Fiji

This is the Kadavu, Lau & Moala Groups chapter from Lonely Planet’s Fiji guidebook.

Kadavu is remote and authentic yet easily accessed from Viti Levu and home to comfortable, ecofriendly resorts. The Lau and Moala Groups are for those who have the time and endurance to seek out even more pristine environments.

• dive till you can dive no more on the seemingly endless and forever spectacular Great Astrolabe Reef
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• sea kayak to remote shores of white sand and friendly villages with Astrolabe Outrigger Adventures
• transport
• spot yet another noisy but gorgeously scarlet-coloured Kadavu musk parrot on Kadavu
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Kadavu Group: Kadavu, Ono, Galoa, Yaukuve Levu, Lau Group: Vanua Balavu, Lakeba and Moala Group.

This is the Mamanuca & Yasawa Groups chapter from Lonely Planet’s Fiji guidebook.

They’re but a streak on the map, but the 50-odd islands that make up the Mamanuca and Yasawa groups are a behemoth of beauty that packs a powerful – and paradisiacal – punch.

• wax up your board – the mighty surf breaks of Cloudbreak and Restaurants await
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• re-enact your favourite scene from Tom Hanks’ Cast Away on Modriki, where the film was shot
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• treat the kids to a holiday they’ll never forget at Treasure Island or Castaway Island
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Mamanuca Group, South Sea Island, Bounty Island, Beachcomber Island, Treasure Island, Vomo, Navini, Mana, Matamanoa, Modriki, Tokoriki, Castaway Island, Wadigi, Malolo, Malolo Lailai, Namotu & Tavarua, Yasawa Group, Kuata & Wayasewa, Waya & around, Naviti & around, Matacawalevu & Yaqeta, Tavewa and Nanuya Lailai & Nacula.

This is the Nadi, Suva & Viti Levu chapter from Lonely Planet’s Fiji guidebook.

Everyone passes through Viti Levu, Fiji’s largest island but those who skip the island too quickly are missing out, as there are plenty of attractions to make you linger longer.

• slide over the Sigatoka Sand Dunes on the lookout for ancient burial relics
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• head into the highlands to Navala, Fiji’s sole remaining traditional bure (wood-and-straw hut) village
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• get to grips with traditional culture on display at the Fiji Museum in Suva
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Nadi, Denarau Island, Naisali, Uciwai Landing, Momi Bay, Natadola Beach, Yanuca & around, Sigatoka, Korotogo & the Sunset Strip, Korolevu & around, Pacific Harbour & around, Offshore Islands, Suva, Nausori & the Rewa Delta, Korovou, Rakiraki & around, Nananu-i-Ra, Lautoka, Ba, Nadarivatu, Navai & Koro-Ni-O, Navala, Bukuya and Tavua.

This is the Ovalau & the Lomaiviti Group chapter from Lonely Planet’s Fiji guidebook.

Some of the Lomaiviti Group's tiny coral islands have sandy beaches, good snorkelling and simple budget resorts, while on others you’ll find fantastic diving and a luxury resort. Hawksbill turtles visit to lay their eggs, and humpback whales pass annually.

• enjoy the rickety colonial architecture of colourful Levuka and easily imagine its rowdy outpost atmosphere of times past
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• spot Napoleon wrasses, banded sea snakes, phenomenally big schools of fish and psychedelic gardens of soft corals while snorkelling Snake Island
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• hike through river jungles to the proud and remote village of Lovoni with Epi’s Tours
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Ovalau, Levuka, Lovoni, Rukuruku, Arovudi & Silana, Naigani, Yanuca Lailai, Moturiki, Caqalai, Leleuvia, Wakaya and Koro.

Your journey to Fiji starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on diving.

• tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
• list of highlights and best experiences
• a guide to choosing the right island for you
• user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Fiji, Fiji’s Top 15, Need to Know, If You Like: Family Fun, Romantic Getaways, Idyllic Beaches, Village Life, Diving & Snorkelling, Surfing, Sailing, Birdwatching or Hiking, Month by Month, Itineraries, Which Island?, Diving, Travel with Children, Regions at a Glance and Celebrate Fiji.

All the info you need on everything from history, environment, culture and village life to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travellers, travellers with disabilities and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary.

• a rundown on how Fiji is faring since its return to democracy in 2014
• info on why Fiji is dubbed the ‘crossroads of the Pacific’
• full coverage of Fiji’s rich cultural mix
• details on how to put your best foot forward when visiting a village

Coverage includes: Fiji Today, History – from The First Fijians to The 2000 Coup, Environment: Fiji’s Landscape, Wildlife, Plants, National Parks & Reserves and Environmental Concerns, Culture: Who are the Fijians?, Cuisine, Arts, Music & Dance, Architecture, Sport and Religion, Village Life: Structures, Etiquette and Daily Life, Directory A–Z, Transport and Language.

This is the Vanua Levu & Taveuni chapter from Lonely Planet’s Fiji guidebook.

With welcoming settlements, year-round warmth and genuine local hospitality, it’s not for nothing that Vanua Levu and Taveuni are billed as Fiji’s ‘friendly north’. The country’s second- and third-biggest islands, respectively, are clean, green havens.

• make bubbles around the pristine Namena Marine Reserve
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• explore the lush beauty of the Lavena Coastal Walk
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• dive the soft-coral wonderland of the Rainbow Reef
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Vanua Levu, Savusavu & around, Namenalala, Kioa, Rabi, Labasa & around, Nabouwalu & around, Wainunu Bay, Taveuni, Waiyevo, Somosomo & around, Southern Taveuni, Matei, Eastern Taveuni and Offshore Islands.