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    About Fiji

    • Fiji lies in the middle of the South Pacific
    • To the south lies New Zealand (2,000kms), to the west lies Australia (4,700kms), to the north lies Hawaii (5,000kms) and to the east lies South America (11,000kms). Fiji Map
    • The climate is tropical with warm dry winters (average 84ºF or 29ºC) and hot wet summers (average 88ºF or 31ºC). In the winter the evening breeze can be cool so it is best to bring a light wrap
    • The Fiji Islands are made up of over 330 islands, mostly uninhabited
    • 70% of the population live on the main island
    • The average income is less than FJ$10,000
    • The population of approximately one million is made up of 50% native Fijians, 45% Indo-Fijians and 5% European, Chinese and other islanders
    • With over 4000 square miles of coral reef, Fiji offers unparalleled marine biodiversity
    • Fiji is considered the soft coral capital of the world
    • Moderate water temperature makes for year-round swimming
    • Water visibility particularly around the smaller islands offshore of the main island is a photographers dream
    • Fijian lifestyle is a relaxed combination of traditional culture and a strong belief in the family and community
    • Fijian people are modest with an irresistible friendly warmth, and the biggest smiles in all of the Pacific
    • Despite Fiji’s history of peaceful political coups, day to day living in Fiji towns and the tourist hubs is mostly unaffected by political events
    • The most popular religions are Methodist and Hindu followed by Muslim and Catholic
    •  Click here for more information on Customs and Language

      Main Island – Viti Levu

      • Viti Levu is Fiji’s main island which is 146kms long and 106kms wide
      • 70% of the population live on Viti Levu
      • Viti Levu is the third largest island in the Pacific – only New Caledonia and the Big Island of Hawaii are larger
      • Most tourists enter Fiji via Nadi international airport
      • Nadi is located on the west coast, near Port Denarau, where guests can make their way to the beautiful Yasawa Islands that have made Fiji famous
      • The main island resorts located on the Coral Coast are also easily accessible from Nadi
      • Suva is the capital and administrative centre and is located on the south coast with an international airport

      Yasawa Islands

      • The Yasawa Islands lie off the north-west coast of the main island Viti Levu and stretch for approximately 80 kilometres
      • The island chain consists of approximately 20 volcanic islands offering spectacular cruising passages and sheltered lagoons.
      • Situated well away from the main island, the waters are crystal clear and warm, the palm fringed beaches long and mostly deserted and the marine life prolific
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      Mamanuca Islands

      • Due to their proximity to Nadi, the Mamanuca Islands are popular day trip destinations for guests staying on the mainland
      • The island resorts are well established with many bars, motorised watersports, restaurants and nightlife
      • Some are famous backpacker destinations where the party continues all night long
      • Others like Tivua Island are small coral fringed islands that can privately booked for parties or as a romantic overnight hideaway for two
      • Between the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands lie the Sacred Islands celebrated as the birth place of Fiji

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      Northern Fiji

      • To the north of the main island lies Fiji’s next two largest islands – Vanua Levu and Taveuni
      • These islands are far less commercialised than the main island
      • Access to these islands is by local air operators from Nadi or Suva or on special Northern Fiji Cruises departing from Denarau
      • Savusavu on Vanua Levu is famous for its hot springs and pearl farms and hot spring markets
      • Taveuni lies on the 180th Meridian and boasts the spectacular Bourma Waterfall and national parks ..
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      Levuka – Ovalau Island

      • Levuka lies on the island of Ovalau, off the north-east coast of the main island.
      • Historic Levuka was the first European settlement in Fiji and became the centre of British colonial administration and trade
      • The town is famous for its stately backdrop of 19th Century colonial architecture and waterfront promenades
      • Access to Levuka is by local air operators from Suva or on special Northern Fiji Cruises departing from Denarau
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