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# What to do on 7 Hour Stopover in NADI, FIJI? Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
juicedpixels 05:53 UTC 12 Jan 2009 | I have a seven hour stopover in Nadi, Fiji when travelling from LAX to BNE. Does anyone have suggestions on what I should do? I was thinking either a swim at the beach, or maybe just looking for somewhere to relax/sleep. |
mandja 22:42 UTC 12 Jan 2009 | There arent really good beaches in Nadi. For that youd ned to head to the Coral Coast - 45 min by cab or a nearby island - 45 min by boat (think South Sea Is). For a rest/sleep/shower, I suggest day use of a hotel at, say the Raffles (opposite the airport) and then a trip into Nadi town for the market, shops and meals.They also have a pool, bar , restaurant at that hotel. see - http://www.rafflesgateway.com/gateway/home.htm | 1
raro 00:38 UTC 16 Jan 2009 | I'd head into Nadi town by bus or taxi and go to the little cafe which is also an ice cream shop. forget the name, but it's at one of the three or four main cross streets in town. Head to the market and see how creative you can be in avoiding the kava sellers and sword sellers! I'd then head back to one of the resorts at Denarau on their free shuttle (from the airport) or a bus/taxi. Nice beach to walk around, not that great for swimming. Get a drink at one of the bars with an indoor waterfall and admire the scenery. Then head back to the airport on their free shuttle. | 2
mandja 00:47 UTC 16 Jan 2009 | Good advice from Raro, except that I wouldnt avoid the Kava sellers, in fact buy some for about $1 a bag. You might also want some Fijian fresh tobacco, which is a sight to behold - looks like sausage ( cost about $2 for a piece about a foot long) I think I know the cafe that Raro refers to - Its on the corner of Hospital Rd and makes great curry. Have a coconut drink there too. | 3