GET VERTICAL IN NAUSORI H ave you ever wanted to scale a wall like SpiderMan or Spider-Woman? A recreational facility in Nausori, on the outskirts of the capital Suva, offers the experience of artificial rock climbing with ropes. Just three minutes from Nausori International Airport, at the Nausori Baptist Christian Academy compound, the action takes place on a 15-metre cement wall of an existing building that has been retrofitted with boulders and ropes. Operated by Rock Climbing Experience Fiji, the activity is open to the public and suitable for beginners and seasoned climbers, adults and children alike. Former rugby league player and kayaker, Manasa Daunakamakama, together with his wife, Joana, own and manage the small business. Manasa’s passion for outdoor adventure lead him to startup the artificial rock climbing wall as a causal activity some years ago. Manasa said Rock Climbing Experience Fiji is now a registered business and he plans to build it and take it to new heights. Those who have taken the climb say they enjoy the challenge and equally the excitement and triumph of reaching the summit. A fun activity for family, a group of friends and small groups, the wall climbing exercise may just be the ideal attraction without actually having to head out into the greater mountainous outdoors. With wall climbing being officially recognised as a sport in the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, who knows where Fiji’s chances lie. Rock Climbing Experience Fiji Nausori Baptist Christian Academy Court Road Nausori. *Written by EXPLORE Fiji. Photo courtesy of Alisi Tuqa.
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Open Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 6pm. Saturday: 10am to 3pm. Closed Sunday. Contact Manasa on mobile: 9397782. Fees are applicable for up to three climbs per person. Child (5 to 9 years): $10. Teenager (10 to 19 years): $15. Adult: $20.