, creates ideal
conditions for the rainforests. Inland are the grasslands of the Namosi Highlands.
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Stylishly nestled on the beachfront
between tropical palms, Uprising offers
adventure, relaxation and sheer natural
beauty all in one stunning safe location.
Imagine a beautiful, fun, friendly, & stylish
place on the beach where the young and
young-at-heart come to play. Authentic
Fijian accommodation options ranging
from traditional thatched beachfront
bures to spacious tree-house shared
facilities.
Relax on the beach, by the pool, in a
hammock or take advantage of the many
activities on offer. World-famous Beqa
Lagoon, world-class shark diving and soft
coral, white water rafting, game fishing,
horse riding, jet ski safaris, and cultural
shows, golf, and shopping.
Things to See
The Arts Village: This superb retail and cultural complex brings to life Fijian culture
and customs with fantasy style shows and tours demonstrating the different facets
of traditional culture. Sample local foods, meet the villagers and see how ancient
Fijians went about their daily lives.
Yanuca Island: Located in Beqa lagoon, Yanuca is known for its beautiful beaches
and surfing at Frigates Passage, south of the island. Yanuca is also popular with day
trippers, and divers and has a single small village, and a surf camp.
Beqa Island: This small rugged island has several resorts and eight villages, some
of which still practice the ancient art of firewalking.
Navua: East of Pacific Coast, the township of Navua along the banks of the Navua
River serves mainly as a market, and you can see local farmers bringing their
produce into town on bilibili rafts and local river taxis.
Namosi Highlands: These golden, grassy mountains are relatively dry, and the
remote villages here are more traditional.
SUBLIME WATER SPORTS & TOURS
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Located on the grounds of Uprising Beach Resort is
Sublime Water Sports and Tours: offering guests staying
in Pacific Harbour and along the Coral Coast, and Suva,
with a menu of adventure day tours and sports to suit!
JET SKI ISLAND HOPPING TOURS: snorkelling gear
included, lunch, transfers, guides, safety equipment.
Leaving daily is the Jet Ski Island Tour: an adrenalin
packed island hoping experience allowing guests to
experience the Islands of Beqa Lagoon on their own
personalised water craft: Leave the coast of Viti Levu, on
a 45 min jet ski ride heading out to Yanuca Island, land
at Batiluva Beach Resort & Marine Reserve, for lunch,
some of Fiji’s finest snorkelling, & beach activities before
heading back to the big island. Our brand new Jet skis
& knowledgeable guides will give you an island hopping
experience like no other!
DAY CRUISES TO THE ISLANDS OF BEQA LAGOON:
snorkelling gear included, lunch, transfers, certified crew
If the Jet Ski Island tour is a little too much action, climb
aboard our 40ft Cat Day Cruise Boat, and enjoy one of
Fiji’s most stunning location, Beqa Lagoon: Leaving three
days a week, Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday, speed out to
the islands comfortably enjoying the views, sand banks
and coral reefs of Beqa Lagoon & the legendary Shark
Fin Passage.
Also available are game fishing full or 1/2 day charters,
surf charters, jungle trekking & waterfall tours Tuesday,
Thursday & Sunday, & horse riding.
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Arts Village Shows: An extravaganza of stunts,
singing, music, dancing, costumes and storytelling
that includes the Beqa Firewalkers and re-enactments
of ancient Fijian legends.
Cruises/Watersports: There is kayaking, jet-skiing,
horse-boarding, banana boat rides and snorkelling
on the lagoon, and day cruises across to the island
of Yanuca.
Diving: Several operators, including Aqua-Trek Beqa
and Beqa Adventure Divers, visit dive spots in the
Beqa Lagoon, famous for its soft coral dives, and also
offer shark dive encounters. Good dive sites include
Frigates Pass, Side Streets and Caesar’s Rocks.
Golfing: You can practise your swing at the 18-hole Pearl Championship Golf
Course & Country Club. Set in beautiful tropical rainforest with winding waterways,
this challenging 72 par course is designed by Robert Trent Jones Junior and is said
to be one of the most adventurous in the world.
Fishing: There is excellent hand-line, sports and game fishing in Beqa Lagoon.
Tours and charters depart from Pacific Coast.
Guided Walks: One to four day guided treks take walkers across the Namosi Highlands.
