Travel Insurance for Fiji

Fiji is a beautiful tropical paradise, a cross between a place to laze by the beach all day and an adventure destination with many exciting water sport activities on offer. Here’s our top pick for the best mix of relaxation and thrills.

In the shadows of the Sleeping Giant (a mountain shaped like a sleeping man) you’ll find a garden that is home to the largest collection of orchids in Fiji - over 2,000 varieties.

Created by the late American actor Raymond Burr, the garden is full of Fiji’s beautiful vegetation and greenery along with fishponds, boardwalks and cool shady pathways. This garden is guaranteed to take your breath away, so take a picnic, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet.

More than just sand, the Sigatoka sand dunes cover an impressive 650 hectares. Home to over 22 species of birds, lizards, geckos and fruit bats with views of the Sigatoka River. You can hike through the area on one or two hour trails. The sand dunes can get very hot, so avoid the midday heat and drink plenty of water. The hike also crosses an ancient burial site discovered in the late 1980s and dated back to around 2,600 years old. Fifty graves were uncovered along with stone tools, pottery and other cultural remnants.

Visit Tavoro waterfalls on Taveuni to swim in the natural swimming pools beneath the falls. Surrounded by ridiculously thick, green jungles - the waterfalls are about a 3-hour return hike from the visitor centre. The hike has panoramic views, and you’ll also experience the sights and sounds of the jungle. You may spot a banded Iguana or the critically endangered monkey-faced bat.

Fijian food is heavily influenced by the ocean, the locally grown produce and the Polynesian and Indian culture of the country. For a unique dining experience, try:

• Kokoda - Raw pieces of fish marinated in coconut cream, lime, onions and tomatoes.
• Taro - A heavy potato-like vegetable with a purple hue.
• Duruka - The unopened flower of a cane shoot, cooked in coconut milk to make a curry. 

If you’re up for it, cooking classes are a great way to immerse yourself in local culture. Classes are widely available throughout Fiji, either offered in resorts or local villages. 

White water rafting delivers an epic view of Fiji - remote highland villages, gorges, mountains and fast-moving rapids. No previous experience is required. Try rafting at the Upper Navua River, surrounded by lush rainforest and black volcanic walls, fed by many waterfalls and full of challenging rapids. Or hit up the Luva River where most tours also take you into a traditional kava ceremony on the way.

The Fijian people are some of the friendliest and most inviting in the world. They are taught at a young age that family and friends are the most important thing and are eager to share their customs and traditions. Some good ways to interact are to attend a Meke or traditional performance where the locals share their stories, history and legends through music and dance. Or visit during either the Hibiscus or Bula festivals, where locals gather with parades, marching bands, dancing and beauty pageants.