Lautoka
Lautoka
Lautoka — this is the second largest city of Fiji island. It is in the west of the island of Viti Levu, 24 km. north of Nadi and port of entry in Fiji, after Suva. Lying in the heart of Fiji’s sugar cane-growing region, locals nickname it “Sugar City”. It houses the Lautoka Sugar Mill which is the city’s biggest employer.
Those passing through Lautoka can visit Koroyanitu National Heritage Park (which has something for everyone: a chance to explore waterfalls and forests, swim in a mountain stream, picnic, hike or take a rigorous mountain bike trip).
There are six villages within Koroyanitu Park that cooperate as part of an ecotourism project. Those who make the climb to the summit of Castle Rock, from Nase Lodge, will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Mamanucas and Yasawas. A marked track leads its way up; it takes about four hours (one way). There is also a two-hour hike that takes in a waterfall, the terraced gardens at Tunutunu and the Navuratu village site. A full-day hike to Mt Koroyanitu visits the remains of a fortified village.