Sigatoka Sand Dunes
Four miles of large windswept sand dunes along the coast is a protected environment administered by the National Trust of Fiji. The park has a very informative visitor centre about the ancient inhabitants and ecology of the region. Pottery shard from the Lapita Era (1000 years ago), buried in time by drifting sands, can be found scattered amongst the sand dunes and several archaeological excavations have revealed ancient fishing settlements. There are several official trails to explore the sand dunes which often expose these ancient pottery shards. |
Firewalking
Firewalking is unique to the island of Beqa, on the Southern-Eastern part of Viti Levu. Firewalking is an ancient art, which enable barefooted men to walk on burning hot stones. The ceremony requires performers to observe strict traditional protocol before they can partake in the Firewalking ceremony. Firewalking is featured at the resort every Tuesdays and Fridays.
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Kula Bird Park
Kula Wildlife Park, outside Sigatoka on the Coral Coast has a collection of Fiji's natural bird wildlife and is a conservation park for Fiji's endangered bird species.
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Garden of the Sleeping Giant (Botanical Gardens)
The Garden of the Sleeping Giant sits at the foothills of the Nausori Highlands about 10 minutes drive north of Nadi. The attractive landscaped gardens specialise in Fiji's native plants as well as housing an impressive collection of orchids, some native. A jungle walk takes visitors past a large lily pond and through native forest.
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Yaqona
Yaqona is the traditional drink of Fiji and serves as a ceremonial and social mediator between parties. Yaqona ceremonies are performed at all social and cultural. The taste is quite unusual to the western palette and leaves a slight numbing effect on the tongue. This is a great way to get to know the people. Organized day tours to a village should include the yaqona ceremony.
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Fiji Museum
The Fiji Museum in Suva, Fiji's capital has an excellent display of trinkets from the past as well as some larger objects like traditional canoes. The Museum is a great place to soak up the atmosphere from Fiji's mystical past.
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