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Before you go
Your trip to Sigatoka.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Sigatoka – Nadroga e Navosa Destination Costa dos Corais Capital
How to get there
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Aeroporto Internacional de Nadi (NAN) Namaka · 70 km
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Terminal de ônibus de Sigatoka 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before booking. From Nadi International Airport it’s about 70 km via Queens Road by car, transfer or bus, around 1 hour 15 minutes. From Suva it’s about 130 km.
How many days
One day covers the dunes, the fort and the market. With two days you can add the wildlife park and an afternoon at a Korotogo beach.
When to go
From May to October days are usually dry and cooler for walking the dunes. From November to April it’s hotter, rainier and there is a cyclone risk.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
There are guides to visit the dunes and the fort, but you can also take a taxi from town. Queens Road buses stop at Sigatoka.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Sigatoka
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Morning
Sigatoka Dunes
Start early on the dune trail, before the sun gets strong, and walk down to the beach at the river mouth.
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Afternoon
Tavuni Fort
Climb up to Tavuni Fort on the hill above the river and see the Sigatoka valley from above.
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Late afternoon
Market and center
Stop by the market and the bridge over the river in central Sigatoka.
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Evening
Beach at Korotogo
End the day at one of Korotogo’s beaches, east of town.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Sigatoka valley called Fiji’s vegetable garden?
Because the valley’s fertile soil supplies much of the country with vegetables, greens and fruits.
Are the Sigatoka Dunes far from town?
No. The park entrance is just minutes by car west of town, next to Queens Road.
Can you swim in the Sigatoka River?
It’s not common; for swimming the options are the beaches at Korotogo and Natadola.
Does Sigatoka have shops and services?
Yes. It is the coast’s service town, with a market, supermarkets, banks and bus services.