Suva and Surrounds Must Do
Dig a little deeper and you’ll find there’s more to Suva than great retail and restaurants. Here’s a few ideas to help you fill your downtime in Fiji’s multicultural capital.
Suva, Fiji’s capital and largest city is located on Viti Levu’s south-eastern coast. Suva offers a mix of historical sites, museums, parks, local markets and a vibrant nightlife.
Suva is one of the most cosmopolitan centres in the South Pacific, home to around a third of Fiji’s population. Suva is the economic, educational and diplomatic hub in the South Pacific region. You can fly into Suva’s International Airport at Nausori which primarily serves Australia and New Zealand, along with a handful of Pacific Islands as well as domestic and regional flights throughout Fiji. If you are travelling from Nadi you can get here by car or bus, or hop on a flight - it is only a short 25-minute flight from Nadi. Lured by its attractive deep harbour and abundant land, Fiji’s British colonists moved the capital of Fiji from Levuka here in 1882. As a major centre for trade since then, you’ll find many buildings from the British colonial era amongst the city’s more modern high-rise buildings. Be sure to spend time exploring our tropical metropolis with shopping malls, farmers markets, restaurants and entertainment.
As one of the primary ports-of-call for the cruise liners visiting Fiji, Suva is a great place for you to jump ship and explore the city, learn about Fiji and the region at the Fiji Museum located at the beautiful Thurston Gardens. The Fiji Museum is the best place to do a crash course in Fiji’s history or take a walking tour around the city to check out the small shops and markets full of handicrafts and fresh food. From historic hotels boasting grand colonial architecture to modern hotel suites and self-contained apartments, here you will find a wide range of accommodation to suit all visitors.
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