Recreation

With a bounty of natural beauty and a host of friendly people, Fiji offers a variety of recreational activities, short trips and adventure sports to make your stay really memorable. With rainforests, mountains, waterfalls, rivers and ocean making for a truly versatile landscape, Fiji is truly a tourists' paradise.

Sports

One of the indigenous sports of Fiji is Rugby, played widely, especially by young boys. Some of Fiji's best players have joined the Australian and New Zealand team before Fiji established its own national league. Other popular sports include soccer, mostly played by the Indian community, residing in Fiji, volleyball, field hockey, netball and cricket. Disk pitching and lawn bowling are also widely played in Fiji. Children are often found flying kites and playing ‘kabaadi', and the game of five stones, known as ‘gutti'.

Canoeing has been a major activity in Fiji. Women's canoe races are hosted by the Rotuma Island. Rafting with the bamboo ‘bilibili' is also part of the traditional village culture.

Hiking

With over a thousand trails, Fiji provides an ideal environment and setting for hiking. These trails connect the different villages of the island to waterfalls through the mountain terrains. Although local villagers mostly know these trails, some of them have been opened for tourist exploration. The Fiji Island Government has declared some of the areas as National Parks, the trails of which were well maintained. Tourist centers and government accommodations are also available along these areas. The lush green rainforests are captivating enough to explore on feet.

Koroyanitu National Park, Nadi Area

The Koroyanitu National Park has trails passing through local villages and rainforests, offering a breathtaking scenic view of the natural surroundings. The Park conducts several day and overnight walks including camping, tourist centers and lodging.

Colo-i-Suva Park, Suva Area

The 6km trail of the Colo- i-Suva Park passes along the rainforest with fascinating sceneries, waterfalls, indigenous flora and lodging facilities. The park is situated at a distance of twenty minutes drive from Suva. Buses run till the heart of Naitasiri, passing beyond Colo-i-Suva. Along with its stunning scenic beauty, the area is known for its bad weather and flooded roads. Although the tourists are given access to this traditional countryside, it is important to observe the village protocols.

Biking

The exotic mountain island offers a great opportunity for biking along the mountain trails.

Water Sports

With a number of rivers and the presence of the ocean, Fiji is home to a number of water sport activities such as surfing, yachting, rafting, sea kayaking, swimming, snorkeling and diving.

Drive to Lautoka

Rates: $31.59 per person

Time: Morning tour departure: from 9.00am

Afternoon tour departure: from 1.00pm

Beginning at the Nadi Airport, the trip takes you to Lautoka with short stops in between, moving towards the Sabeto Valley along the lush green sugarcane fields on both the sides of the King's Road. The tour moves ahead to take you to the legendary village, Viseisei, which is famous for being the land where the first Fijians set their feet on. After exploring the village on feet, a trip to Lautoka, the second largest city of the country, also known as the ‘Sugar City', is highly recommended. The largest sugar mill in the southern hemisphere can be found here along with mosques, marketplaces, temples and ancient colonial homes. The return tour is completed through a rural road, offering an excellent opportunity to interact with the local people and observe their daily lives. A splendid view of the offshore islands can be seen while returning via the Queens Road.

Some of the upscale hotels and resorts arrange guided tours and expeditions to the various areas in and around Fiji lending tourists an insight into the local culture and tradition. Each day of the week is planned and arranged for different activities starting from hiking and snorkeling to visiting the local markets and coconut husking demonstrations.