Before you go

Your trip to Nadi.

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

Nadi – Ba Destination Nadi and Denarau

How to get there

Aeroporto Internacional de Nadi (NAN) Namaka · 9 km
Terminal de ônibus de Nadi 1 km

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

Confirm before purchasing. Nadi International Airport (NAN) is about 9 km from the town center; taxis, transfers and local buses cover the route. From Suva it’s about 200 km via the Queens Road by bus or car, and there are domestic flights between Nausori and Nadi.

How many days

One day for the temple, the market and the Sabeto valley. Two days if you want to include Lautoka and a hike in the Koroyanitu highlands.

When to go

From May to October days are usually dry and cooler. From November to April it gets hotter and rains in showers; it’s also cyclone season. The west of Viti Levu is generally drier than Suva.

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

Do you need a car?

No. Taxis are common and Sabeto valley tours typically pick up at hotels. A car helps to travel along the Queens Road to the Coral Coast or Lautoka; in Fiji you drive on the left.

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 Nadi

Morning
Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple and town centre
Start with the temple, at the southern end of the main street, with shoulders and legs covered and shoes left at the entrance. Then walk along the main street and through the municipal market.
Afternoon
Garden of the Sleeping Giant
Head to the Sabeto valley and walk the boardwalks among the orchids and the lily pond, at the foot of the mountain that gives the garden its name.
Late afternoon
Sabeto mud pools
End the afternoon at the thermal mud pools: cover yourself in mud, let it dry in the sun and wash off in the hot pools. Bring swimwear that can get dirty.
Evening
Dinner in Nadi or Denarau
At night, try an Indo-Fijian curry in central Nadi or dine at Port Denarau Marina, overlooking the boats.

2 days in Nadi

Day 1

Morning
Nadi temple and market
Visit the Sri Siva Subramaniya temple early and stop by the municipal market to see fruits, kava and handicrafts.
Afternoon
Sabeto valley
Garden of the Sleeping Giant and then the Sabeto thermal mud pools.
Late afternoon
Port Denarau
Go to Denarau to see the marina and arrange boats to the islands.
Evening
Night in Denarau
Dine at the marina, with the movement of boats returning from the islands.

Day 2

Morning
Heading to Lautoka
Follow the Queens Road to Lautoka, the sugar city, and walk through the market and the palm-lined avenue.
Afternoon
Koroyanitu Park
With a guide, do the short hike to the waterfalls from the village of Abaca, in the highlands above Lautoka.
Late afternoon
Return to Nadi
Return to Nadi before dark; the dirt roads in the highlands require daylight.
Evening
Last night
Pack your bag for the islands or your flight and have dinner in central Nadi.

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

How long does it take from Nadi airport to the town centre?

It’s about 9 km, generally a 15–20 minute taxi ride depending on traffic. Denarau is a little farther, on the other side of town.

What to do in Nadi in a day?

Visit the Sri Siva Subramaniya temple, stroll through the municipal market and in the afternoon go to the Sabeto valley for the Garden of the Sleeping Giant and the thermal mud pools.

Is Nadi a good base for boat trips?

Yes. Boats to the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands depart from Port Denarau Marina, a few minutes from town, and many tours pick up guests at their hotels.

How to dress to visit Nadi’s Hindu temple?

With shoulders and knees covered. Shoes are left outside, and there are rules for photography inside; ask at the entrance.

Can you walk from central Nadi to Denarau?

It’s not practical: it’s a few kilometres along the road. Taxis and buses make the trip in a few minutes.

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