Udre Udre’s Grave (Rakiraki, north coast of Viti Levu island) – along Kings Road that wraps part of Viti Levu, Rakiraki is located halfway between Fiji’s international gateway town of Nadi and Suva (the capital). This district has an unusual place in Fiji’s history. Udre Udre, an early 19th century tribal chief from Rakiraki, earned […]
Suva City Library (Victoria Parade, Suva) — the Suva City Carnegie Library was opened in 1909 and bears the name of the Scottish-born American philanthropist who funded it (Andrew Carnegie). It is now run by the Suva City Council and serves the Central and Eastern Divisions of Fiji. Hours: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (Monday- Friday), […]
Tavuni Hill Fort (Sigatoka, Fiji Island) – located two hours (126 km) west of Suva, is this semi-restored ancient Fiji fort. Since the items in this fort are almost perfectly preserved, this site provides visitors with a direct view into the island’s history. During the 18th century, invaders from the South Pacific island of Tonga […]
Sacred Heart Cathedral (35 Pratt Street, Suva) – a.k.a. Cathedral of Suva, this is the main ecclesiastical building of the Roman Catholic Church in Suva. Suva Cathedral was built by French missionary priests in 1902 with sandstone brought from quarries near Sydney, Australia. Its architecture is inspired by the Roman Catholic churches in Rome, Italy. […]
Presidential Palace (Queen Elizabeth Drive, Suva) — the Presidential Palace which was rebuilt in the year 1928 for the then British Governor, is now known to be the residence of the current president of Fiji, retired Major General Jioji Konrote. Originally erected in 1882, this place had to be rebuilt following its destruction by lightning […]
Momi Bay Gun Site (Momi Bay, Fiji Island) – located three hours (178 km) west of Suva, this site is a reminder of Fiji’s place in World War II history. In 1941, New Zealand forces installed two 6-inch guns in this area to protect Fiji against the Japanese. This site has an unobstructed view out […]
Levuka Historical Port Town (Levuka Island) – this was once the capital of Fiji (located on the island of Ovalau, just east of Fiji island). Levuka was established by European settlers during the 1820s, and gradually becoming a vital trading port. Those going through Levuka today will spot old colonial buildings, such as the town’s […]
Fiji Museum (Cakobau Road, Suva) — Fiji Museum holds a remarkable collection, which includes archaeological material dating back 3,700 years and cultural objects representing both Fiji’s indigenous inhabitants and the other communities that have settled in the island group over the past 200 years. The Museum is a statutory body governed by the Fiji Museum […]
MHCC (Thomson Street, Suva, Viti Levu) – “the “MH” in MHCC stands for Morris Hedstrom, a Fiji-based retailer that’s been around since 1868 (mushrooming since then into a chain of supermarkets and variety stores). Located in downtown suva, this mall has various retailers covering everything from apparel to electronics, toys, and even automobiles. There’s also […]
Cloud 9 (Roro Reef, off Malolo Island, Mamanuca Islands) — If there is one bar to visit in Fiji, this is it. It is the only two-level platforms floating bar that is fully stocked with amazing cocktails, beers and wine as well as a wood fire pizza oven. Considering it’s in the middle of the […]