Travel Fiji
Backpacking Fiji - The Islands
Backpacking Fiji : The Islands Suva Suva is the capital of the islands and is only a four hour drive from Nadi. One of the things we liked about this place is...
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Ovalau - Lomaiviti Islands
It may only be a 15-minute flight from Suva to Ovalau, but it's often said that the two places seem worlds away. Drier, sunnier and more laid-back than Viti Levu, Ovalau also...
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Island Hopping |
 With more than 300 islands in the Fijian archipelago you really are spoilt for choice.But one of the most well-trodden circuits, particularly among the backpacking crowd, are the north-westerly Yasawa Islands. There are about 20 islands in this route, with Kuata, Waya, Wayasewa and Naviti among the most beautiful. The first three take about two hours to reach by catamaran from Nadi while Naviti, the largest chain of the group, is another 50 minutes away. All boast a great mix of activities, including terrific hiking trails, beautiful beaches and offshore snorkeling, as well as reasonably priced backpacker accommodation. Another stunning selection of islands are the Mamanucas, which lie to the south of the Yasawa Islands. If you're really into your surfing or sunbathing, then these are probably the places to head. Dubbed the Fijian ‘Surfers' Paradise' by some, wave lovers have been making the journey to the amazing coral islands since the mid-1980s. It was back then that word first started to get around about an unbelievable surf spot called Cloudbreak off Tavarua Island. But if you prefer being a sun-loving layabout, some of Tavarua's sister isles are probably more suited to you, with beautiful white-sand beaches on Beachcomber, Malolo Levu, Malolo Lailai, Mana, Matamanoa, Naviti, Qalito and Treasure Islands. |
Top Things to do in Fiji
Sample Grassroots Fijian Culture
Pick up any guidebook on Fiji and they'll all say how friendly the local people are,particularly to us tourists. So if you want to see if that's not a load of...
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Bird Watching
Fiji is renowned for being home to some of the most exotic looking birds, of the flying variety, on the planet, so why not dust down those binoculars and aim them...
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Island Hopping
With more than 300 islands in the Fijian archipelago you really are spoilt for choice.But one of the most well-trodden circuits, particularly among the backpacking crowd, arethe north-westerly Yasawa Islands.There...
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Go Scuba Diving
Some of the most gorgeous diving spots in the world can be found around Fiji's 300-plusislands so if you're not too shit scared of what lies beneath, strap on a...
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Adrenalin Watersports Fiji
The Adrenalin Capital of Fiji! Surf-Dive-Cruise-Fish-Fly! For things to do in Fiji, including surf charters, scuba diving, game fishing, hot air ballooning, watersports, luxury charters and island-hopping leisure cruising, visit Adrenalin...
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Rainforest Trekking
Unlike say in northern Australia, where you may be unfortunate enough to be bitten inhalf by a 20ft croc, Fiji's rainforests are unique in that they have no harmful, horriblebastards...
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Go Cycling
Getting on two wheels will not only help you work off some of that horrible beer bellyyou've grown, it will also allow you to see more of Fiji's natural beauty. But...
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Ovalau - Lomaiviti Islands
It may only be a 15-minute flight from Suva to Ovalau, but it's often said that the two places seem worlds away. Drier, sunnier and more laid-back than Viti Levu, Ovalau also...
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Visit the Capital Suva
It would be rude to come to a country and not visit its capital wouldn't it? Oh OK, so no-one bothers going to Canberra, we know, but Fiji's capital Suva iswell...
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