Nadi

Introduction

Nadi markets

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Nadi, on the western side of Viti Levu, is Fiji's third largest city. It is also the country's primary port of entry for air-travellers as it has the largest airport in Fiji. It is most significantly a hub for trips to the Mamanucas and Yasawas, with ferries leaving from the harbour regularly. Several major resorts and hotels have also set up around the town itself to cater for the travelling population.

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

• Sri Siva Subramaniya temple is the largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere.
• Nadi Market offers and authentic Fijian shopping experience. Located off Hospital Road between the bus station and downtown.
• Denarau Island, boasts two large resorts, offering visitors multiple restaurants, water-sports and a full-size golf course.
• The Garden of the Sleeping Giant, at the foothills of the Nausori Highlands is about half an hour out of Nadi, a little past the airport. It is a sprawling tropical garden and a great cool retreat on typically warm Fijian days.

Events and Festivals

• The Bula Festival is held in September

Weather

Nadi enjoys a mild tropical climate with year-round temperatures around 25 °C with a generally high humidity. Average highs range from around 26 °C in July and August to around 30 °C from December to April. Lows are between 20 °C and 23 °C. May to October is the dry season and the weather is slightly cooler and less rainfall and humidity make it a good time of the year to visit. From December to April, the city gets a lot of rain.

Getting There

By Plane

Nadi International Airport (NAN) is the country's main international gateway. It is the main hub of Air Pacific, and also services Air New Zealand and Air Fiji flights, amongst others. There are connections to New Zealand, Australia, Los Angeles, South Korea and other Pacific destinations.

Getting from the airport into town is straightforward by taxi or if you have booked into a resort, you will most likely have a transfer organised for you from the airport directly to the hotel.

By Car

By Bus

By Boat

• South Sea Cruises operates daily ferry departures from Nadi to the Mamanuca Islands on board modern, comfortable vessels. They operate two fast catamarans from Denarau Marina to most of the Mamanuca islands, including Malolo, Walu Beach, Castaway Island, Mana, Treasure Island, Beachcomber Island, Bounty Island, South Sea Island, Matamanoa and Tokoriki.
• Awesome Adventures operates Fiji's Yasawa Flyer (the big yellow boat) from Nadi and is the main form of boat transport out to the remote Yasawa Islands. It services all the resorts in the Yasawa islands plus some of the Mamanuca resorts daily.

Getting Around

By Car

You can hire a car at Nadi Airport and use it to drive around Viti Levu. A license will be necessary from your home country and be aware that driving is on the left in Fiji.

By Public Transport

Public buses connect the various cities and towns on Viti Levu and can provide an economic alternative to hiring a car.

By Foot

Depending on how much you want to explore around Nadi, you can probably get by with taxis and then on foot. The centre of the town is very limited and can easily be navigated on foot.

By Bike

Eat

• Ashyanna provides outstanding Indian cuisine in a warm welcoming setting- excellent value. It's on the main road just before the bridge. Ask any cab driver to take you there.

Drink

Sleep

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Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

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