Top things to do in nadi
Take a Stroll Through the Garden of the Sleeping Giant
The American actor Raymond Burr’s passion for orchids was what gave this beautiful garden at the foothills of Sabeto’s ‘Sleeping Giant’ mountain its start. The main attraction is the 2000 plus orchid varieties but you’ll find lots of other tropical and indigenous plants there too. Join a scheduled sightseeing tour or wander the rustic paths yourself through the flower-filled rainforest to glorious views further up the hill. Open from 9am – 5pm daily except Sundays when they close at 1pm.Take a Stroll Through the Garden of the Sleeping Giant
Kick Back with a Mudpool Bath
For some wallet-friendly pampering, head to Sabeto for a soothing soak in the area’s mud and geothermal pools. The fun, natural spa treatment kicks off with a thick mud lather before washing it all off with a dip in the different thermal pools. You’ll feel like a million dollars after – especially if you top if off with a massage from one of the local women. Most sightseeing tours include the pools as a stopover but you could also drop by yourself in a hired car. Open daily from 9am – 5pm.See
Sabeto Mud Pools
Tifajek Mud Pools
Kick Back with a Mudpool Bath
Book a Helicopter or Seaplane Scenic Tour
Take to the skies for the best views of Nadi and its offshore islands. Short burst trips last anywhere from 10 – 30mins with options to touchdown on remote islands if you charter. Seaplane and helicopter tours depart from Nadi Airport base daily! Seats are limited so it’s a good idea to book ahead.See
Heli Tours Fiji
Island Hoppers
Pacific Island Air
Book a Helicopter or Seaplane Scenic Tour
Go Ziplining
Check out either of Nadi’s two zipline courses for some thrilling treetop adventures. The Sleeping Giant Zip (Sabeto) may have only 5 ziplines but their adventure park packages offer unlimited zips and waterfall tours with lunch. Zip Fiji’s (Momi) 16 ziplines entice thrill seekers with longer and higher zips. Tack on the cave abseiling activity for an even more heart-pumping day out.See
Sleeping Giant Zip (Fiji)
Zip Fiji Momi Bay
Go Ziplining
Visit Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple
This brightly coloured Hindu temple at the southern end of Nadi town is hard to miss. The pyramid shaped towers (typical of Dravidian architecture) are covered in elaborate carvings of warriors, kings and gods. For a small entry fee, you can join the guided tour which runs every 1/2hour between 8.30am – 3.00pm. Its holy ground so you’ll need to observe a few rules like dressing modestly and removing your shoes at the entrance. The entire complex is a visual feast but keep your photos for the temple’s exterior. It’s forbidden to take photos inside the temple.Visit Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple
Go Dirty on Nadi’s Back Roads
On Go Dirty’s most popular quad bike tour, you’ll head to the mountains, whizzing past cane fields and pine forest before following the winding tracks back to Nadi town. It’s a pure riding experience but there’s also options to chill at popular sightseeing spots, fit in a village visit or hop on a heli ride back. Tours depart twice daily at 9.30am and 1.30pm.
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Go Dirty
Go Dirty on Nadi’s Back Roads
Visit the Fiji Culture Village
Ancient Fiji comes alive when you tour the Fiji Culture Village just outside Nadi town. This simulated indigenous Fijian village is a great one stop shop if you’re after a cultural fix. Besides the ancient temple, there are smaller huts where local artisans demonstrate their traditional handicraft along with traditional dance and feasting. Tip: Book the night show if you want to see the spectacular fire dancers light up the night.
See: Fiji Culture Village
Visit the Fiji Culture Village
Vou Hub for Arts, Culture & Activities
Performed live in a big top tent just outside Denarau, the Broadway style show ‘Fiji’ Untold’ is the beautiful portrayal of a little-known Fijian legend through contemporary dance. ‘Fiji Untold’ traces the origins of the Fijian stick dance through a young noblewoman’s encounters with fantastical giants, octopus gods and shape-shifting iguanas. The evening shows run 3 times a week from 8pm – 10pm so it’s the perfect fit for an after-dinner lull. Resort transfers, light snacks and soft-drinks are included in the ticket cost. Just ask about the transfer time when you book your tickets with your resort tour desk or with VOU Hub online.
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Vou Hub
Vou Hub for Arts, Culture & Activities
Set Sail on the Drua Experience
An exact replica of Fiji’s last Drua (war canoe), the iVola Sigavou was built to revive an almost forgotten tradition. Over a century ago, these double-hulled craft were revered throughout the Pacific for their superior size, speed and agility. The largest recorded was 30 metres (98 ft) long and could carry more than 200 warriors! On a ½ day morning cruise to a secret snorkelling spot, the experienced crew will teach you how to handle the craft and ply you with kava and voyaging stories. Cruises depart the Vuda Marina daily but there’s also a 2hr sunset cruise and charter options available for groups of up to 10 people.
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Drua Experience
Set Sail on the Drua Experience
Kanu by Lance Seeto
Kanu is all about surprises – in the best, tastebud-tempting way. Chef Lance Seeto’s innovative menu is packed with familiar Fijian flavours served in exciting new ways – like’palusami (dalo leaf) potstickers’ or the ‘smoked walu (Spanish Mackeral) okra salad’. Curious foodies should also try the surprisingly delicious Kava Martini. Kanu’s food philosophy is to use local as much as possible so you can always expect the freshest, seasonal produce on your plate. Check out their daily menu board for more rustic gourmet adventures.