Visiting Nadi and Lautoka in Fiji

Nadi town is approximately a 10-minute drive from Nadi International Airport. It is the focal point of many hotels and resorts within the region and is a convenient location from which to explore Viti Levu (Fiji's main island) and the nearby Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands.

Nearby is Denarau Island with its luxurious resorts, championship golf course and marina - a gateway to cruises and activities. Denarau Island is easy to get to being connected to the mainland by a small bridge and is a five minute drive from Nadi Town. The mangrove corridors around Denarau are excellent for exploring by small boat and ShotoverJet Fiji run thrill rides from the Marina.

The real charm of this dry western side of the island is the mountain ranges inland from Nadi and Lautoka. Koroyanitu National Park offers overnight hikes through semi-rainforest to some excellent vantage points, waterfalls and small villages. Day trips to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant are also very popular for the ornamental orchids on display together with forest walks through botanical wonders. There are many tour operators offering trips to the Nausori Highlands, historical Veseisei village, and Fiji's second largest city of Lautoka.

Fijian Cuisine

Fijian cuisine relies heavily on seafood, often cooked in lolo (coconut milk), pork, chicken and root vegetables (dalo and tapioca). Food is usually steamed or boiled rather than fried. Indian curries are excellent and are served mild to very, very hot. Fiji offers an excellent choice of fresh fruit - papaya, pineapple, banana, guava, passionfruit, avocado and coconut. Restaurants and cafes offer Chinese, Indian, French, Fijian, Japanese and European dishes.

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