WHAT’S a holiday trip to Fiji without seeing the best locals have to offer? For those visitors still double-minded about what to do or see in Fiji, grab a quick guide from Tourism Fiji at the nearest airport or port of entry, or Tourism Fiji office for various activities.
Here are some excursions from Tourism Fiji that visitors from abroad and locally can participate in:
* Adi Chocolate Factory — Fiji’s locally-made pure and rich chocolates in the Denarau industrial area. Prior arrangement is required. The company is owned by Tomohito and Harumi Zukoshi and specialises in manufacturing chocolate by hand the ancient way.
* The Arts Village and Marketplace of Fiji at Pacific Harbour — provides entertainment where history is retold in theatre and dance. Admission ranges from $22-$27.50 per person, and $38.50 per person. Children between two years and 12 years pay half price.
* Excitor Fiji — has scheduled departures from Port Denarau to the Mamanuca Group of Islands. It is a vibrant coloured 18m customerbuilt jetboat that can accommodate 55 passengers with 1500 horsepowered engine. It is superfast and a very popular activity.
* Fiji’s National Museum — a historical landmark at Thurston Gardens that houses all the ancient artifact, handicraft items, histories of forefathers, early settlers, indentured labourers, deed of cession, migration of people and many more.
* Fiji Rum Diaries — visit and taste the latest rum in paradise. Fiji’s award winning golden rums opposite Sheraton Fiji Resort on Denarau offers visitors a diverse range of quality flavours.
* Dolphin watching trip — swim or snorkel and watch captivating spinner dolphins at Tailevu’s North West coast of Viti Levu at the spectacular Moon Reef and Mt Tova Peak hike.
* Garden of the Sleeping Giant — nestled in the cool shadows of the big man himself, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant is one of the more pleasant discoveries you’ll make. Established in 1977, the garden, which contains a vast collection of 30-40 varieties of Asian orchids and Cattleya hybrids was once the private collection of late American actor Raymond Burr.
* Heli Tours — a helicopter tour is an adventurous and unique way to be transported throughout Fiji and explore the islands.
* Nakabuta pottery cultural tour — Sigatoka is situated in the Sigatoka Valley on Viti Levu. In Nakabuta, Sigatoka, traditional pottery making techniques are used to make items such as bowls, animal figurines and jewellery.
* St Francis of Xavier Church, Naiserelagi Catholic Mission — the historic 1917 mission, southeast of Rakiraki enjoys a scenic location overlooking Viti Levu Bay. It is famous for its mural of a black Christ, painted by Jean Charlot in 1962.
* Kila World Eco Adventure Park — for risk takers and adrenaline rush seekers, this is the ultimate outdoor activity. Visitors can try out the high or low ropes, zipline and hikes.
* Watersports and leisure — Adrenalin Fiji on Denarau Island provides all Denarau house guests with fun-filled and exciting activities including parasailing, waterskiing, sailing, jet-skiing, kayaking, scooter hire and snorkeling.
