The majority of visitors to Fiji arrive at Nadi International Airport. From here, it is a 20 minute drive south to Nadi town. Nadi town is growing quickly and provides the majority of tourist shopping and service facilities for the region. The Garden of the Sleeping Giant overlooks the airport while just to the north, Vuda Point is where the first Fijian people are believed to have landed. Cane fields still dominate the countryside and the small cane trains crisscross the roads, taking sugar cane to Lautoka. Things to see include Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Viseisei Village, Sri Siva Subrahmaniya Swami Temple, Sabeto's Outback and mud pools. Things to do include diving; fishing, mountain biking, golf, tennis, gyms, trekking, village visits. Accommodation ranges from backpacker and budget - self contained apartments and hotels and resorts.

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Situated to the west of Nadi, the Mamanuca group has 25 resorts on 14 islands, five local villages and numerous uninhabited islands. The Mamanuca islands enjoy popularity due to their idyllic white sand beaches and close proximity to Nadi. Diving, snorkeling, para sailing, fishing, swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, water skiing and just relaxing are the main activities. The island group is accessed by daily ferries, scheduled aircraft, charter vessels, helicopters and seaplanes. The Mamanuca's were among the first islands to be developed for the tourist market and many remember Beachcomber Island from the early 1960s, when it was a day-tripper's island.

Stretching for some 90 km, this chain of volcanic islands has a well-earned reputation for its beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and rugged landscape. North of the Mamanucas, and about 40 km north-west of Viti Levu, the islands are home to the famous Blue lagoon cave and beach, immortalized in the movie Blue Lagoon. The Yasawas are dry and sunny, and their many beaches,, cliffs, bays and reefs have remained unspoiled. There are roughly 20 islands in the group, including Waya Island with its steep hills and lovely lagoons; the tiny low-lying Tavewa Island (3km long), Turtle Island, Nanuya Levu), where parts of Blue lagoon were filmed; Nanuya Lailai, with its famous Blue Lagoon beach, and Sawa-i-lau island with its huge domed limestone cave.

The Queen's Road runs from Lautoka to Suva along the southern coast of Viti Levu. From the time it encounters the sea, to near Pacific Harbor, this stretch is known as the Coral Coast. Sigatoka, on the edge of the Sigatoka River at the western end of the highway is the main town. Some of Fiji's oldest historic sites are accessible along the Coral Coast. Things to see include Kalevu South Pacific Cultural Center, Kula Eco Park Fiji, Momi Heritage Gun sites, Biausevu waterfalls/Naihehe Caves, Sigatoka sand dunes and Sigatoka Pottery Villages.

Pacific Harbor is an approximate 3 hour drive from Nadi airport and is famous for the shark feeding dive. There is a variety of accommodation in Pacific Harbor and many activities including kayaking, white water rafting, zip line, golfing, Arts Village and fishing.

The harbor city of Suva sits on a hilly peninsula between Laucala Bay and Suva Harbor at Viti Levu's southeastern corner. Enjoying stunning views, this vibrant, multi-cultural capital is the largest city in the South Pacific with a population of about 247,000, and a great selection of shops, restaurants and bustling nightspots. An exciting blend of cultures and color, Suva is home to the country's largest market and a thriving textile industry. Many of Fiji's key institutes, including the University of the South Pacific and the Fiji School of Medicine are found here.

Magnificent scenery can be enjoyed as the road winds down from the mountain past Viti Levu Bay to the region of Rakiraki, two hours north of Lautoka. As Viti Levu's northernmost point, it enjoys spectacular sunrises and sunsets and breathtaking views out to Nananu-i-Ra Island, a 15 minute boat ride offshore. Accommodation is available in the Rakiraki area. Ellington Wharf is the departure point for ferries traveling from Rakiraki to the northern island of Vanua Levu. Rakiraki is serviced by frequent buses, taxis and hired vehicles.

Backed by the magnificent Mt. Evans (Koroyanitu) Range, Lautoka is an international seaport and the main departure point for the Yasawa Group. Lautoka offers a wide range of accommodation from backpacker and budget to hotels and bures. The town's economy relies heavily on the sugar industry and during the cutting and crushing season you will see the small sugar trains shuttling cane to the Lautoka Sugar mill. Lautoka is Fiji's second largest city and is located a thirty minute drive from Nadi airport. Lautoka is also known as the sugar city of Fiji.

At the Suva end of the Coral Coast, Pacific harbour is fast becoming known as Fiji's adventure playground. This upmarket canal development looks out towards Beqa Island, home of Fiji's famous firewalkers. There are superb diving and fishing sites offshore in the Beqa Lagoon, a world famous surfing break at Yanuca Island (Frigates Passage), and a championship golf course. Beqa lagoon is home to Royal Davui Resort, Lalati Resort and Beqa lagoon resort.

Cascading waterfalls and lush tropical forest have earned Kadavu a reputation as one of Fiji's most beautiful islands. Located south of Viti Levu, Kadavu also enjoys some of the world's best diving with the Great Astrolabe Reef stretching its mighty coral formations along the entire eastern side of the island. Beneath the surface, the island's pristine waters offer excellent visibility with gardens of hard and soft corals, vertical walls, caves and brilliant tropical fish. Good dive sites can be found around Soso and Naiqoro Passages.

Volcanic in origin, rugged Vanua Levu (Big Land) is Fiji's second largest island. With its mountainous interior, coconut plantations and lush rainforest, it is often described as the "real Fiji" and villages here are more traditional. The island's many bays are ideal for kayaking, while the offshore fringing reefs offer some of the country's best snorkeling and diving. The hub of activity on Vanua Levu is the southern town of Savusavu overlooking beautiful Savusavu Bay. The big, calm bay is teeming with fish and fringed by mountains and old copra plantations.

Known as the Garden Island, Taveuni offers scenic beauty, world-class dive sites, good birdwatching and an unhurried pace of life. The island's rugged terrain has meant the dense rainforest and wildlife have remained relatively untouched, and the tropical plants and flowers make it popular with bush walkers and nature lovers. Offshore, the turquoise waters of the Somosomo Strait access the world famous Rainbow Reef. Things to see include Bouma National Heritage Park, 180 degree meridian line and Waitabu marine park. Things to do include diving, fishing, kayaking, Vidawa Rainforest hike, Lavena Coastal walk, birdwatching and village visits.

The hub of activity on Vanua Levu is the southern town of Savusavu, overlooking beautiful Savusavu Bay. The town offers a wide range of activities and adventures, including scuba diving, sailing trips, sport fishing, cultural tours, snorkeling and kayaking. Things to see are the Savusavu Pearl farm, Savusavu hot springs, Savusavu Blowholes, Waisali Nature reserve, Namenalala Island and the Planter's Club. Things to do include diving, fishing, sea kayaking, yachting, village visits, mountain biking and birdwatching.

A few of the Fiji outer islands are Vatulele where Vatulele Island Resort is located; Qamea, off Taveuni and home to Qamea Resort & Spa. Both of these resorts are considered 5 star resorts and offer superb diving. The Fiji outer islands are accessible by charter aircraft, Pacific Sun airlines or charter helicopter and seaplane.

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