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Fiji✨ 10 best things to do in Fiji

Things to do in Fiji

1. Island-hop the YasawasHop between rugged volcanic islands and palm-fringed beaches on the daily catamaran from Nadi.
2. Snorkel with manta raysSwim alongside giant manta rays in the channels of the Yasawa Islands during the cooler months.
3. Join a kava ceremonySit cross-legged in a village and share bowls of earthy kava (yaqona) to welcome you as a guest.
4. Dive the soft coralsExplore the Rainbow Reef and Great White Wall off Taveuni, famed for kaleidoscopic soft corals.
5. Shark dive at Beqa LagoonWatch bull and reef sharks up close on one of the world's best-known shark dives.
6. Raft the Upper Navua RiverPaddle through steep canyons and waterfalls in the rainforested highlands of Viti Levu.
7. Visit Sri Siva Subramaniya TempleAdmire the colourful Dravidian architecture of Nadi's great temple, often described as the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere.
8. Walk the Sigatoka Sand DunesTrek across giant coastal dunes where archaeologists found Lapita pottery fragments.
9. Explore Bouma National Heritage ParkHike to the Tavoro Waterfalls through Taveuni's lush rainforest.
10. Watch Fijian rugbyFeel the passion at a local rugby match, the national sport and a source of huge pride.

Fiji🗺️ Where to visit in Fiji

Where to go in Fiji

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  Nadi & DenarauViti Levu · gatewayThe main arrival point, with markets, a famous Hindu temple and easy boat transfers to the islands.
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  Mamanuca IslandsIslands · beaches & resortsClose to Nadi, with powdery beaches, clear lagoons and easy snorkelling and day trips.
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  Yasawa IslandsIslands · backpacker beachesA long chain of dramatic islands with budget-friendly eco-resorts and manta ray snorkelling.
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  Coral CoastSouth Viti Levu · coastA string of beaches, villages and resorts, with the Sigatoka dunes and cultural shows nearby.
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  SuvaCapital · city lifeFiji's bustling, multicultural capital with the Fiji Museum, markets and colonial buildings.
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  TaveuniGarden Island · nature & divingA lush, mountainous island with waterfalls, rainforest hikes and world-class soft-coral diving.
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  LevukaOvalau · historic townFiji's first colonial capital, a UNESCO-listed port town with a sleepy, old-world atmosphere.
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  Pacific HarbourSouth Viti Levu · adventureBase for shark diving in Beqa Lagoon and river rafting in the highlands.

Fiji🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Fiji

Best time to visit Fiji

Fiji has a tropical climate with temperatures around 26–31 °C all year. The western sides of the big islands, around Nadi, are much drier and sunnier than the windward east, where Suva gets frequent rain.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Nadi (approximate averages).

Fiji🎉 Festivals & events in Fiji

• August
  Hibiscus FestivalSuva's long-running carnival features parades, food stalls, rides and a popular pageant.
• July
  Bula FestivalNadi celebrates the Fijian spirit of 'bula' with music, dancing, rides and a festival queen contest.
• October–November
  DiwaliIndo-Fijian communities light up homes with lamps and share sweets during the festival of lights.
• 10 October
  Fiji DayIndependence is celebrated with ceremonies, parades and community gatherings across the country.

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Fiji🎒 Backpacking Fiji – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $50–80 a day

• A hop-on hop-off catamaran pass is the easiest way to explore the Yasawas, with budget island lodges that include meals.
• Local buses on Viti Levu are cheap, frequent and open-sided – great for seeing the countryside between Nadi and Suva.
• Eat at Indo-Fijian roti shops and market stalls for cheap, delicious curries.
• Bring a small bundle of kava root (sevusevu) as a gift when visiting a village.
• Stock up on snacks and sunscreen in Nadi, as island prices are much higher.

Fiji🛡️ Safety & money in Fiji

Emergency: 911 emergency · 917 police

Fiji🛬 Getting to Fiji

Nadi International Airport (NAN) on Viti Levu is the main gateway, with direct flights from Australia, New Zealand, the US and Pacific neighbours. Suva's Nausori Airport handles some regional and domestic flights.

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Fiji💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Fiji

• Fiji is made up of more than 300 islands, about a third of which are inhabited.
• The 180° meridian passes through Fiji, but the International Date Line bends around it so the whole country shares one date.
• Fiji's sevens rugby team won the country's first Olympic gold medal in 2016.
• A fire-walking tradition is practised by people from the island of Beqa.
• 'Fiji time' is a well-known local phrase for the relaxed approach to schedules.

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