The Ten Most Popular Fiji Attractions

1) The Mamuanca Islands, a collection of over 30caves, canyons, wall dives, and swim-throughs.
small islands located off the coast of Nadi, are one of6) Aqua-Trek Shark Encounter is another of Fiji's
the highlights of any trip to Fiji. By signing up for onemost famous dives that had to make this list due to
of the many tours available, travelers can actuallyits thrill factor and uniqueness. In just one dive,
manage to see most of the Mamuanca Islands in onevisitors can encounter eight species of shark and
day. Some tours even offer opportunities to gonearly 300 species of fish! Aqua-Trek has been
snorkeling, kayaking line fishing and dolphin watching.arranging dives in Fiji for 20 years, so divers can rest
2) For vacationers who wish to relax and be takenassured that they'll be accompanied by some of the
care of, the Coral Coast on "the mainland" of Vitibest shark experts in the area.
Levu is speckled with lovely resorts. The best beach7) The Navua River on East Viti Levu snakes 60
on the island, Natadola Beach, is located on the Coralkilometers through tropical rainforest land, past scenic
Coast, and its pristine white sands attract picnickerswaterfalls and rugged mountain terrain to the
and sunbathers alike. Vacationers can also take asouthern coast. Travelers above the age of eight can
delightful train ride on the Coral Railway, which makestake a day-long rafting tour up the Navua River
a stop at the Muka Caves.offered by the Rivers Fiji office in Pearl Harbour.
3) Visitors cannot leave Fiji without visiting the8) Suva is the capital city and the cultural hub of the
breathtaking and provincial Navala Village, which canRepublic of Fiji, and it houses some of the best
be reached by taking a scenic 50-minute ride intorestaurants, night clubs, museums and monuments
Nadi, the highlands of Viti Levu. Navala is a village inthat the islands have to offer. Must-sees in Suva are
the most traditional sense, populated by locals whothe unique government buildings modeled after
live in one-room houses made entirely out of naturaltraditional Fijian huts and the Suva Municipal Market,
materials such as bamboo. Tourists are welcomedwhere you can find every tropical fruit and vegetable
warmly with an entry ceremony and a taste of theyou can imagine.
traditional Fijian drink, kava.9) The Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, located in Nadi,
4) Bouma National Park, located on Taveuni Island, isViti Levu, is the largest Hindu temple in the southern
a stunning tropical rainforest of 15,000 hectares,hemisphere, and reflects a unique, architectural design
complete with high sea cliffs, cove beaches,rarely seen outside of India. Viewing the stunning
waterfalls, and even 1,000 foot volcanic peaks.murals and sacred statues inside, and taking a
Visitors can explore this tropical paradise on their ownpeaceful walk on the temple grounds make this visit
by hiking the trails throughout.well-worth your time.
5) For those who prefer to spend their vacations in10) The Yasawa Islands, accessible by a two-hour
the water, the Scuba Bula Dive Centre is 5-Star diveferry ride from Nadi, are a string of small coral
resort that offers excellent diving on some of thevolcanic islands, many of which are fishing villages.
highest, most unspoiled, undamaged reefs in theThe islands are close enough that travelers can go
world. The waters are crystal clear and the marine"beach hopping" from resort to resort; many budget
life lush and diverse, with hundreds of species of reefhotels are also now available for backpackers in need
fish. The Centre actually has 22 dive sites, making itof tightening their purse strings.
easy for patrons to enjoy all types of dives, including