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What to See in Fiji
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Fiji has one site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Levuka (2013)
This small town on Ovalau Island in the Lomaiviti archipelago was once the capital of Fiji. It still retains some historical landmarks that earned it a place on the UNESCO list.
This small town on Ovalau Island in the Lomaiviti archipelago was once the capital of Fiji. It still retains some historical landmarks that earned it a place on the UNESCO list.
Viti Levu Island
Beqa
A charming island with around ten villages to the south of Viti Levu, to which it is connected. It is famous for its "fire-walking" ceremonies. Several hotel complexes on the island and diving opportunities.
A charming island with around ten villages to the south of Viti Levu, to which it is connected. It is famous for its "fire-walking" ceremonies. Several hotel complexes on the island and diving opportunities.
Coral Coast
This is the southern coast of Viti Levu, between Nadi and Suva. A popular tourist destination, it’s loved by visitors for its beaches and its small—or, conversely, large—hotels.
This is the southern coast of Viti Levu, between Nadi and Suva. A popular tourist destination, it’s loved by visitors for its beaches and its small—or, conversely, large—hotels.
Denarau Island
The small island connected by a causeway to Viti Levu is home to several luxury hotel complexes. It is Fiji's top attraction in terms of appeal.
The small island connected by a causeway to Viti Levu is home to several luxury hotel complexes. It is Fiji's top attraction in terms of appeal.
Lautoka
The second-largest city in the archipelago. Its Botanical Garden and the Krishna Temple are its two main tourist attractions.
The second-largest city in the archipelago. Its Botanical Garden and the Krishna Temple are its two main tourist attractions.
Nadi
On the west coast, the third-largest urban area in Fiji is home to the international airport and offers several beaches nearby. However, the town primarily serves as a transit hub for visitors heading to hotels on the south coast, nearby Denarau Island, or departing for the Mamanuca archipelago.
On the west coast, the third-largest urban area in Fiji is home to the international airport and offers several beaches nearby. However, the town primarily serves as a transit hub for visitors heading to hotels on the south coast, nearby Denarau Island, or departing for the Mamanuca archipelago.
Nananu-i-Ra
An island less than 2 km off the northern coast with small hotels and beaches highly popular among independent travellers. The spot is also renowned for diving and especially windsurfing and kitesurfing.
An island less than 2 km off the northern coast with small hotels and beaches highly popular among independent travellers. The spot is also renowned for diving and especially windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Suva
The capital of Fiji is primarily a commercial and service hub. However, it also boasts some architectural traces of its colonial past. You can also go for walks, swim, or birdwatch in the Colo-i-Suva Forest Reserve, a small park on the outskirts of the city.
The capital of Fiji is primarily a commercial and service hub. However, it also boasts some architectural traces of its colonial past. You can also go for walks, swim, or birdwatch in the Colo-i-Suva Forest Reserve, a small park on the outskirts of the city.
Natural Heritage
Vanua Levu Island
Savusavu
Nestled at the head of its bay, a favorite among sailing enthusiasts, this small town on the southern coast is known for its hot springs and is home to several hotel complexes. Scuba diving is available here.
Nestled at the head of its bay, a favorite among sailing enthusiasts, this small town on the southern coast is known for its hot springs and is home to several hotel complexes. Scuba diving is available here.
Other Islands and Archipelagos
Kadavu
A fairly large volcanic island south of Fiji with its "jungle" and waterfalls. Very beautiful and peaceful, it's popular for trekking, surfing, kayaking, birdwatching, and especially its underwater wildlife.
A fairly large volcanic island south of Fiji with its "jungle" and waterfalls. Very beautiful and peaceful, it's popular for trekking, surfing, kayaking, birdwatching, and especially its underwater wildlife.
Lau
A group of around a hundred small islands to the east, with about thirty inhabited. A few guesthouses, particularly on Lakeba, the main island, along with beaches, diving, birdwatching, and local traditions influenced by Tonga.
A group of around a hundred small islands to the east, with about thirty inhabited. A few guesthouses, particularly on Lakeba, the main island, along with beaches, diving, birdwatching, and local traditions influenced by Tonga.
Lomaiviti Islands
This is the "central" archipelago of Fiji, with beautiful beaches, small villages, hotels, and of course many diving spots. The town of Levuka, on Ovalau Island, was once the capital of Fiji and still has some period landmarks that earned it UNESCO status.
