Things to do in the Fiji Islands
With half a million tourists a year, Fiji is quickly establishing itself as one of the most welcoming and attractive places to visit in the Pacific region.
Fiji offers a wide variety of activities for families, adrenaline junkies, and ecotourists alike. It takes good planning to make the most of your dream vacation in the Pacific. However, many people leave Fiji without discovering the true magic of the archipelago. The advance of the tourism industry on the island means that the place is packed with the usual western and eastern ‘attractions’ and money shooters. Luxurious shopping centers, fast food outlets, Chinese and Indian restaurants have been built on all the islands. My best advice would be: let’s say out of these hot spots. You can get Asian fast food right around the corner without leaving the comfort of your hometown. You’re going to Fiji for a special adventure, so you must plunge headlong into its green abundance.
Hiking in Fiji is one of the best things to do. There are six national parks in the archipelago. If you want to understand why some people care about rainforest conservation, go there and you will see what a magnificent place a rainforest is. It is nothing like the usual forest of the western world.
Koroyanitu is the most popular national park. It offers day trips and camping adventures that will allow you to discover the rainforest and some local towns where almost nothing has changed since the days when James Cook was there. For the best views in Fiji, head to Nausori National Park. You will see dormant volcanoes and lush green hills over abundant rich valleys and magnificent gorges.
The reason you’ve heard of Fiji is probably the diving. That remains one of the most popular things to do in the Fiji Islands. The reason for this is the clarity of the water and the beauty of the underwater world. It is worth seeing the coral reefs with thousands of colorful fish and a wide variety of plants. Some of the reefs are over 4,000 years old, so tourists should be responsible and try not to disturb this subtle form of life. Natural coral reefs are very important to the global ocean ecosystem. Look and admire but don’t touch!
Other things to do in Fiji include sailing a replica pirate schooner between the islands, playing golf, taking day trips to museums and heritage artifacts, sailing, and maybe shopping. There are some local markets on the islands. By visiting them you will encounter the friendly and relaxed way of the islands, learn more about the local inhabitants and maybe find some items of interest. The locals have kept up the old traditions and when it comes to craftsmanship and originality they easily beat other so called native destinations.
You can’t put Fiji in any kind of brackets. is for everyone Every tourist will find something that captures the imagination and leaves good memories.