Off the Beaten Track

Kadavu is Fiji's fourth largest island and home to the Great Astrolabe Reef — one of the world's largest barrier reefs and a world-class diving destination that few tourists discover.

Vanua Levu is Fiji's second largest island — less visited than Viti Levu but arguably more rewarding, with Savusavu, Labasa, world-class diving, and genuine off-the-beaten-track appeal.

Six-hour waterfall tour from Nadi to Nabalasere Falls near Rakiraki on Fiji's rarely-visited north coast: drive the Kings Road through the Ba province highlands and across Viti Levu's interior, reach a waterfall most Fiji visitors never see, swim in a natural pool in the hills above the north coast. From $161 USD.

A half-day highland escape from Nadi into the Nausori Highlands — the "Valley of a Thousand Hills" — visiting a remote Fijian village, taking part in a kava ceremony, eating a traditional lunch, and swimming a local waterfall for $107 including all transport.

Small-group guided hike to hidden peaks above Nadi — a lesser-known highland circuit in the Koroyanitu ranges. Max 8 hikers, native forest, big views. From USD $215. Rated 4.8/5 (28 reviews).

A 4-hour half-day tour from Denarau into the Nausori Highlands — the "Valley of a Thousand Hills" — visiting a traditional Fijian village, taking part in a kava ceremony, and standing at the highland ridge where the rolling hills of inland Viti Levu open out beneath you. From $70 USD per person.

Rotuma is Fiji's most remote inhabited island — 650km north of Suva, culturally distinct, and rarely visited by tourists. Here's what to know before you go.