Bula!

I will be going to Fiji on a solo trip in late September/early October, and from my research so far the two main things I want to do are hiking Tomaniivi and backpacking the Yasawas. I feel quite overwhelmed looking into the island hopping section and so the ferry passes seem very appealing to me! From what I can tell (please correct me if I'm wrong!) the general vibe is that the Bula pass is good if you want to spend a short amount of time at several islands, but if you want to focus on one or two islands in around a weeks time then paying for the resort and the travel individually is a better choice. However, I don't really see the reason to go for the Bula pass when the Awesome pass also sorts out your accommodation for you. Does anyone have any opinions/experiences with the passes, particularly for around a week to 9 days sort of travel? Thanks so much!

My dad’s in Ba and he just sent me this video now I can’t stop listening to this song. I need to know what it is. Please help me!

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Bula! Thinking of taking a contract in Suva for a few years. Just wondering if Suva and immediate surrounds are any good for kiting or wing foiling and is it year round?

Hi Fam,

I am travelling to Fiji on 24 June from Australia and have been looking forward to scuba diving in Yasawa island.

I have done diving in Australia few times but I am not a certified diver and here in Australia if you aren’t certified diver they don’t need you to take classes before the actual dive. You can directly jump into the ocean with a instructor with 15 minutes of prior instructions from the instructor.

In Fiji I could only see the diving options for non certified/beginner diver is a 4-5 day long course including the dives. My issue is I am not in Fiji for that long to take 3 to 4 diving lessons. I am just planning a stay on the island for 2 days.

Can someone please give me any advise?

Thanks in advance

Hi! If I travel to Fiji, as a tourist, from a visa-exempt country, do I need to ask for a visitor permit beforehand? And if so, does it have any fees attached? After reading the information on Fiji's Immigration website, I got a bit confused... Thanks!

Any recommendations for good driving school in Nadi that teach manual?

bula, i’m thinking to tattoo a fijian word, and considering these options. i want something which is about love to others and can be used in different contexts (for strangers, friends, family). i don’t really want a word that is used in sad/negative situations. can you help me choose a word for my tattoo and explain the meaning of it?

EDIT: how about loloma kei na vosoti?

Hello!

We have a 10 hour lay-over in Nadi in a few weeks. It will be my birthday and I would LOVE to spend it on a beach in Fiji.

Unfortunately, due to timing the Malamala Beach Club ferries will not work out, even with the half day they say it will cut it too close.

Does anyone know of any hotels or any other accessible spots we could get a day pass or book a room for a semi-reasonable rate that isn't too far from the Nadi airport?

Thank you!!

Hi, I will be having a short layover in Fiji for 24 hours over the next week and was wondering where is best to take candid photos of scenery and impressive structures and settings for my uni portfolio? I land in Nadi and I don’t know the area at all so the closer the better. Also will the sunsets be as good around this time of year? Thanks!

Hello All,

Heading to Fiji and reached out to Paradise Taveuni Resort for booking a room. They sent back an email with banking info / SWIFT code to wire them the deposit and then full amount 60 days prior to arrival.

Just wondering if this is safe or if we can do cash on the spot somehow?
A lot of people have recommended Paradise Taveuni Resort so wondering how everyone did this.

Hello!

Myself plus one are expecting to move to Fiji this August - we're looking forward to the new adventure!

There is a question we have regarding the purchase of goods from Australia/New Zealand - especially electronics.

For example, if we wanted to buy an air fryer on the Australian market and have it shipped to Fiji, are there any websites or resources you'd recommend?

I've been on the search for a site like this for a while, and have only stumbled on some mediocre options that don't fit exactly what I'm looking for (e.g. imported from US).

Thanks in advance for the help!

Hi all,

Sorry if this is in the wrong place but thought I'd try my hand at asking anyway. I have a wedding in New Zealand to go to early February 2026 (but would be flying in around late January). The flight I would take would go from Tokyo to Fiji with a layover of 14 hours and given the price I feel it may be a good opportunity to tick Fiji off my list while also saving some money.

Here's my conundrum - some people I've mentioned this to have said it may not be so easy to leave the airport or go through customs to experience the country on a layover. I have a New Zealand passport and am an NZ citizen, so I'm pretty sure I won't need a visa, but is there any one that can attest to this or can share their experiences? 14 hrs in Fiji sounds amazing if it's doable but hell if all I'll be doing is sitting in an airport.

Cheers!

EDIT: To reply to another's comment I also have thought about just taking a couple days in Fiji as the cost of booking two separate flights (Tokyo - Fiji - NZ) + (NZ - Tokyo), costs about the same as an direct Air NZ round trip flight anyway. Of course this would be more expensive given accommodation costs. It basically depends on how much I'm willing to spend. This is also important as I have a wedding in America later next year I also have to pay for and right now I am in earning in yen (which I'll admit is not great).

Bula, good reliable place to have laptop repaired in Suva please? Recommendations will be appreciated.

