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Overview

Everyone passes through Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island, on their trip to the country, but too often it's looked at as just home to an international airport, an unavoidable transit stop for those en route to a palm-fringed resort. But those who skip the island too quickly are missing out, as there are plenty of attractions to make you linger longer.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Waterfall in a park, Waisila Falls, Colo-I-Suva Forest Park, Viti Levu, Fiji

    Colo-i-Suva Forest Park

    Suva

    Colo-i-Suva (pronounced tholo-ee-soo-va) is a 2.5-sq-km oasis of lush rainforest teeming with tropical plants and vivid and melodic bird life. The 6.5km…

  • Fiji Museum

    Fiji Museum

    Suva

    This museum offers a great journey into Fiji’s historical and cultural and evolution. To enjoy the exhibits in chronological order, start with the…

  • Produce stall at Suva Municipal Market

    Suva Municipal Market

    Suva

    It’s the beating heart of Suva and a great place to spend an hour or so poking around with a camera. The boys with barrows own the lanes and they aren’t…

  • Exterior of colorful Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple

    Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple

    Nadi

    This riotously bright Hindu temple is one of the few places outside India where you can see traditional Dravidian architecture; the wooden carvings of…

  • Mariamma Temple

    Mariamma Temple

    Suva

    The South Indian fire-walking festival is held here during July or August. Of all Fiji's cultural rituals, the extraordinary art of fire walking is…

  • Viti Levu, Western Division, Fiji, Pacific

    Tavuni Hill Fort

    Coral Coast

    Although there are many forts like it scattered all over Fiji, Tavuni Hill Fort is the most accessible for visitors. Built in the 18th century by Tongan…

  • Interior of the Assambly of Fiji in the city of Suva. Viti Levu island. Oceania.

    Parliament of Fiji

    Suva

    Opened in June 1992, the parliament complex must be one of the world’s most striking political hubs. It was designed in the post-1987 atmosphere. The aim…

  • Baby Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Nadi, Fiji

    Kula Eco Park

    Coral Coast

    This wildlife sanctuary showcases some magnificent wildlife. This includes Fiji’s only native land mammal, the Fijian flying fox; and an aviary full of…

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