Why Go To Fiji?

More then anything else, Fiji is an exotic destination with over 330 extraordinary islands and hundreds of little motu;s. Fiji is known as the friendliest vacation destination! We speak English too. It's the exhilaration of a dolphin arching high into the air beside your boat; the long gliding swoop of an orange dove through the rainforest; the smiles of excited children performing in unison to the beat of a hollow log drum.

Our islands can sizzle with excitement or murmur with the quiet calm of pristine nature. Where else can you swim with huge, harmless manta rays congregating by the shore, snorkel over giant rainbow gardens of soft coral, or scuba dive the White Wall and famous Astrolabe Reef. Fiji is where the Cloud Breaker, the incredible six-metre wave found offshore at Tavarua, draws surfers from around the world. It is also where you can float in the calm, quiet waters of a turquoise lagoon at sunset or walk alone through lush rainforest. It is where the sun shines almost everyday and when it does rain, people rush outside for a rainbath in the warm, brief downpour of a tropical shower which ends as quickly as it began. This is where life is lived for the joy of it all, where rushing is rude, and the name of a new friend is never forgotten. Fiji is where people wear flowers tucked in their hair, not to impress visitors, but because they like to.

The Fiji archipelago is at the cross roads of the South Pacific. In the days of sailing ships it was known as The Cannibal Isles and carefully avoided by mariners because of its fierce warriors and treacherous waters. However, in the age of jumbo jets and global travel. Fiji has become the central hub of the exotic South Pacific. More than 85 flights land at Nadi on the main island of Viti levu every week. From there it is only a quick seven minute hop to one of the offshore island resorts, or less than an hour of flying time to Vanua Levu or Taveuni, the second and third largest islands, where then outside world is quickly left behind.

For those who like to keep their feet on the ground once they arrive, the big island of Viti Levu offers a wealth of tropical scenery, from rushing mountain rivers and waterfalls in the depths of the rainforest, to palm-fringed beaches where time seems to stop. This is where you can fish from the reef in the morning, picnic at the edge of a waterfall plunging into a rocky jungle pool at midday and eat native food cooked in an earth oven in the evening, and then dance to the beat in a swinging discotheque until long after midnight. Along with it's pristine tropical beauty, Viti levu offers several large towns and the bustling capital of Suva, a shopper's paradise and you will never have to travel more than a few hours to get anywhere on the island.

As exciting as you would want, there is much to choose from, visits to an old colonial capital city, motor tours through the highlands, the serenity of Fiji's wilderness to explore.

Island Cruises - Day or half day cruises available from Nadi area to Mana, Plantation, Beachcomber, Castaway Island or a combination of these islands in the Mamanuca group. Choose your mode of transport-Catamaran, Schooner, motor-sailor or Ketch! Once you've landed, each island offers water sports, entertainment and dining.

Cultural River Cruises - daytime excursion cruising from Sigatoka jetty upriver visiting a traditional Fijian village, kava welcoming ceremony and pottery making demonstration. then head downriver to Sigatoka Sand Dunes to a historic village of original Fijian ancestors, lovo feast and shopping for Fijian crafts.

Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple - Visit Fiji's largest Hindu Temple, located in Nadi and experience the cultural and architectural diversity for which Fiji is well known.

Fiji Museum at Thurston Gardens (Suva) - World's largest collection of Fijian artefacts as well as actual relics from H.M.S. Bounty!

Suva City Tour - A guided tour of Fiji's capital city will take you to Government House, Fiji Museum, Albert Park, Botanical Gardens, University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay, The Fijian handicraft Centre, Moslem mosque, Hindu Temple, Roman Catholic Cathedral and our main shopping district. And don't forget the open-air market on Saturday.

'Flight Seeing' - With Island Hoppers helicopters, Turtle Airways seaplanes or South Seas Cruises float planes, your view of our islands, mountain ranges, rainforests, hilltop and valley villages is a photographer's dream.

Naihehe Sacred Cave Tour - Explore these sacred caves deep in Sigatoka Valley, and you'll also enjoy the traditional welcome ceremony, entertainment and Fijian luncheon.

Fiji has an unspoiled, unique environment of extreme beauty and tranquility Fiji is a nature lovers delight. Adrift for millennia in splendid isolation in the blue of the South Pacific it has escaped the evils of industrial progress, the incursions of dangerous animals, poisonous snakes, spiders and pestilent diseases such as malaria. It awaits your discovery.

The Fiji Islands in the South Pacific are an archipelago of over 330 islands packed with attractions that can be found no where else and offers a unique experiential opportunity for the visitor.

Fiji is still very much untouched by the outside world and in places, life has changed very little for centuries. The range of memorable experiences available is so diverse that it is possible to discover virgin grasslands and tropical rainforests unscarred by logging or mining as well as marvel at the exotic customs of the Fijian, Indian, Chinese, Rotuman and other cultures that have made Fiji their home. You can explore the ruins of a fascinating pre-European war hill fortification, or wander through a colonial town that has changed little in over 150 years and soak up the history that surrounds you. There is much to do and see for those who want to come and experience the real Fiji, it's beauty, culture and people.

This site can't hope to include all there is to do in Fiji but the attractions we have included are one we think will maximise your opportunity to see the beauty of Fiji as well as perhaps learn a little bit about our country and its culture and history. The attractions listed here are known as Ecotourism attractions and this represents Fiji's desire to show the world the unique natural and cultural activities that we possess while at the same time ensuring their conservation and preservation for future generations to enjoy. Because many of these are run by the indigenous Fijians themselves you have the opportunity for a memorable as well as educational cultural interaction. Whilst these attractions are operational they cannot be pre-booked but information about them can be obtained from these operators directly or from the Fiji Visitors Bureau upon your arrival.

Fiji … the last frontier for your first dose of authentic, cultural and sustainable eco-adventure!  Partake in a traditional yaqona (Kava) ceremony, view the cosmopolitan city of Suva from the top of Joske's Thumb, or ride the white water rapids of the Luva River.  Fiji simply has it all.

If you're traveling at a more sedate pace, go trekking in any of our tropical park reserves and take in the splendour of our flora and fauna.  Alternatively, for real Fiji Time, share in the indigenous way of life with a village visit.

The reception you will receive at one of the numerous home stays around the country will warm your heart, and develop life long friendships with the friendliest people in the world.

So whether you choose to hike or bike, enter a cave or ride a wave, Fiji is tailor-made for relaxed, authentic experiences and adrenaline filled adventure.

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Content compliments of the Fiji Tourism Bureau