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Fiji's most popular tourism area on Viti Levu is the Coral Coast which stretchesd along the southern sider of the main island of Viti levu. The Coral Coast offers both small and large beach resorts and lots of sightseeing tours, cultural centres and historical sites to keep you busy. The area comprises two distinct halves - the dry coast between Nadi and Korolevu with lots of sunshine and the tropical rainforest coast between Korolevu and Suva which is more rugged with rainforested hills, more cloud cover and higher rainfall (mostly in the afternoons).
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Feejee Experience, Viti levu
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F$ 1,103 for 3 Nights
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The Feejee Experience is the only coach tour that circumnavigates the main island of Viti Levu and gets you to some wonderful beach locations, historical sites, traditional villages, tropical rainforests, to the capital city of Suva and along the remote Sunshine Coast with access to charming Nananu-i-Ra island. Travel in air-conditioned coach and hop-on and off along the way for the optimal tour.
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Sigatoka & around
Just outside the market town of Sigatoka is the Sigatoka Sandunes National Trust Site. Guides can be provided and there are well maintained tracks leading through coastal forest to the sandunes which help preserve and protect this fragile ecosystem. Pottery sherds dating to 3000 years ago are scattered in the sand, evidence of settlement by the early lapita people. The sandunes reach heights of up to 50 metres and the wild beach with crashing waves makes an exceptional place to walk and surf.
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Robinson Crusoe Island, off West Viti Levu
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F$ 196 per couple + dorm
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Robinson Crusoe Island is a small party style island off the south west coast of Viti Levu with themed party nights, lots of organised activities and a picturesque sandy beach. The lagoon offshore is good for swimming and there's good snorkellintg in the outer reef, accessable on a five minute boat ride. Overall, a great budget retreat if your're looking for some fun.
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Two roads lead inland either side of the Sigatoka River and each offers great sightseeing through valleys and rural farms with two points of particular interest. On the Sigatoka Town side of the river, about 2 miles inland, is the Nakabuta Pottery Village. The village makes traditional style pottery and demonstrations are displayed in the large Meeting House bure. On the other side of the river is the Tavuni Hill Fort National Historic Site. A trail leads up a steep hill, the top of which an ancient Tongan Fort remains. Highlights of this historic site include the killing stone, used in the times of Cannibalism, and sweeping views across the Sigatoka River Valley.
Beyond Sigatoka Town, the scenery begins to change from sweeping rolling hills to a more rugged coastline. There is also a distinct change in climate - here begins the wet tropical side of Viti Levu. For many, this vibrant scenery with swathes of emerald green are refreshing. Here too begins a parade of traditional fishing villages along the coastal highway. There are several small resorts along the coastal highway as well as the large Outrigger Lagoon Resort perched on a hill overlooking the ocean and beachfront.
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Outrigger Lagoon Resort, Coral Coast
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F$ 430 per couple
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The Outrigger Lagoon Fiji (part of the Hawaiian chain) offers a traditional Fijian setting with ocean rooms in a three story hotel block and plantation style thatch roof bungalows in a garden setting. Although set on the oceanfront, the focus here is inward and upon a huge landscaped swimming pool. The beach itself is picturesque although the lagoon is not good for swimming or snorkelling.
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Beach Cocomo, Coral Coast, Viti Levu
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F$ 150 per couple
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Beach Cocomo is a serene retreat perched on a rockyb outcrop overlooking a secluded white sand beach just five minutes along the coast from the Outrigger Hotel. With just two bungalows, a boutique artisan shop and traditional thatch lounge / bar / restaurant , Beach Cocomo makes a delightful home away from home and an excellent base for exploring the sights of Sigatoka and the Coral Coast.
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The Coral Coast
From Korolevu, there are several tours available into the rainforest to see waterfalls, caves and local villages. As the hills become more rugged, the coastal highway detours inland. Set in secluded bays off the highway are two lovely small resorts, mango Bay for budget travellers and The Wellesley for more upmarket clients. Both are on picturesque beaches and have access to great snorkelling, game fishing and shark diving off Beqa Island.
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Warwick Hotel, Coral Coast, Viti Levu
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F$ 420 per couple
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The Warwick Hotel Fiji is the furthest of the Coral Coast resorts from Nadi Airport. The Warwick offers a secluded tropical setting with white sandy beach, two swimming pools and is ideal for couples or families looking for intimacy.
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Hideaway Resort, Coral Coast, Viti Levu
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F$ 346 per couple
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Hideaway Resort Fiji is located alongside the Queens Highway on a small sandy beach with shallow lagoon and surfing passage. This is a theme activity resort with organized events throughout the day and night. Colourful duplex bungalows are set in a tight landscaped garden setting with most bungalows having a glimpse of the ocean. Ideal for couples and families.
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Naviti Hotel, Coral Coast, Viti Levu
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F$ 314 per couple
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The Naviti Hotel Fiji is a large resort set in 32 acres on the Coral Coast. The resort is aimed primarily at families with young children and offers three great swimming pools. All inclusive meals and drinks packages make this a popular spot for parents looking for a place to have some fun and let their children be kept busy by the friendly Fijian hosts.
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Wellesley Resort, Coral Coast, Viti Levu
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F$ 309 per couple
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The Wellesley Resort Fiji is located in a secluded bay alongside a beautiful sandy beach in amongst one hundred acres of private rain forest. With duplex villas in the hills overlooking the lagoon and exceptional service and dining, this is a quiet paradise surrounded by outstanding beauty both in the mountains and on the water.