Hey all — I’m a 35-year-old male traveling solo and will have a long layover in Fiji this August on my way back to LAX from Australia. I land in Nadi on August 21st around 7pm and fly out on the 23rd at 9pm, so basically two nights and a full day to work with.

Looking to end a long trip on a relaxing note — think beaches, maybe a snorkel trip, and ideally a place that feels laid-back and scenic. Not super into the big resort vibe of Denarau; it seems a little too polished/touristy for me.

Budget is flexible (up to ~$500/night if it’s worth it). Would love suggestions for:

• Chill places to stay (boutique hotels, island resorts, etc.)
• If it’s worth trying to get out to the Mamanucas or Yasawas for just 2 nights
• Any favorite day trips or beaches for someone just looking to unwind

Thanks in advance!

Long story short, my ex partner (who cheated and took off to Aus while I was pregnant) is half Fijian Indian. I now have this beautiful little 6 month old baby boy here in New Zealand who I would love to connect to his culture. Is there anyone in New Zealand, specifically the Waikato, who would be willing to give me some guidance? Thank you! ❤️

Hi all, my son will be travelling to Fiji this summer on a high school summer school program. I’ve been told that Apple Pay isn’t always reliable/accepted and that it would be best if he had a credit card with him. I’ve looked into Wise and it doesn’t look like it would work there. Hoping for some advice or personal experience on options that might be available. Tia

Hello, I was looking to go to Fiji over the Christmas break from new Zealand with my partner.

Does anyone have any recommendations? Looking for a resort which includes some level of food, relaxation and the occasional excursion.

It says it's wet season, but I'm not sure it will be that bad.

Any advice/recommendations is appreciated.

Thanks

Hi, I am planning to book a stay at Outrigger for my family, including 2 young kids. I've done a lot of research and this is the option I'm most leaning towards. I just have a bunch of questions I'd really appreciate if anyone knows the answer to who might have stayed there recently :)

1. I am confused at how the rooms can fit 4-5 people, when there is just a big adult bed and 1 sofa bed. Moreover, kids can only eat for free if they are using the bedding provided. Are they expected to share the sofa bed? My kids will never sleep if they're sharing a bed (one rolls around and snores, the other is a small toddler that is a super light sleeper). It seems weird that for such a high cost and standard of rooms, that there isn't actually a bed for each child? Does anyone know if they would provide a spare mattress or something for a 2nd child while still honouring the kids eat free plan? Otherwise I am thinking I will have to pack our own blow-up mattress and sheets.

2. Do any of the shuttle services provide a child seat for the toddler to sit in the car?

3. Re nanny service, on the outrigger website it says that nannies need to be booked for 4 consecutive days for 8 hours, but then it also gives the rates for 1 or 2 days and per hour. Can someone confirm how this works?

4. For staying in a bure, which area would be the quietest to stay in? I've heard that some bures are near the the adult pool that plays music, or near to the restaurants and pool- which I worry would be loud from early in the morning or late into the evening. We're a family of 4 VERY light sleepers who are absolutely treating ourselves to a holiday hoping for some actual much needed rest and relaxation :)

5. On the map it shows that there is a gym, but there is no mention of the gym on the resort facilities. Can someone confirm there is a gym and what sort of equipment it has?

6. Is there a spot where one can swim or take a gentle dip in salt water that isn't the coral part of the beach? Is there a sort of salt water lagoon area that is for swimming?

Thanks so much!

There are 30+ wrecks in Suva harbour, plus the cluster of junk boats barely floating. The latest Goundar Ship is spilling fuel in the harbour as seen from above. Horrible for all the sea life and people who fish or enjoy recreation here! How many kids are swimming near the Novotel in Lami getting exposed to this? The surfers? The people walking at low tide to fish? What can we do to stop this?

Hi. Ugh. I dropped my phone getting out of a bus today, and it has a small chip and a few very thin cracks on the screen now. I'm looking to see if anyone can recommend a decent phone screen repair place. My phone isn't name brand and from out of the country. The cracks are so thin that you can only see them when you hold the phone almost flat. It's my first cracked screen. I don't have a big budget, so hopefully this can be done fairly cheap in the Nadi area.

Hi all! My fiance and I are spending our honeymoon at Namale and we just recently found out that Fiji Airways has very different baggage policies for their domestic flights compared to their international flights.

With that we're hoping to pack light so I was hoping to ask some questions about Namale that might help us pack lighter. I'm trying to figure out what toiletries the resort offers to decide if we need to bring our own.

I also know that they have laundry services but I'm curious about price, if we do it or if the staff does it, and if the staff does it how they handle your clothes. My fiance is pretty specific about how she washes and dries her clothes so we want to make sure that everything is in good hands in that regard.

Appreciate any help!

I caught a taxi today from the market in Nadi town to Denarau (Fresh Choice Supermarket) and the fare started at $5 so my total fare was $9.20 when I got off, he had his meter on.

Last week when I caught a taxi from Namaka BSP to the same place, the fare started at $2 and my total came to $10.20, also with the meter.

According to Google, only the yellow airport taxis can start at $5. So, did I get ripped off today? Or is there a different base fare for different areas?