Before you go

Your trip to Lautoka.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Lautoka – Ba Destination Nadi and Denarau

How to get there

Aeroporto Internacional de Nadi (NAN) Namaka · 20 km
Terminal de ônibus de Lautoka 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Nadi International Airport it is about 20 km via Queens Road by taxi, bus or car. From Nadi, local buses run the route throughout the day.

How many days

Half a day for the market, the town centre and the temple. A full day if you include the trail in Koroyanitu Park.

When to go

From May to October days are usually dry, better for the hill trails. From November to April there is more rain, and the dirt road to Abaca can become poor after storms.

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

Do you need a car?

Not needed for the town centre, which is walkable. For Koroyanitu Park it’s best to go with a guide or a prearranged taxi, because the road to Abaca is unpaved.

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 Lautoka

Morning
Lautoka market
Start at the municipal market, with fruits, kava, spices and handicrafts, then walk along Vitogo Avenue, lined with palm trees.
Afternoon
Sri Krishna Kaliya Temple
Visit the town’s Hare Krishna temple, wearing clothes that cover shoulders and knees.
Late afternoon
Seafront
Walk along Marine Drive, facing the port and the offshore islands.
Evening
Return to Nadi
Dine in Lautoka or return to Nadi via Queens Road before dark.

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 Lautoka called the Sugar City?

Because it grew up around the sugar mill founded in 1903, at the heart of the sugarcane region of western Viti Levu.

Is it worth going to Lautoka from Nadi?

It’s worth half a day to see a Fijian town not focused on tourism, with its market and temple, and it serves as a base for hikes into Koroyanitu Park.

How to get to Koroyanitu Park?

From Lautoka, via the dirt road to the village of Abaca, about 30 minutes by car. The most practical option is to go with a guide or a prearranged taxi.

Does Lautoka have a beach?

Lautoka is a port city, without a swimming beach in the centre. Boats to the islands depart from Denarau.

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