Fiji Museum

Located in the heart of Suva's botanical gardens, the Fiji Museum holds a remarkable collection which includes archaeological material dating back 3,700 years and cultural objects representing both Fiji's indigenous inhabitants and other communities that have settled in the island group over the past100 years. 

Planning a Fiji wedding?

If you’re planning an intimate, small wedding for just the two of you or a ceremony and reception for 150 guests your wedding is guaranteed to be a day you’ll never forget. For the smaller weddings the Islands offer the chance to gather together in an intimate setting for a number of days together. For big weddings you can even book the whole island if you like!

Accommodation

All kinds of travellers visit Fiji, and there's a place to stay for everyone. There are five star resorts that offer world class dining and facilities. Backpackers and adventurers are also well looked after, with a huge range of affordable hostels. 
But, certainly, Poseidon Undersea Resort is the most interesting hotel in the entire island. You can book an island villa or an Undersea suite. 

- There are 24 Undersea suites. Each of the 24 Undersea suites measures 51 square meters and offers a totally immersive underwater experience.  A full 70% of the surface are of each suite is transparent acrylic.

- Each of the 48 luxurious bungalows (locally known as “bures”) found on Poseidon Mystery Island boasts its own splash pool and courtyard visible from an open living room.

Activities

Find the Fiji experience that makes you happy, and plan the perfect trip. Relax around the pool, or picnic on a perfect white sand beach. Crank up the adrenaline with an action sport adventure out on the water or up in the hills. Get close to nature with jungle treks or visit one of Fiji’s famous Nature Reserves. For sophisticated travellers, choose a Spa & Wellness treatment, stroll around a gorgeous Championship Golf Course, or dine in a fine restaurant. There is a huge variety of things to see and do no matter where you are in Fiji.

Working in Fiji

Getting a job in Fiji is almost impossible. Their top industries are :
- Tourism
- Sugar
- Clothing
- Copra
- Gold
- Silver
- Lumber
- Small cottage industries

Transport

Getting around Fiji is easy and cheap. There’s a good network of buses, carriers (trucks) and ferries for travel within Fiji’s main islands, and taxis are common. Hiring a car is a good way to explore the two largest islands – which contain 90% of Fiji’s roads – or charter a boat or small plane to get between islands.
 

FAQ

TIME ZONE

Straddling the 180th meridian, Fiji has frequently been called “the crossroads of the Pacific”. In fact, the International Date Line has been adjusted so that the entire archipelago falls into the same time zone, 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
From November to February Fiji moves one hour ahead with its own daylight savings.

 

 

 

 

 

RELIGION


Fiji is a multi-cultural nation with many religious beliefs. The people are primarily of the Wesleyan persuasion. Various protestant denominations, Roman Catholicism, Hinduism and Islam are also represented.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEALTH


Fiji is free from malaria, yellow fever and major tropical diseases. Inoculations are only  required if travelling from an infected area.  There is an effective medical system in place with government and privately run hospitals, clinics, surgical centres, dental service 
and pharmacies.

 

 

 

LOCAL CUSTOMS

- It is important to dress modestly when away from hotels and resorts and particularly when visiting a Fijian village

- Avoid wearing a hat in a village, it is considered an insult to the village chief. It is also insulting to touch someone’s head.

- It's best to not wear shoes if visiting someone’s house.

- Be prepared to shake hands and answer personal questions as to where you are from, whether married; and, if so, how many children.

BARGAINING 

You’ll find many sophisticated retail outlets here, suitable for traditional tourist shopping. And if you venture a little further, you’ll discover fruit and vegetable markets, overflowing with produce, curio and handicraft vendors, Indian merchandise and speciality gift stores. It’s here that you might find yourself in a bargaining session over price. It’s all part of the experience, so go ahead and enter into the spirit of it.



FOOD 
Fiji has two main cuisines : indigenous Fijian and Fijian Indian. Fijian Indian is heavy on the rice, spice and chili, and indigenous Fijian features plenty of seafood and is easy on the spice. Kokoda is the Fijian take on cerviche, a divine dish of local fish marinated in lemon juice and coconut milk. 

Government of Fiji

Epeli Nailatikau

 Today Fiji is considered a republic with a chief of state and head of government. It also has a bicameral Parliament that is made up of a 32-seat Senate and a 71-seat House of Representatives.

Frank Bainimarama

23 of the House seats are reserved for ethnic Fijians, 19 for ethnic Indians and three for other ethnic groups. Fiji also has a judicial branch that is comprised of a Supreme Court, a Court of Appeal, a High Court and Magistrate's Courts.

 

Geography and Climate of Fiji

Fiji is a very hospitable land of blue-green lagoons, lush rainforests, pine forests, mountains and 1,666 kilometres (1000 miles) of white sand beaches spread over 300 islands scattered across 709,660 square kilometres (200,000 square miles) of ocean.

We have two seasons: warm and even warmer. It’s a sunny, tropical climate that’ll wash the winter chills from your bones. That doesn’t mean it never rains here, but you can expect May to November, our cooler months, to range from 19° to 29°c. And from December and April, the temperatures register from 22° to 33°c.

Getting to Fiji

Nestled in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Fiji may seem far away, but getting here is easy. Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national carrier, has regular flights from many international destinations (Auckland, Christchurch, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Vancouver and Hong Kong). Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Korean Air, Pacific Blue, Virgin Australia, Air Niugini, Air Vanuatu, Air Caledonie and Our Airlines also fly regularly to Fiji.

Nadi International Airport is the main gateway to the country for most travellers, and there are several domestic airports scattered throughout the islands. 


A 4 month visa is granted automatically on arrival to visitors from most countries, you can check the list here. You needn't do anything other than have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.

General information about Fiji

- Population: 858,038 (2012 estimate)
- Capital: Suva
- Area: 7,055 square miles (18,274 sq km)
- Coastline: 702 miles (1,129 km)
- Highest Point: Mount Tomanivi at 4,344 feet (1,324 m)
- Official languages : English, Fijian and Fiji Hindi
- Demonym : Fijian
- Independence : from the United Kingdom (10 October 1970)
- Currency : Fijian Dollar 
- Drives on the : left

 

Fiji, officially called the Republic of the Fiji Islands, is an island group located in Oceania between Hawaii and New Zealand. Fiji is made up of 333 islands and only 110 are inhabited. Fiji is one of the most developed Pacific Islands and has a strong economy based on mineral extraction and agriculture. Fiji is also a popular tourist destination because of its tropical landscape and it is fairly easy to get to from the western United States and Australia.

Bula! Welcome to Fiji

Bula is the only word you’ll ever need. 
Bula is the national greeting that seems to mean: hello, how are you, it’s a sunny day, take your time, have a good day, hope you and your extended family are well, play nicely. It’s a nice all-purpose, well-meaning word that you can just roll out on any occasion.

The heart of the South Pacific, Fiji is blessed with 333 tropical islands that are home to happiness.

For the perfect holiday, choose from affordable accommodation all the way through to exclusive 5 star resorts, bunk down in a hostel or book an island to yourself.

Famous for its soft coral diving, white sand beaches and pristine natural environment Fiji is a leader in eco-tourism. For business travel there is no better place halfway between North America and Asia.Weddings and honeymoons in Fiji are a dream of a lifetime, and families and children have a special place here.