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FIJI

Levu are best enjoyed before lunch (trust us).
Jump aboard a jet boat with Sigatoka River
Safari for a fast-paced introduction to the
culture of the region, cannibalism and all!
The higher stretches of the island see lush
rainforests punctured with cascading
waterfalls on the Navua River, and if your clan
has kids over eight, one of the best ways to .05
experience the river, bumps and all, is on
a whitewater raft with Rivers Fiji. The rafts
navigate through black volcanic walls and
narrow canyons but be sure to keep your where the finer details of eating, sleeping and 06
eyes on the water and hold on tight as you exploring are taken care of, meaning less
learn to master the rapids. If a less vivacious chance of travel-exhausted tantrums and
vessel is more your vibe, Rivers Fiji also offers more time to explore the islands.
kayaking tours that will see you moseying Captain Cook Cruises’ 11-night Lau and
along Wainikoroiluva River or Middle Navua Kadavu cruise uncovers hidden gems flanked
River with the occasional stop at a riverside by turquoise bays aboard MV Reef Endeavour.
village for a taste of Fijian tradition. Exploring ruins from times gone by, taking a
If you’re the kind of family that likes to dip underneath a waterfall and exploring the
watch life float by, a tubing tour with River nature that roams on uninhabited islands are
Tubing Fiji is the way to go. Lounge back on all on the agenda, as are three-course meals,
an inflatable as you float past remote villages and a freshwater swimming pool, Jacuzzi,
and forests that fringe the river, but don’t relax day spa and cocktail bar are all on board.
too much – the gentle rapids along the way Family-friendly cruises with Fijian flair await
might make for an abrupt wake-up call. with Blue Lagoon Cruises’ three-, four- and
seven-night school holiday cruises, where the
Island exploration glass-bottom boat is only the beginning of your
With the sun, sea and surf just steps away peek into tropical paradise. With swimming,
from sleeping quarters, cruising is a great way snorkelling and sun lounging on the list of
to see the best of Fiji. Cruise novices can find must-dos, the little ones are sure to catch the
their sea legs with all-inclusive packages travel bug rather than cabin fever.

05 Meet the locals on a Sigatoka River Safari 06 Jet boating on a Sigatoka River Safari. Images 05 & 06 © Chris
McLennan 07 Family fun on Captain Cook's Reef Endeavour
If you’re short on time but raring to
07 experience a day on the water, South Sea
Cruises offers a range of day tours sure to
have budding marine biologists brimming
with anticipation. Both the Snorkel with
Sharks encounter and Manta Ray Experience
are suitable for those aged five and over with
floatation devices provided as necessary.

Fiji Report Card

Info fiji.travel
Getting there Fiji Airways regularly flies
from major Australian cities to Nadi
International Airport. fijiairways.com
Do jetski-islandadventuresfiji.com
fijisurfschool.com hydrosportsfiji.com
plantationisland.com sigatokariver.com
riversfiji.com rivertubingfiji.com
bigbulawaterpark.com.fj
fijiwild.com fijiresort.com
captaincookcruisesfiji.com
ssc.com.fj bluelagooncruises.com

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