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Mamanuca
Since the Mamanuca island group is located inside the outer reef, which helps to create a protective barrier in its waters, it is the ideal location for enjoying a number of different water sports and activities. Some sports and activities that are particularly popular in this area include scuba diving, boating, and snorkeling. Snorkeling in the azure waters of Mamanuca offers a unique experience, as the area offers opportunities to encounter large fish as well as harmless sharks.
Yasawa
At the Yasawa Islands , visitors can enjoy backpacking, scuba diving, and tanning on the white sandy beaches. Bird watching is also a popular activity on these Fiji islands. In addition, there are plenty of guided hiking trips available at the Yasawa Islands . On special occasions, it is even possible for visitors to join the villagers on a fish drive and to enjoy other cultural experience.
Coral Coast
Beach lovers will enjoy taking a ride on the scenic railway at the Coral Coast , which takes them to the island's most pristine beach: Natadola beach. Bird lovers can also visit the Kula Bird Eco Park while visiting the Coral Coast and nature lovers will want to partake in the waterfall and cannibal cave tours. To get an up close look at Fiji culture, visitors can visit the Nayawa village in order to watch pottery making. Or, Fiji travelers can partake in the more exciting aspects of Fiji culture by participating in rafting or bilibili tours, which also feature visits to villages and exploration of caves. |
Sunshine Coast
Those that enjoy adventure water sports will find plenty of opportunities for fun when visiting the Sunshine Coast area. A Fiji vacation also would not be complete without visiting Udreudre's tomb, which can be found in this region. Chief Udreudre is the most notorious of Fiji 's cannibals. His tomb is surrounded by nearly 900 stones, which Udreudre's son claimed represented each of the chief's victims. Cultural enthusiasts will also want to make a trip to the Naiserelagi Catholic Mission, which was built in 1917 and contains a famous mural of a black Christ that was painted in 1962.
Vanua Levu and Taveuni
The Big Island of Vanua Levu offers plenty of entertainment options. One of the best kept secrets of the area, however, is Savusavu. Here, a Fiji vacation can include a visit to hot springs , rainforests, and even a pearl farm. Visitors that wish to see amazing waterfalls, on the other hand, must visit the garden island of Tavuni . Here, they can view epic waterfalls flowing from steep slopes and high cliffs. The area is also home to lush rain forests and animal watching opportunities.
Nature lovers will also enjoy visiting Labasa and seeing the cobra rock, while sites like the Waitabu Marine Park offer encounters with nature as well as rich cultural experiences. Here, visitors can take one of two tours: the “Cultural Experience Tour” that includes a traditional raft “bilibili” ride and a snorkeling tour or the “Backpackers” tour that also includes a guided boat trip and snorkeling opportunities.
Another opportunity to explore nature can be found at the Bouma National Heritage Park , which is home to the Lavena Coastal Walk. Along this walk, visitors can explore rainforests, beaches, and traditional gardens. In all, the walk takes about three to four hours and takes visitors through the settlement of Naba, across the Wainisairi River suspension bridge, and past the Wainibau Falls .
Pacific Harbour
“The Adventure Capital of Fiji,” the Pacific Harbour region, has plenty of entertainment options available to Fiji visitors. Here, travelers can enjoy a round of golf at the 18 hole championship golf course and can spend time at the inland waterway. Diving is also a popular form of entertainment in this area, with the island of Bega being known throughout he world for its amazing diving opportunities as well as opportunities to enjoy other water activities such as fishing. Yanuca Island also offers world-class surfing breaks, while inflatable raft and kayak tours down the Luva and Navua Rivers providing an unforgettable Fiji experience.
Suva
Suva offers numerous markets, restaurants, nightclubs, cinemas, hotels with
wireless Internet access where one can play some online casino, and bars to entertain those
enjoying a Fiji vacation. Those that like to be active may want to shoot a
round of golf at the Fiji Golf course, while others might want to go on a
hiking trip with the Rucksack Club. For those visitors that enjoy watching
sports, hosted events can regularly be found at the National sports stadium
and gymnasium.
A walk down the main avenue, Victoria Parade, takes visitors past a number
of restaurants and shopping opportunities as well a The Roman Catholic
Cathedral. At the end of the walk, visitors can also take visitors to the
Government Buildings.
Suva, the capital city of Fiji Islands, is the hub of the South Pacific and
its hotels provide room accommodation from budget through to luxury. Since
Suva is the government and commercial centre for Fiji, hotel accommodation
is widely used by business guests. The properties are therefore
well-equipped with first-rate dining facilities, business centres, Internet
access and other amenities.
Tourists also visit the capital city for duty-free shopping, restaurants,
and cinemas. Sightseeing takes in the colourful produce market by the wharf
area, the Fiji Museum, the Government Buildings, and Parliament buildings.
During the year there are special sporting events and music festivals, which
sees an increase in hotel occupancy. A significant percentage of Fiji's
population lives and works in Suva, many employed in the tourism and
hospitality sector. In spite of the modern high-rise hotels and office
buildings, there are still many colonial-era buildings in downtown Suva,
providing an interesting mix of old and new.
Lomaiviti
When visiting the Lomaiviti group, visitors can enjoy spending time at Levuka on the island of Ovalau . Here, they can participate in fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking, and sightseeing. In addition, they can enjoy a historical town tour during which then can see and learn about the many historical sites to be seen in this former capital town.
Kadavu
The nature lover won't want to leave the Kadavu Group, as this unspoiled land still has about 75% of its rainforests and offers a great variety of wildlife. Birds are abundant in the area, including four species that can only be found on the island. The group is also renown for offering some of the best diving in the world, which can be found along the Great Astrolabe Reef located on the eastern side of the island. Within these waters, visitors can explore caves, soft corals, tropical fish, and vertical walls.
Hiking through the mountains and forests of the island is also a favorite pastime of visitors. Waterfalls abound and local guides provide tours through the natural landscape. |