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Tambua Sands, Coral Coast, Viti Levu
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F$ 245 per couple
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Tambua Sands Beach Resort Fiji is a small privately owned beach resort offering affordable yet spacious accommodation on a very picturesque beach along the popular Coral Coast. This is a quiet resort, ideal for couples or families looking for a more intimate down-to-earth atmosphere. Tambua Sands offers excellent value-for-money with easy access to many sightseeing attractions.
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Mango Bay Resort, Coral Coast, Viti Levu
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F$ 189 per couple + dorm
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Mango Bay Resort is a party style budget resort located on a picturesque beach along the Coral Coast. With twelve acres of tropical gardens overlooking the secluded bay, this is the ideal retreat for budget travellers looking for clean and private accommodation with a vibrant atmosphere at night and lots of activities during the day.
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Pacific Harbour
Pacific Harbour is the tourism centre in the Suva area. It lies about half an hour drive west of Suva City towards the Coral Coast. Here there are several hotels including The Pearl South Pacific set alongside a lovely beach and a number of fine independent restaurants as well as a cultural centre, a fantastic golf course, deep sea fishing and diving specialists to the amazing coral reefs off Beqa and for the shark diving offshore. Fiji Experience offers exciting river trips up the Navua River and walking treks into the stunning rainforested interior and to waterfalls. There's even Grade 4 white water river rafting on the Lua River (from November to April only).
The stunning interior of Viti Levu is constantly veiled in clouds and often its roads under water. The area offers waterfalls, Fijian villages are found throughout this interior, many of which are far from roads and electricity. Here lies the most remote and conservative village environments, and the most hospitable of Fijians. The region is steeped in history and tradition, has some breathtaking mountain scenes, river gorges, caves, waterfalls indigenous flora, bird life and scenic lookouts. The area is excellent to explore but there is nowhere to stay, buses are infrequent and no tour companies offer these off the beaten track itineraries.
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Pearl South Pacific, Pacific Harbour
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F$ 291 per couple
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Pearl South Pacific Resort is located on the sweeping beachfront at Pacific Harbour, the tropical activity centre for the main island of Viti Levu. This well appointed resort offers a great base for exploring the surrounding environment, be it the championship golf course and tennis centre, the tropical mountains and traditional villages, or simply as a tranquil base for Suva City, 45-minutes drive away.
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Uprising Beach Resort, Nadi North
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F$ 160 per couple + dorm
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Uprising Beach Resort is a beachfront property at Pacific Harbour with spacious traditional thatch bures facing the ocean and a large tree house dormitory set behind. There's an atmospheric restaurant and bar, lots of activities including jet skis, kayaking, scuba diving and adventure tours up the Navua River and into the tropical rainforests of the Nausori Highlands.
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Suva City
Suva City is the cosmopolitan capital of Fiji with a population of around 150,000. Downtown Suva is set alongside a picturesque harbour on a small peninsula backed by tropical rain forest and high mountains on the wet south east coast of Viti Levu. The city has plenty of historical buildings amongst the rapid addition of high rise office blocks and there's a good selection of hotels aimed mostly at business travellers and the best shops, restaurants and bars in Fiji. This is a great place to spend a day or night and is less than an hour by road from the Coral Coast.
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Suva Motor Inn, Suva
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F$ 156 per couple
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Suva Motor Inn offers clean basic rooms in the heart of downtown suva and close to Albert Park, Government offices and the Embassies. Great base for exploring Suva, close to restaurants and bars and with spacious rooms, some with small kitchens and a fun swimming pool with water slide.
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Tradewinds Hotel, Suva
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F$ 140 per couple
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Tradewinds Hotel Suva is in a pleasant oceanfront location in the outskirts of Lami Town less than 15-minutes drive to Downtown Suva. Set in the picturesque Bay of Islands overlooking three small islands, one of which has a pleasant sandy beach. This is a great budget hotel with floating restaurant for those looking for a secure base to explore the surrounding countryside and yet so close to the bustle of Suva.
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Northern Viti Levu
About 40-minutes inland from Ba along the north coast (also accessible from Nadi on a day tour) is the delightful 200-thatch bure village of Navala - the only one of its kind in Fiji and a step back in time. You can stay overnight just outside of the village at Navala Village Resort, overlooking the Ba River. Also along this coast is Nananu-i-Ra Island, one of Fiji's loveliest beach destinations. The moment you step onto the beach you can feel the relaxed atmosphere. The island has walking tracks meandering throughout its grassy hills. There are a couple of self contained bungalows for guests. Snorkelling, windsurfing and kite surfing are excellent.
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Wananavu Beach Resort, North Viti Levu
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F$ 240 per couple
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Wananavu Beach Resort is located on the dry north coast of Viti Levu just outside the sugar town of Rakiraki. This resort is set on a secluded hill down a dirt track on a mangrove coastline. The white sand man-made beach and harbour offer protected swimming in its lagoon and an abundance of fish. This is a quiet spot with nice ocean views in an uncommercial and out-of the-way part of Fiji.
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Charlies Cottages, Nananu-i-Ra Island
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F$ 125 per couple + dorm
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Charlie's Cottages is set at the end of the south beach on Nanau-i-Ra island. Two spacious cottages are perched on the hillside overlooking frangipani trees, the beach and across the stunning lagoon to the main island of Viti Levu, and with sunset views. Furnishings are simple, both cottages have kitchens for guest cooking and the bathrooms have cold water showers only.
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Safari Beach Lodge, Nananu-i-Ra Island
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F$ 110 per couple
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Safari Beach Lodge is located fronting a sweeping beach along the east side of Nananu-i-Ra island with good swimming, snorkelling and the best wind surfing and kite surfing location in Fiji. Along with professional watersport guides, lessons for beginners and the best equipment for serious wind surfers, this is one of the best places in Fiji to get active on the water.
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