mountains and palm trees in fiji

Fiji

Destination

Fiji’s a big place. Which seems at odds with those tiny specs we struggle to find on a world map. Spread out over a million square miles of ocean, the scale and scope of island hopping here is next level. Though, hop you must if you want to get the most out of flying halfway around the world for 20 hours. Sea planes and speedboats flit you from one jungle-topped paradise to another. Every beach feels like ‘the one’ – until you spread your toes on the next blue-wave lapped wonder. Every bird and fish looks quite like no other – and your eyes aren’t playing tricks. With huge numbers of endemic species, Fiji might not be the Galapagos, but it certainly doesn’t fall short.

Everything you expect from Fiji comes true, but the surprises keep coming. You’d expect the food to be a medley of locally grown tropical crops and sea food – and it is. But island chefs do wonders with Indo-Fiji fusion food. You’d expect a little island lore here and there, but the stories of days gone by are gruesome tales that go far beyond your imagination. And, as the soft coral capital of the world, you’ll expect your dives to be magical. But nothing prepares you for the vertical walls of coral and reefs that stretch for miles. Put simply. Fiji isn’t a place to visit with low expectations.

tomb of cannibalism chief Ratu Udre Udre in fiji

Top 7 facts about Fiji

Guides & Tips

Whether you’re flying into Fiji for some well-deserved downtime – or you’re up for a full-on adventure, it pays to look into some Fiji facts. It’s not all just coral-strewn sea beds and dense jungle playgrounds. Fiji’s a complex, vast, sprawling web of islands that hides some dark history, unique species and unusual customs. Of course, we’ve covered those, but we’re also clueing you in on how to retrace the route of the world’s toughest race, if you’re game?

view of castaway island on Mamanucas islands in fiji

The ultimate island hopping guide to Fiji

See & Do

333 Fiji islands stretch out over the horizon, covering over 1m square kilometres of ocean. Island hopping can take anything from minutes by helicopter or plane to 14 – 15 hours by ferry. And, with stats like that, even the most seasoned travellers among you are going to want a few Fiji island pointers. Our best tip? Don’t concern yourself with ticking off as many islands in Fiji as you can. Go for your must-haves and must-sees. With so many islands to choose from, there really is a space for everyone. And, though you can travel for hours by boat, your perfect reef may be closer thank you think…

fire dancing show being performed on nadi in fiji

Things to do and see in Fiji

See & Do

At first glance, it’s easy to dismiss Fiji as an island destination with little to do but sunbathe and sloth away the days. And, as tempting as those palm-fringed beaches are, when it comes to what to do and see in Fiji, your options are endless. And we’re not talking your usual holiday activities either. Yes, there are cultural sites, zip lining parks and sunset cocktails. But there are also volcanic hikes, epic barrels to surf, fire dancers to watch and gruesome history to uncover. We’ve hand-picked a few things to do to fire up some Fiji inspo…

diver at the great white wall in fiji

A guide to scuba diving and snorkelling in Fiji

See & Do

The best snorkelling in Fiji? Almost ANY snorkelling in Fiji – such is the marine diversity. The world’s coral garden will not disappoint divers and snorkelers looking to spy their first nudibranch or swim with a Manta Ray. Though, of course, there are some spots that outshine the rest. The best diving in Fiji is up for debate – after all, it really depends on your scuba favourites. Fiji pretty much has it all, so we’ve covered caves, wrecks, corals, manta rays and more.

turtle swimming in the sea in fiji

A wildlife lover’s tour of Fiji

See & Do

Fiji’s animals happen to be hiding in the most glorious of locations. Namely, lush islands packed with tropical palms, flowers and grasses – and white sand beaches that lead you to some of the world’s most ecologically diverse waters. Cloud forests sing with the calls of colour-splashed birds and idyllic waters shimmer with the glint of darting fish shoals. No doubt those shoals are busy evading Fiji’s sharks, though not every species is as daunting as they appear. Our wild guide to Fiji clues you in on where – and how, to see the best of Fiji’s animals.