Before you go

Your trip to Beqa.

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

Beqa – Rewa Destination Suva and Pacific Harbour about 43 km from Suva

How to get there

Aeroporto de Nausori (SUV) Nausori · 60 km
Cais de Pacific Harbour e Navua (barcos para Beqa) Pacific Harbour · 18 km

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

Boats to Beqa depart from Pacific Harbour and Navua in about 30 to 45 minutes; island accommodations arrange transfers. Pacific Harbour is about 1 hour from Suva.

How many days

Two to four nights for lagoon diving and a village visit, or a day trip from Pacific Harbour.

When to go

Diving is year-round. From May to October the sea is usually calmer for the crossing. From November to April it is hotter and there is cyclone risk.

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

Do you need a car?

No. The island has no roads for cars; villages are connected by trails and by boat.

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 Beqa

Morning
Crossing to Beqa
Cross by boat from Pacific Harbour, with views of the lagoon and reef.
Afternoon
Dakuibeqa village
With a guide, visit Dakuibeqa village and learn the history of the firewalk.
Late afternoon
Snorkel in the lagoon
Snorkel or dive among the soft corals in Beqa’s lagoon.
Evening
Return or overnight on the island
Return to Pacific Harbour in the late afternoon, or stay overnight at one of the island’s accommodations.

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

Where is Beqa?

About 10 km off the south coast of Viti Levu, opposite Pacific Harbour.

What is the vilavilairevo?

It is the Sawau people’s tradition of walking barefoot over stones heated by fire, linked to an old island legend.

Can you see the firewalk on the island?

Performances are held on special occasions in the villages and also at hotels in Pacific Harbour and other parts of Viti Levu. Ask at your accommodation.

Is Beqa good for diving?

Yes. Beqa’s lagoon has soft corals, and Shark Reef lies in the channel between the island and Viti Levu.

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