Horse Boarding & Blind Soccer: Try jetboarding Fijiaan style – with a horse
pulling you along, or join a game of soccer where all the players are blindfolded
except for the referee! These two new activities are arranged by Uprising Beach
Resort, phone (679) 345 2200.
Rafting/River Tours: Whitewater rafting and kayaking tours of 1-2 days head down
the Navua and Luva Rivers, and include a village visit. Rivers Fiji, phone (679) 345
0147, operates out of Pacific Coast.
Sea Kayaking: Rivers Fiji offer sea kayaking tours around Beqa Island.
Surfing: Frigates Passage off Yanuca Island is a world-class break for experienced surfers
only. You can get there from either Pacific Coast or the surf camp on Yanuca Island.
ZIP Fiji: Feel the rush as you soar through the rainforest canopy with Fiji’s only
canopy zipline at Wanadoi Plantation.
Eating Out & Nightlife
Local options for dining out include Indian, Chinese and European, and there are
restaurants and bars at the resorts and the Arts Village. Navua market has fresh
fruit and vegetables. The resorts and the Arts Village offer entertainment with
a meke and firewalking displays by the Beqa firewalkers. The Arts Village offers
fantasy-style shows that include re-enactments of ancient Fijian legends, as well
as singing, music, dancing, costumes and storytelling.
Accommodation
The shopping centre at the Arts Village has a wide variety of stores selling
handicrafts, carvings, clothing, sportswear, CDs, Fijian jewellery and souvenirs. A 20
minute bus ride to bustling little Navua town will give you the opportunity to visit
some of the local shops and tailors.
Backpacker and budget: There are
budget options throughout Pacific
Coast, with dormitory, private rooms
and self-contained options available.
The Uprising Beach Resort offers
beachfront restort-style backpacking.
Self-contained apartments and houses:
Timeshare apartments and villa rentals
are available on the quiet streets and
canals around the golf course.
Resorts and hotels: There is mid-range
accommodation and upmarket resorts.
Facilities include swimming pool,
restaurant, bar, meeting or conference
facilities and tour desk.
Village Stays: These are available in the
Navua River district and on Beqa Island.
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Swimming: The city’s giant outdoor Olympic swimming pool is a great place for
a cooling swim on a hot day.
Running: The Hash House Harriers meet at 5.30pm on Mondays in Suva.
Hiking: The Rucksack Club has day and weekend tramps, phone Tourism Fiji on
(679) 330 2433 for details. Colo-i-Suva is an easy trip from the city and has some well
maintained bushwalks with mountain pools and waterfalls en route. A longer hike, near
the town of Lami, climbs to the top of Mount Korobaba. There are guided highland
treks through the province of Ra from May to October, with overnight village stays.
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from 6am to 6pm.
Fiji Museum: Fiji’s national museum has one of the best collections of Fijian artefacts
in the world, including kava bowls, weapons, necklaces and breastplates and tools. At
the entrance to the museum, the Thurston Gardens are located on the original village
site of Suva, and display many species of flora from the South Pacific region.
City Sights: Suva’s sights include fine colonial buildings, the Roman Catholic Cathedral
(1902), the impressive Government Buildings, rusting shipwrecks on the reef, the old
cemetery with its Chinese area, the bustling city market and the adjacent fish market.
Fiji Spice Gardens: Located between Navua and Suva, the gardens grow and sell
spices including nutmeg, vanilla and cardamom.
Colo-I-Suva Forest Park: In the hills at the back of Suva, this 245ha park is only
11km from downtown Suva. Fresh, green and unspoiled, it has lovely forest walks
through native and mahogany trees, as well as birds, lizards and animals. The entry
fee is F$5. Try not to take unnecessary valuables and request a Forest Ranger to
point out the trekking for you.
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The harbour city of Suva sits on a hilly peninsula between Laucala Bay and Suva
Harbour at Viti Levu’s southeastern corner. Enjoying stunning views, this vibrant,
multi-cultural capital is the largest city in the South Pacific with a population of
about 247,000, and a great selection of shops, restaurants and bustling nightspots.
An exciting blend of cultures and colour, Suva is home to the country’s largest
market, and a thriving textile industry. Many of Fiji’s key institutes, including the
University of the South Pacific and the Fiji School of Medicine, are found here.
