FIJI TRAVEL REPORT

  

At the International Terminal of Bauerfield Airport in Port Vila (Vanuatu), at the check-in desk of the FIJI AIRWAYS Company, for the flight to Nadi, they asked me to show them the Airline booking attesting to the exit from Fiji.

 

Punctual as never before leaves from the International Terminal of Bauerfield Airport in Port Vila (Vanuatu) at 16.50, my plane no. NF 040, of the FIJI AIRWAYS Company, in the direction of the International Airport of Nadi (Fiji), (multi-route price Port Vila - Tanna, Tanna - Port Vila, Port Vila - Nadi), taxes included, booked with the Air Vanuatu Company: 501 , 10 AUD).

 

A snack is served on the aforementioned aircraft.

 

The duration of the flight is 2 hours 15 '.

 

Punctual arrival at 20.05, at Nadi International Airport (Fiji).

 

There are 10 hours of time zone, compared to Italy, when summer time is in force in Italy, 11 hours when winter time is in force.

 

An entry visa is not required to enter Fiji, for tourism up to 120 days. To easily obtain the entry stamp, it is necessary to present a passport with six months of residual validity on the date of entry into the country and the completed form indicating the address where you intend to stay.

 

Keep in mind that in Fiji, there is no Malaria.

 

In Fiji there is the Guide on the left, in English.

 

In Fiji, mobile phones with Italian cards work.

 

At Nadi International Airport (Fiji) it is possible to withdraw money at ATMs, but it is also possible to exchange cash (Euros, US Dollars, Australian Dollars, Solomon Dollars and many other currencies), at the following exchange rate (1 Euro = 2 , 28 F $, 1 USD = 1.98 F $). However, there is a fee of F $ 10.

 

Languages: Fijian, Hindi, English.

 

Religions: Christian (53%), Hindu (38%), Muslim (8%).

 

In Fiji, the police are generally kind to foreigners and do not bother them with requests for money.

In Fiji, there are many Filipinos and Indonesians working there and many German tourists and volunteers.

 

The roads on the island of Viti Levu are in good condition.

 

From Nadi International Airport (Fiji), located about 9 km north - east of Nadi Old City and about 6 km from the New City, you can take a taxi (20 F $) or a minibus to reach the Old City at a cost of F $ 1.30. You need the rechargeable card to pay for it. The ride takes about 20 minutes and ends at the Bus Station.

 

To reach the New Town, you can take a taxi (13 F $) or a minibus to the Old Town at a cost of 1.30 F $. You need the rechargeable card to pay for it. Get dropped off on Queens Road at the crossroads for the new city and hang up another minibus that connects the old city with the new city from 7 in the morning until 17.00, every day except Sunday. Cost of the ride: 1 F $.

 

Keep in mind that all budget hotels are located in the new city, located just behind the landing strip of the International Airport.

 

One of the cheapest solutions to sleep in the New City of Nadi is to stay overnight, through the site "Hostelword.com" at Bamboo Beach (e-mail: bula@travellersfiji.com, +679 6723322, Whatsapp +679 8912976), Cost for a bed in a mixed dormitory with shared bathroom: F $ 14 per night. Wifi present. Mosquito net not present. Air conditioning absent. Restaurant, television in common areas, beach, volleyball court, ping pong table. Well kept and spotless accommodation. Breakfast not included. Free transport from the airport to the hostel. There is also a travel agency that can help you find organized transport and tours. Deposit for the electronic key of 10 F $, which will be returned upon check out.

 

The old town of Nadi is good for walking and appears quite safe during the day. After sunset, take a taxi.

 

To go anywhere in the country you need to go to the Bus Station located in the center of the Old City of Nadi.

 

Keep in mind that to go from the New Town to the Old Town of Nadi it is necessary to take a minibus that runs every half hour from 7 in the morning until 17.00, every day except Sundays and holidays. Cost of the ride: 1 F $.

 

On Sunday you have to walk for about 2 and a half kilometers (or take a taxi) until you reach Queens Road and wait for any bus coming from Lautoka and going to the Nadi Bus Station. Cost of 0.66 F $. You need the rechargeable card to pay for it. I didn't have one but they let me on anyway and I paid in cash.

 

From the Nadi Bus Station, every day including holidays, numerous buses leave for the capital Suva, of different companies that stop after 1 hour also in Sigatoka (from 5 to 7 F $).

 

Sigatoka, you can get around well on foot.

 

From Sigatoka I took a taxi for F $ 5 to reach the Dune Park.

 

You can visit the park of the dunes by yourself. There are 2 routes. 1 hour and 2 hours. The cost of the ticket is 10 F $.

 

From Sigatoka Dunes Park I took a taxi to Tavuni Hill Fort for 12F $. Journey time: 30 minutes.

 

Entry to Tavuni Hill Fort costs F $ 20.

 

Taxi from Tavuni Hill Fort to Sigatoka Bus Station costs 7 F $.

 

Back in Nadi, keep in mind that the Old City is good for walking.

 

From the Nadi Bus Station, every day including holidays, buses leave every 15 minutes, from sunrise to sunset, for Lautoka. Trip duration: 1 hour scarce. Cost of 1.55 F $. You need the rechargeable card to pay for it. I didn't have one but they let me on anyway and I paid in cash.

 

Lautoka turns well on foot.

 

From Bamboo Beach, located in the New Town of Nadi, I took a taxi at 4.00 am to reach the International Airport. Cost of the ride: 13 F $.

 

To leave Fiji it is necessary to present the completed form to the Airport Authorities. The exit stamp is not issued.