This is the "central" archipelago of Fiji, with beautiful beaches, small villages, hotels, and of course many diving spots. The town of Levuka, on Ovalau Island, was once the capital of Fiji and still has some period landmarks that earned it UNESCO status.
Levuka
This small town on Ovalau Island in the Lomaiviti archipelago was once the capital of Fiji. It still retains some historical landmarks that earned it a place on the UNESCO list.
This small town on Ovalau Island in the Lomaiviti archipelago was once the capital of Fiji. It still retains some historical landmarks that earned it a place on the UNESCO list.
Mamanuca Islands
Located west of Viti Levu, this is an archipelago of around twenty volcanic islands, quite popular for its beautiful beaches and marine life.
Located west of Viti Levu, this is an archipelago of around twenty volcanic islands, quite popular for its beautiful beaches and marine life.
Rotuma
A volcanic island nearly 500 km north of the archipelago, with stunning beaches. The fairly secluded spot has its own distinct culture and traditions.
A volcanic island nearly 500 km north of the archipelago, with stunning beaches. The fairly secluded spot has its own distinct culture and traditions.
Taveuni
It is the third-largest island in Fiji. The vegetation, particularly in terms of plant life, is very rich, with forests and numerous waterfalls perfect for hiking. Visitors also come to dive, observe birds, or discover local traditions in its small villages.
It is the third-largest island in Fiji. The vegetation, particularly in terms of plant life, is very rich, with forests and numerous waterfalls perfect for hiking. Visitors also come to dive, observe birds, or discover local traditions in its small villages.
Yasawa Islands
An archipelago of around a dozen islands (some with restricted access) featuring several hotel complexes of varying sizes. You can hike and dive here in a beautiful setting. The Yasawa Islands are also a place where the "kava ceremony" is very much a part of local culture.
An archipelago of around a dozen islands (some with restricted access) featuring several hotel complexes of varying sizes. You can hike and dive here in a beautiful setting. The Yasawa Islands are also a place where the "kava ceremony" is very much a part of local culture.
Recommended
Beqa
★★★ A charming island with around ten villages to the south of Viti Levu, to which it is connected. It is famous for its "fire-walking"…
Kadavu
★★★ A fairly large volcanic island south of Fiji with its "jungle" and waterfalls. Very beautiful and peaceful, it's popular for trekking…
Nananu-i-Ra
★★★ An island less than 2 km off the northern coast with small hotels and beaches highly popular among independent travellers. The spot is also…
Koroyanitu National Park
★★★ A beautiful park between Lautoka and Nadi where you can go hiking.
Taveuni
★★★ It is the third-largest island in Fiji. The vegetation, particularly in terms of plant life, is very rich, with forests and numerous…
Worth a look / Other
Coral Coast
★★ This is the southern coast of Viti Levu, between Nadi and Suva. A popular tourist destination, it’s loved by visitors for its beaches…
Sigatoka Sand Dunes
★★ A dune system on the southern coast, near the town of the same name.
Lau
★★ A group of around a hundred small islands to the east, with about thirty inhabited. A few guesthouses, particularly on Lakeba, the main…
Lomaiviti Islands
★★ This is the "central" archipelago of Fiji, with beautiful beaches, small villages, hotels, and of course many diving spots. The town of…
Mamanuca Islands
★★ Located west of Viti Levu, this is an archipelago of around twenty volcanic islands, quite popular for its beautiful beaches and marine…
Yasawa Islands
★★ An archipelago of around a dozen islands (some with restricted access) featuring several hotel complexes of varying sizes. You can hike and…
Denarau Island
★ The small island connected by a causeway to Viti Levu is home to several luxury hotel complexes. It is Fiji's top attraction in terms of…
Labasa
★ It's the largest urban area on the island, in an agricultural region.
Lautoka
★ The second-largest city in the archipelago. Its Botanical Garden and the Krishna Temple are its two main tourist attractions.
Levuka
★ This small town on Ovalau Island in the Lomaiviti archipelago was once the capital of Fiji. It still retains some historical landmarks that…
Nadi
★ On the west coast, the third-largest urban area in Fiji is home to the international airport and offers several beaches nearby. However…
Rotuma
★ A volcanic island nearly 500 km north of the archipelago, with stunning beaches. The fairly secluded spot has its own distinct culture and…
Savusavu
★ Nestled at the head of its bay, a favorite among sailing enthusiasts, this small town on the southern coast is known for its hot springs…
Suva
★ The capital of Fiji is primarily a commercial and service hub. However, it also boasts some architectural traces of its colonial past. You…