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OUR FAVOURITE THINGS TO SEE AND DO Denarau Marina – Just a 20 minute drive from Nadi, the marina is the main departure point for half and full day cruises to the beautiful Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands. There are a selection of bars, restaurants, takeouts, shopping and a mini supermarket. It’s a vibrant atmosphere in the evenings and is a popular spot for tourists and locals.
Shark diving at Beqa Island Fiji – Get up close and personal – safely - with up to eight different kinds of sharks. It's possible to spot Blacktip Reef Sharks, Whitetip Reef Sharks, Grey Reef Sharks, Silvertip Sharks, Tawny Nurse Sharks, Sicklefin Lemon Sharks, Bull Sharks and even the occasional Tiger Shark.
Ed's Bar – Ed’s is a bit of an institution with a personality all of its own. Most nights it lures a buzzing and mixed crowd of tourists, locals and expats. It’s more than just a watering hole though – they have live bands and there’s a small restaurant attached.
Surf's Up – Home to some of the most challenging waves in the world, watch the pro-surfers keep their cool at ‘Cloudbreak’ off Tavarua Island. Frequently attracting big surf names such as Kelly Slater, they come for the top surf breaks and tough swells.
Nadi & Namaka Markets – On offer is a wide variety of fruit, vegetables and other produce and one whole section is dedicated to kava only. These are great places to stock up for that picnic. The Fijian pineapples are especially worth sampling and are quite a bit smaller but much sweeter than other pineapples.
Head to Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park – Most people say “erosion” like it’s a bad thing, but it’s exactly what we have to thank for the Sigatoka Sand Dunes. They’re between 20 and 60 metres tall across nearly 650 hectares! As you explore, keep your eyes peeled, the Fiji sevens team trains here, so you might get lucky and spot them.
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