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# Fiji 13 days Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
ritopaxi 22:26 UTC 01 Jan 2020 | hello there i’m thinking of doing something like this: 1 night in nadi the day i arrive next day boat to the yasawas, 6 nights there back to the main island, go to navala for 2 nights then ovalau (still not sure where to take the boat) for 2 nights then suva for 2 nights and back to nadi for one last night 9am flight out the next day ::: what do you think? do you recommend any changes? your suggestions are much much appreciated! |
Laszlo 23:46 UTC 01 Jan 2020 | Sounds fine to me. | 1
peter_n_margaret 04:43 UTC 02 Jan 2020 | Apart from the museum, Suva does not offer much, .... for us... Cheers, Peter | 2
ritopaxi 00:46 UTC 03 Jan 2020 | thanks guys :) i'm so curious with fiji! not my typical travel destination, but happy to do something a little different ;) | 3
peter_n_margaret 03:16 UTC 03 Jan 2020 | We once took a 3 day trip around Viti Levu by local bus. Great way to get an appreciation of the different terrains involved and to meet a few locals. Cheers, Peter | 4
bandicoot7 00:33 UTC 04 Jan 2020 | I agree with Peter and suggest taking a bus around Viti Levu. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/fiji/transport/getting-around/bus Here are some suggestions: - Stay 1 day less at Yasawas so you can see more of normal Fiji - 2 days Navala village - bus trip north, stop and look at towns of Ba or Rakiraki and stay overnight at VoliVoli. - Then bus down the east coast. Takalana Bay is a good place to stay and take a trip to moon reef https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowUserReviews-g294334-d1019402-r198151320-Takalana_Bay_Resort-Viti_Levu.html - Continue down the coast and get a boat over to Ovalau (there is a ferry from Navoti jetty, but don't know if it's the only one. Head to Suva one night (visit museum) and Grand or Holiday Inn Hotels. - Bus to Sigatoka and stay one night. Bus back to Nadi | 5
Laszlo 01:29 UTC 04 Jan 2020 | I actually enjoy Suva, both the city itself and the nearby Colo i Suva Forest Reserve. On the round Viti Levu trip, I found the Sigatoka area the most interesting: the Sand Dunes NP, the Tongan fort ruins and of course various beaches. | 6
bandicoot7 03:30 UTC 04 Jan 2020 | On reflection, I think you may spread yourself thin and not have enough time to explore. How about going to less places and exploring more. I agree with Laszlo about Sigatoka being good to visit. Perhaps you can go to Navala Village or Namosi Eco Retreat https://www.facebook.com/namosieco/ (which I have visited twice and love) then Suva and return I suggest skip Ovalau this time | 7
peter_n_margaret 03:31 UTC 04 Jan 2020 | VoliVoli was our favorite weekend spot when we were living in Lautoka, but I think the backpacker accomodation has gone now in favor of more up market offerings. Take a 15 minute cab ride from RakiRaki to get there. There is quite a nice beach at RakiRaki, unlike the Coral Coast which is just that - coral. Cheers, Peter | 8