Things not to miss

Andy Turner

7/20/2019

#01 Navala Village

Traditional houses of Navala village, Viti Levu island, Fiji © Don Mammoser/Shutterstock

#02 Savusavu

Sipping an ice-cold beer overlooking this stunning bay at sunset is hard to beat.

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#03 Fiji-Indian culture

Fiji’s Hindu temples come alive throughout the year with vibrant festivals, the most spectacular being at Nadi’s colourful Sri Siva Subrahmanya Swami Temple.

#04 Snorkelling

With vibrant coral reefs found off almost every beach, Fiji is a fantastic place to slip on a pair of fins and dive in.

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#05 Island-hopping the Mamanucas and Yasawa islands

Sample relaxed backpacker resorts or treat yourself to a luxury cruise.

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#06 River rafting

Head deep into the mystical Namosi Highlands on a whitewater rafting trip.

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#07 Meke dance night

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The classic Fijian night out – traditional dancing accompanied by a feast of roast pig cooked in an underground oven.

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#08 Sea-kayaking

Paddle your way around the islands, stopping at fishing villages and camping under the stars.

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#09 Levuka

Fiji’s most beguiling town, a colonial museum piece full of stories and colourful locals.

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#10 Fiji Museum

Killing stones, cannibal forks and the half-eaten shoe of the unfortunate Rev Thomas Baker are a few of the more gruesome exhibits at Fiji’s best museum.

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#11 Hiking, Waya Island

Circumnavigate beautiful Waya Island and hike to the summit for stunning views.

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#12 Markets

A slice of real Fiji – the bustling markets sell every imaginable type of exotic fruit, vegetable and seafood.

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#13 Spending a night in a village

Get to know the locals over a nightly brew of yaqona in one of Fiji’s many rural villages.

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#14 Diving with sharks

Encounter mean-looking bull sharks and the odd tiger shark at this open-water, shark-feeding dive off Beqa Island.

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#15 Bouma National Heritage Park

This huge tract of protected rainforest on the beautiful island of Taveuni is home to native birdlife, including parrots and the pretty orange dove.

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