things to do

Cloud 9 is a multi-level floating platform in the Mamanuca Islands with a wood-fired pizza oven, bar, water slide, and paddleboards. Here's an honest review of what it actually delivers.

Port Denarau is the gateway to the Mamanuca Islands. Here's everything you need to know to choose the right day trip — from South Sea Island to Malamala and Cloud 9.

Fiji is one of the best places in the world to get your PADI Open Water certification — warm water, excellent visibility, and qualified instructors make learning to dive here an exceptional experience.

Rainbow Reef in the Somosomo Strait is Fiji's most celebrated dive destination — extraordinary soft coral walls, the Great White Wall, and strong drift dives.

Fiji doesn't have to be expensive. Many of the most memorable experiences — beaches, markets, cultural encounters, hiking, and snorkelling from shore — cost nothing at all.

Lautoka is Fiji's second-largest city and the gateway to the Yasawa Islands — a working sugar town with a large Indo-Fijian community, good markets, and more character than most tourists expect.

Monuriki is the uninhabited Mamanuca island where Cast Away was filmed — and it is every bit as extraordinary in person as it looks on screen.

Mountain biking in Fiji is a niche but growing activity — highland trails, sugar cane farm tracks, and guided jungle rides offer a very different perspective on the islands.

Nadi town is chaotic, colourful, and genuinely interesting — a world away from Denarau's resort strip. Here's how to navigate it, what to see, and what to eat.

Floating downstream through Fiji's jungle on an inflatable tube is one of the country's most enjoyable — and underrated — experiences. Here's where to do it and what to expect.

The limestone caves of Sawa-I-Lau in the northern Yasawa Islands are one of Fiji's most unusual natural attractions — a cathedral-like cavern accessible by swimming through an underwater passage.

South Sea Island is 25 minutes from Port Denarau, tiny enough to walk around in ten minutes, and one of the most reliably good day trips in Fiji. Here's an honest look at what you actually get.

Taveuni is Fiji's third-largest island — the Garden Island — and home to Rainbow Reef, Bouma National Heritage Park, and some of the Pacific's most spectacular diving and hiking.

Three tiered waterfalls deep inside Taveuni's Bouma National Heritage Park — here's how to get there, what the hike involves, and what to bring.

From coral reef restoration to village teaching and turtle conservation, Fiji has legitimate volunteer programmes that make a real difference — and some that don't. Here's how to find the good ones.

Suva is one of the Pacific's most underrated cities — with a proper museum, historic waterfront, excellent markets, and a restaurant scene better than most visitors expect. Here's how to spend a weekend.

Fiji's yoga retreat scene ranges from luxury resort programmes to intimate jungle studios. Here's how to find the right retreat, what to expect, and which operators are worth booking.

The definitive guide to Fiji's most spectacular sunset locations — from Denarau beach walks and Cloud 9 cocktails to remote Yasawa clifftops and sunset sailing cruises. Includes photography tips, seasonal advice, and the best romantic sunset experiences.

Fiji's coral reefs are among the most biodiverse on earth — and among the most threatened. Here is an honest look at the state of the reefs, the restoration work underway, and how your visit can contribute to their survival.

A deep guide to the yoga retreat experience in Fiji — covering daily schedules, accommodation, food, retreat types from weekend to month-long teacher training, specific centres with pricing, and how to combine a retreat with a regular holiday.

Fiji's reefs transform after sunset into a completely different world of hunting octopus, sleeping parrotfish, feeding coral, and — on the right night — glowing bioluminescence. Here's how to experience it.

Rain in Fiji is warm, often brief, and not a reason to write off the day. Here is what to do when the skies open up, from spa sessions and kava ceremonies to covered markets and cooking classes.

Fiji's waters are home to four species of sea turtle, and the nesting season from November to March offers extraordinary encounters. Here is where to go, what to expect, and how to ensure your visit supports conservation.

Not all volunteer programmes in Fiji are created equal — some do genuine good, others extract more than they contribute. Here's how to find the ones that matter and make your time count.

Fiji's natural stillness makes it one of the Pacific's most compelling destinations for meditation and mindfulness retreats. From silent retreats in Savusavu to Yasawa island programmes, here's everything you need to know.

From Suva's buzzing club scene and live reggae to resort fire dancing on Denarau and village kava sessions under the stars, here is everything you need to know about nightlife in Fiji.

A detailed guide to underwater photography in Fiji, covering the best dive sites for shooters, equipment from GoPro to housing systems, working with photo-friendly dive operators, seasonal conditions, and protecting your gear in tropical waters.

Fiji has consistent trade winds and flat water lagoons ideal for kite surfing. Here's where to go, who teaches it, and what conditions to expect.

Fiji has over 100 bird species including 27 endemics. Taveuni's orange dove and silktail are the holy grail — here's how to find them.

Night diving transforms Fiji's reefs — hunting octopus, sleeping parrotfish, mandarin fish, and bioluminescence. Here's everything you need to know.

Horseback riding along Fiji's beaches and through cane fields is one of the country's most underrated activities. Here's what's available and where.

Fiji's island groups make for some of the best sailing in the Pacific. Here's everything you need to know about chartering a yacht in Fiji.

Green and hawksbill turtles are common in Fijian waters. Here's where to see them snorkelling or diving, and what conservation efforts are underway.

Humpback whales migrate through Fijian waters from July to October. Here's where to see them and what to expect.

From calm lagoon paddling at resort beaches to multi-day sea kayak expeditions in the Yasawas, Fiji has excellent kayaking for all levels.

ATV and quad bike tours are one of Fiji's best active adventures — exploring cane farms, highland villages, and mountain tracks around Nadi and Sabeto.

Fiji has some seriously good zip-line courses, from jungle canopy rides in the Sabeto Valley to multi-line mega-parks on the Coral Coast. Here's the full guide.

Skydiving in Fiji offers 12,000–15,000ft jumps over the Mamanuca Islands with operators at Nadi. Here's everything you need to know before you jump.