Nadroga e Navosa · Fiji

Costa dos Corais

The south coast of Viti Levu between Nadi and Pacific Harbour: the Sigatoka dunes, Natadola Beach, Tavuni Fort and waterfalls in the jungle, along the Queens Road.

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In the photo: Forte de Tavuni and Sigatoka River valley

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The Coral Coast is the stretch of the south coast of Viti Levu that runs from Momi, south of Nadi, to near Pacific Harbour, following the Queens Road for about 80 km. The name comes from the coral reef that runs parallel to the shore, a short distance from the sand, forming shallow lagoons in front of the beaches.

The main town is Sigatoka, at the mouth of the river of the same name, a commercial center of a fertile valley known as Fiji’s garden. Nearby are the Sigatoka Dunes, the country’s first national park, with high dunes where pottery about 2,600 years old was found, and Tavuni Fort, an 18th-century fortification on a hill above the river.

To the west, Natadola Beach has one of the few stretches of sand on Viti Levu where you can swim well even at low tide, because it lies outside the reef line. To the east, in Korolevu and neighboring villages, the coast fills with beach accommodations, and inland trails lead to jungle waterfalls such as Biausevu.

This destination brings together 3 cities: Sigatoka, Natadola, Korolevu.

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The cities on this trip

Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.

Where Costa dos Corais is

Boundaries: Pacific Data Hub / geoBoundaries (CC BY 4.0). Adapted by Cidade Turismo.

How to get there: Costa dos Corais

✈ Aeroporto Internacional de Nadi (NAN), in Namaka · 70 km to Sigatoka

Confirm before you buy. From Nadi International Airport, the Coral Coast is about 1 to 2 hours along Queens Road by car, transfer, or bus. From Suva, it’s roughly 2 to 3 hours in the opposite direction.

Suggested arrival point: Sigatoka

Nadroga e Navosa · Costa dos Corais Capital Suggested arrival point

Sigatoka

Sigatoka is the main town of the Coral Coast and the capital of Nadroga-Navosa province, at the mouth of the Sigatoka River. The river valley is so productive it’s known as Fiji’s vegetable garden. Near the town are the Sigatoka Dunes, the country’s first national park, the Tavuni Fort atop a hill, and a native wildlife park in Korotogo.

Nadroga e Navosa · Costa dos Corais

Natadola

Natadola lies at the western end of the Coral Coast, about 1 hour from Nadi, and has one of Viti Levu’s most popular beaches: a long stretch of white sand in an open bay, outside the reef line, where you can swim well most of the day. Vendors from nearby villages offer horse rides and coconuts on the sand.

Nadroga e Navosa · Costa dos Corais

Korolevu

Korolevu is a stretch of the Coral Coast east of Sigatoka, with villages and beach accommodations in front of a reef lagoon. It’s the part of the coast closest to Pacific Harbour and Suva, and the trail to Biausevu waterfall in the interior starts here from the village of the same name.

The local experience

Things to do in Costa dos Corais

Korolevu · Nadroga e Navosa · Waterfall

Cachoeira de Biausevu (Savu Na Mate Laya)

Waterfall in the inland forest of the Coral Coast, reached by a trail from the village of Biausevu, with a pool for swimming at the end of the walk.

Sigatoka · Nadroga e Navosa · National park

Dunas de Sigatoka (Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park)

Fiji’s first national park, with dunes 20–60 metres high at the mouth of the Sigatoka River, trails through forest and sand down to the beach, and sites where Lapita pottery about 2,600 years old has been found.

Natadola · Nadroga e Navosa · Beach

Praia de Natadola (Natadola Beach)

Long stretch of white sand in an open bay, outside the reef line, with deep, clear water for swimming most of the day, about 1 hour from Nadi.

Sigatoka · Nadroga e Navosa · Historic site

Forte de Tavuni (Tavuni Hill Fort)

An 18th-century fortification on a hill above the Sigatoka valley, built by a chief from Tonga, with terraces, earth walls and views over the river.

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Sigatoka · Nadroga e Navosa · Wildlife park

Kula Wild Adventure Park (Kula Wild Adventure Park)

A wildlife park in Korotogo, near Sigatoka, with native Fijian birds, reptiles and fish, a breeding programme for the crested iguana and forest trails.

Before you go

Practical information

A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.

When to go

From May to October, the dry season, days are usually sunny and less humid—good for beach and trails. From November to April it’s hotter, with more heavy showers, and it’s cyclone season. Natadola’s waves tend to be larger with southern swells from May to October.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

How many days to stay

Two or three days allow you to combine beach, the dunes, Tavuni Fort, and a waterfall. Many people travel the coast between Nadi and Suva with one or two nights en route.

Which city to stay in

Natadola, at the far west, is the most open beach for swimming and is about 1 hour from Nadi. Korotogo and Sigatoka are convenient for the dunes, the fort, and shopping. Korolevu and the coast to the east concentrate beach accommodations with a reef lagoon and lie on the route to Pacific Harbour and Suva.

Respect the place

Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.

Get your questions answered

Frequently asked questions about Costa dos Corais

Why is it called the Coral Coast?

Because of the coral reef that runs parallel to the south coast of Viti Levu, close to the shore, forming shallow lagoons in front of the beaches.

Does the Coral Coast have good beaches for swimming?

On most beaches, the lagoon is shallow at low tide. Natadola is the best-known exception, with deep enough water for swimming for most of the day.

Do I need a car on the Coral Coast?

It helps, because the points of interest are spread along Queens Road. You can also use buses, taxis, and tours that offer hotel pickup.

Can you see the Coral Coast in one day from Nadi?

You can see the Sigatoka dunes and Natadola beach in a day, but the coast is better experienced with one or two nights.

What to do in Sigatoka?

Visit the Sigatoka Sand Dunes, climb Tavuni Fort, stroll the market and the river valley, known as Fiji’s garden.

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Costa dos Corais

A region to enjoy
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