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# transfer from Nadi Airport to Denarau Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
ukgolfpro 22:16 UTC 01 Dec 2011 | the hotel we are staying at on Denarau Island does not offer a free transfer from the airport to the hotel. They have offered us a transfer but the price is astronomical ...my research shows it is only a 15min car journey. We are a family of 6 and need to find a transfer to the hotel ...we do not want to go in multiple taxis can anyone suggest a transfer option for us many thanks in advance |
peter_n_margaret 01:11 UTC 02 Dec 2011 | You can catch the yellow 'Westside' (??) bus from your hotel to Nadi town. It is designed for hotel employees, but anyone can catch it and it runs regularly and stops at all hotels in Denarau. It costs $1 per person to Nadi. Hop out at the Queens Road roundabout, or go on to Nadi town (just a short distance) and catch a regular bus going to Lautoka. You will need to check to get one that goes into the airport otherwise you will have a 200m walk to the terminal from Queens Road. Cost will be about $1 per person, I reckon. Cheers, Peter EDIT.... Sorry,I described this journey backwards, but it works in the reverse direction too. Catch a regular bus from the airport to Nadi town (ask a few locals where it stops at the terminal), but get off as soon as you cross the bridge over the river after the roundabout. Then walk back 30m, cross the main road and look for the yellow bus about 100m to the west. It comes along every 30 minutes or so. Ask the driver to let you know when your hotel comes up. Edited by: Peter_n_Margaret | 1
ukgolfpro 04:30 UTC 02 Dec 2011 | Peter_n_Margaret - thanks for your reply but not really what we need. We have luggage for a family of 6 plus a couple of full size golf bags...the thought of changing buses and walking etc does not appeal. anyone else got some suggestions | 2
nztourist 07:27 UTC 02 Dec 2011 | try http://www.fijitransfers.com they have mini vans | 3
mandja 10:39 UTC 02 Dec 2011 | "we do not want to go in multiple taxis" Why on earth not? 2 taxis will accommodate all your people and stuff and, per person is not expensive, | 4
hardnosethehighway 15:55 UTC 02 Dec 2011 | "we do not want to go in multiple taxis" Why on earth not? ================ Especially since it's only a short drive! You can probably arrange for a van with the cabbies @ the airport but it won't be cheap and you'll wait longer for it to arrive than it will take to drive to Denarau | 5
peter_n_margaret 19:34 UTC 02 Dec 2011 | Only special taxies can pick up a fare at the airport unless you arrange one to meet you in the carpark. Flag fall is F$5 and the fare is F$1 per km. Two standard cabs would be the cheapest way. Cheers, Peter | 6
kimm 04:13 UTC 03 Dec 2011 | taxi from airport to Denaru $20 fj - you'll need 2 taxis | 7
ukgolfpro 21:55 UTC 03 Dec 2011 | thanks everyone - all sorted fijitransfers are looking after us...minivan will meet us at the airport next question - re day cruises out to the islands should we take the Yasawa Flyer for a day cruise - I cannot find any information where we can get off along the way to have lunch and a snorkel etc or should we do a day cruise to an island close to Nadi - Bounty, South Sea Island, Beachcomber etc | 8
mandja 23:21 UTC 03 Dec 2011 | You can use the Flyer to go to an island and then take it back to port. That might be more expensive than just taking a day tour eg http://www.sunvacationsfiji.com/06offer_det.asp?off=25 A 7 day isalnd hopper pass costs $321. Not sure if you can pay less for a day return | 9
newfie43 00:34 UTC 04 Dec 2011 | I agree with Mandja that a day trip will be cheaper than using the Flyer - you could also have a look at www.ssc.com.fj for a selection of day trips. I can recommend the one to Mana Island - not too long in getting there, a chance to see some of the other islands on the way, several great beaches, fabulous snorkeling , good food and a great way to spend the day. Google awesomeadventures fiji for the schedule of the Flyer - it will show the time it leaves Denaru, when it gets to the other islands and when it starts it's pick up on the way back. I would imagine all the resorts would welcome you as a day visitor - don't know if they would have packages for use of facilities and meals. | 10
ukgolfpro 05:37 UTC 05 Dec 2011 | thanks everyone for your help booked a day cruise to Castaway Island with South Sea Cruises | 11