With 333 islands to explore, getting off the beaten path in Fiji is easy. Head to Fiji’s outer islands where life’s simplicity and slow pace will entice you.
Worlds away from Fiji’s flashier tourist hotspots, the quiet, natural beauty of Fiji’s outer islands provide the perfect escape for curious adventurers and cultural connoisseurs. Despite being Viti Levu’s close neighbour, much of Lomaiviti’s seven large islands still feel like a secret. If you’re headed to these group of islands, it’s worth stopping over at Levuka – Fiji’s captivating colonial capital - on Ovalau island. Stay a day or two to really soak up the UNESCO World Heritage town’s dramatic scenery and intriguing history. The thriving reef is a huge attraction. You can sample their delights on a liveaboard to some of Fiji’s hottest dive sites or charter your resort’s boat to hook some massive fish. Booming fish stocks off some of the larger islands have people calling the area ‘Fiji’s Big Fish Capital’.
Adorning Fiji’s eastern border, the fabulous Lau islands are about as far-flung as it gets in Fiji. Whilst transfer services these islands are limited, resorts like Vatuvara Private Islands Resort in the Lau group and The Wakaya Club in the Lomaiviti Group can conveniently connect guests to their private island with ease in their private planes to and from Nadi. If you’re one of the lucky few who make it to Lau, you’ll be rewarded with some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful islands in Fiji. Captain Cook Cruises run expeditionary cruises through the islands a few times a year and many yachties have been tempted to drop anchor in the flawless, pocket-sized bays. If you seek uncrowded and untamed places, you won’t mind ditching the tourist trail for these hidden corners of Fiji.
11 Night Lau & Kadavu Discovery cruise
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