Nausori International Airport is located 30 minutes to the north.
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Golf: The Fiji Golf Club is located in Suva’s Vatuwaqa suburb.
Yachting: Suva hosts a Hobie Cat 16 fleet based at the new National Sailing Centre
at Beach Road, Suva Point, Laucala Bay. Phone (679) 999 8811 to arrange a ride for
weekend fleet racing, or a fun sail.
Surfing: You can travel by boat to the surf break near Suva lighthouse. The Fiji Surf
Association has details of conditions, phone (679) 999 7719.
River Tours: Operators pick up at Suva hotels for rafting and canoeing tours down
Navua and Rewa Rivers.
Shopping, Arts & Crafts
Marks and Cummings Streets are the centre of town and feature small,
independent traders. Clothing in Suva is an absolute bargain, and can be made to
measure (often overnight) from one of the city’s tailors.
Situated near the waterfront, Suva’s Handicraft Market is a bustling, colourful
trading post for handicrafts and other products from throughout the Fiji Islands.
Crafts include traditional woven baskets and mats, jewellery, souvenirs, and
wooden bowls and dishes. Wooden items should be checked for borer, and be
prepared to barter. The Fiji Museum is another good place to see traditional Fijian
crafts and one of the finest in the South Pacific, with excellent exhibits on South
Pacific cultures and history. There is a well-stocked museum shop.
Suva’s Flea Market located along Rodwell Road has souvenirs, clothing, traditional
wooden artefacts and woven handicrafts at reasonable prices. Jack’s of Fiji has a large
selection of souvenirs, traditional handcrafts, perfume, jewellery, gifts and clothing.
MHCC, Suva Central, Mid City Mall and the newly opened Tappoo Department
Store in downtown Suva are also good shopping destinations.
On the third Sunday of each month the Esquires Coffee Houses arts and crafts
market is held on Loftus Street. Visitors are welcome.
Eating Out & Nightlife
Suva is the place for lively nightclubs and bars, though it’s best not to go on your
own. Wear tidy clothing and always take a taxi, even if you’re in a group. Friday
and Saturday nights are the busiest, when Victoria Parade fills up with clubbers.
Traps, Birdland, Boo Jungle, Burbon & Bluez, The Ranch, O2, Purple Haze, Bar 66,
O’Reilly’s and Bad Dog Café are popular haunts for locals and visitors. The Village
Six Cinema complex in Downtown Suva shows the latest Hollywood releases for
$5.50. Suva’s multi-cultural population means that restaurants cater for all tastes
and budgets, and the many curry houses provide a delicious upmarket and budget
alternative. Enjoy the best of Japanese cuisine at Daikoku, sample the Indian and
fusion cuisine at Chillibites or choose from Italian, Chinese and Korean cuisine.
Backpacker and budget: Suva has some excellent
budget options, with dormitory and private rooms.
Self-contained apartments, units and houses:
There is a good selection of self-contained accommodation for those who prefer to self-cater, including
some mid-range motels and homestays. Studio 6
Apartments, on the fringe of the CBD, has air-conditioned
rooms and some with basic cooking facilities.
Resorts and hotels: Facilities generally include
swimming pool, restaurant, bar and meeting or
conference facilities.
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Founded in 1904, we house the most
comprehensive collection of Fijian artefacts
in existence.
We display historical and archaeological
collections and have a reference library and
archives containing rare books, photographs
and documents from the South Pacific.
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday 9am-4.30pm
Friday 9am-4pm. Saturday 9am-4.30pm.
Admission
Adult $7 Child (up to 15yrs) $5
Thurston Gardens, Suva
PO Box 2023, Government Buildings, Suva
PHONE 679 331 5944 FAX 679 330 5143
EMAIL fijimuseum@kidanet.net.fj
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Enjoy Japanese cuisine
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A wide selection of sushi to
Teppan-Yaki dishes at convenient
locations in Suva and Nadi
NADI - Mon to Sat, 12-2pm and 6-9.30pm
Phone (679) 670 3622
Cnr Northernpress & Queens Road, Martinar
SUVA - Mon to Sat, 12-2pm and 5.45-10pm
Phone (679) 330 8968
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