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Bula, friends! Fiji is loved as much for its welcoming locals as it is for its stunning natural beauty – and there's plenty for visitors of all ages to see and do.
Bula is to Fiji what Aloha is to Hawaii, and you'll hear warmhearted locals calling out "Bula!" throughout your stay in this laidback island paradise. Fiji's relaxed and friendly vibe is not the only reason Fiji is such a favourite among Aussie holidaymakers, however. Getting here is a breeze, the weather is balmy, and the waters are sublime – ocean temps range from 25 to 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Bliss!
Fun for everyone in Fiji
Fiji is as fabulous for families as it is for singles, groups of friends or couples, and there's plenty of room for everyone – Fiji is made up of 330 islands, after all! Choose from a five-star villa on a private island, a kid-friendly resort overlooking the ocean, an eco-stay that treads lightly on the land, or a backpacker hostel for adventurers on a budget. Fiji is a natural wonderland for visitors to do as much or as little as they please.
Day tours in Fiji
What are holidays for if not to step away from the everyday and try something new? Day tours offer everything from zipline courses through forests, caves and canyons, to visits to natural mud pools and hot springs. Here you can cover yourself in mud, dry off in the sun, then rinse it all off with a soak in a spring ranging in temperature from warm to hot. Other tours take guests to local villages, temples and markets, or to the best snorkeling and dive sites the archipelago has to offer. Be sure to book a sunset cruise and cultural show during your stay too. It's a fun way to cap off a perfect day.
Back to nature in Fiji
We count lazing on the beach as getting back to nature, but for those looking to further immerse themselves in the great outdoors, there are opportunities aplenty.
If you've watched World's Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji (Amazon Prime), you'll know that Fiji's mountainous interior offers waterfalls, rapids and rugged trails. By all means, get amongst it on a hiking, kayaking or river rafting tour, but much of Fiji's natural beauty can be enjoyed without going to extremes.
Fiji's beaches, national parks and marine sanctuaries give nature lovers of all kinds the chance to swim, snorkel, walk and chill out to their heart's content, and every watersport under the sun is yours to experience if you want to.
Eating and drinking in Fiji
While fussy eaters big and small are well catered for (think burgers and fish and chips), foodies will delight in trying some of Fiji’s specialties: raw fish in coconut cream and lime, tapioca cooked in coconut cream with mashed bananas and sugar, or kava (a drink made from ground pepper tree roots) prepared at a traditional ceremony.
If you get the chance, sign up for a barbecue feast on the beach. Meat, seafood and vegetables wrapped in taro leaves are cooked in earth ovens known as Lovo, and such feasts are often accompanied by dancing and other cultural performances. Indian- and Chinese-inspired cuisine can be found throughout Fiji, too, reflecting the country’s multicultural heritage. Those in search of nightlife will find it in the bars of Suva and Nadi, and resorts geared to partygoers.
Travel Insurance
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