Cidade Turismo
Fiji

Before you go

Your trip to Suva.

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Suva – Rewa Destination Suva and Pacific Harbour Capital

How to get there

  • Aeroporto de Nausori (SUV) Nausori · 23 km
  • Aeroporto Internacional de Nadi (NAN) Namaka · 200 km
  • Terminal de ônibus de Suva 1 km
  • Porto de Suva (barcos para as ilhas) 1 km

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

Confirm before booking. Nausori Airport is about 23 km from the center, with taxis and buses. From Nadi it’s about 200 km along the Queens Road, a 4- to 5-hour bus or car trip.

How many days

One day for the center, the museum and the market. Two days if you include Colo-i-Suva and a boat trip around the bay.

When to go

From May to October there is less rain and cooler days. From November to April it is hotter, heavy rains occur and there is cyclone risk. The market is livelier on Saturday mornings.

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

Do you need a car?

No. The center can be explored on foot, and there are many taxis and buses. A car is helpful for Colo-i-Suva and to continue on to Pacific Harbour.

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 Suva
  1. Morning
    Municipal Market

    Start at the municipal market, with fruit, kava and fish, and watch the activity at the nearby port.

  2. Afternoon
    Fiji Museum

    Walk through Thurston Gardens and visit the Fiji Museum, with war canoes and ancient pottery.

  3. Late afternoon
    Victoria Parade

    Follow Victoria Parade, passing the government buildings and the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.

  4. Evening
    Night in Suva

    Dine in the center, where there are kitchens from various Pacific islands, Indian and Chinese.

2 days in Suva

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Market and port

    Municipal market in the morning and a walk along the harbour.

  2. Afternoon
    Fiji Museum

    Afternoon at the museum and Thurston Gardens.

  3. Late afternoon
    Victoria Parade

    Government buildings and cathedral at late afternoon.

  4. Evening
    Dinner in the centre

    Restaurants in Suva's center.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Colo-i-Suva

    Go early to Colo-i-Suva Forest and hike the trails to the natural pools.

  2. Afternoon
    Swimming in the forest

    Swim in the pools and watch the forest birds.

  3. Late afternoon
    Return to the center

    Return to Suva and walk along the waterfront.

  4. Evening
    Sunset over the bay

    Watch the sunset over Suva Bay.

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

What to do in Suva?

Visit the Fiji Museum, the municipal market, Victoria Parade with the government buildings and the cathedral, and Colo-i-Suva Forest, 20 minutes from the center.

Does Suva have a beach?

It is not a beach destination. The nearest beaches are in Pacific Harbour, about 1 hour away.

How long does it take from Nausori Airport to Suva?

About 30 to 40 minutes by taxi, depending on traffic.

When is Suva market busiest?

On Saturday morning, when producers from across the country arrive.

Do boats depart from Suva to other islands?

Yes. Boats from Suva's port go to Ovalau, Kadavu, Vanua Levu and Taveuni.

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