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 Fiji's most popular tourism area on Viti Levu is the Coral Coast which stretches along the southern side 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).
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. 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.
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.
Pacific Harbour  Pacific Harbour is the tourism centre in the Suva area as well as being within an hour drive of most Coral Coast hotels. Pacific Harbour is primarily an upmarket residential area with a couple of hotels including The Pearl South Pacific set alongside a decent beach and a number of fine independent restaurants as well as the Arts Village and Cultural Centre, a fantastic championship golf course, deep sea fishing and diving specialists to the amazing coral reefs and shark dives around Beqa Lagoon (1-hour by boat). Several tour companies offer exciting 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.
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.
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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