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Nadi, Sun Coast & Suva
At the northern tip of Viti Levu is
Fiji’s Sun Coast. The scenic drive up
the coast takes about a 2.5 hour drive
from Nadi Airport passing sugar cane
fields, green pastoral land and the
Market towns of Ba and Rakiraki.
Travelling the Sun Coast is a great
way to experience Fiji’s rich and
diverse culture.
© Volivoli Beach Resort
3 days/2 nights Suggested Self-Drive
Rakiraki
Tavua
Day 1: Nadi
On arrival into Nadi, make your way to your hotel or if time allows head
into Nadi for a look around. This multi-cultural town is the main hub and
offers great places to eat, drink and shop.
Day 2: Nadi – Rakiraki (118km)
The Sun Coast stretches along the northern shore of Viti Levu and
delivers some of the most picturesque scenery. It offers many points of
interest and scenic highlights along the way, including several historic
sights including Viseisei Villlage on Vuda Point between Nadi and
Lautoka, considered by some to be the beginning of the Fijjian race and
also home of the Tui Vuda, the high chief of the area. On-route you’ll
take in the towns of Lautoka – known as the Sugar City because of its
sugar cane belt areas, Ba and Tavua, before reaching your beautiful
overnight destination of Rakiraki.
Day 3: Rakiraki – Suva (159km)
Departing Rakiraki, make a stop at Takalana Bay Retreat 35 kilometres
north west of Korovou to watch the captivating spinner dolphins found
only at Moon Reef, a 20 minute boat ride away. Continuing your drive
south, you’ll pass thorough many villages and towns. Arriving at Suva
you can explore the bustling and highly multicultural modern city.
Suva offers parks, gardens, museums, outdoor activities and a vibrant
nightlife.
Ba
Takalana Bay
Lautoka
Viseisei
NADI
VITI LEVU
Sigatoka
River
Korovou
SUVA
Navua
Pacific Harbour
Highlights worth seeing along the way
Fijian Farmers Markets – Located in Nadi by the water’s edge and
specialising in local traditional Fijian, Indian and Chinese cuisines is The New
Nadi Farmers Market. It offers live music in the evening and a big screen for
live sports games.
The Garden of the Sleeping Giant – Situated at the foothills of the Nausori
Highlands 20 minutes from Nadi. The attractive landscaped gardens
specialise in Fiji’s native plants as well as an impressive collection of orchids,
some native. A jungle walk takes visitors past a large lily pond and through
native forest.
Natural Hot Springs – Relax and unwind from driving at Sabeto Hot
Springs, located on Wailoko Rd in Sabato, between Nadi and Lautoka. The
pools offer a series of natural hot springs and mud pools with the sulphur in
the mud believed to have healing powers.
Rental car: Avis (Group C) from $125 per day
Our favourite places to stay:
•
Raffles Gateway Hotel (Nadi Airport)
•
Tanoa International Hotel (Nadi Airport)
•
First Landing Beach Resort & Villas (Vuda, 20 minutes from Nadi)
•
Volivoli Beach Resort (Rakiraki)
Raffles Gateway Hotel
Zip Through the Trees – Near Sabato, Sleeping Giant Zipline Fiji offers
an outdoor adventure tour with five zips and the Orchid Falls Jungle Safari
suitable for adults and children. Advance bookings are required.
Navala Village – Located inland from Ba, this traditional 200 year old
authentic Fijian village has thatched bures and a central village green [rara].
Mount Tomanivi (Mount Victoria) – Don’t miss Fiji’s highest mountain.
St Francis of Xavier Church – This church dates back to 1917 and is famous
for its mural of a black Christ, painted by Jean Charlot in 1962.
First Landing Beach Resort & Villas
The price guide shown is per car hire based on 3-6 day hire rate. Specials and surcharges may apply depending on travel date
Volivoli Beach Resort
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