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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TRAVEL TIPS
REGIONAL AIRPORT

WHEN TO GO TIPPING & BARGAINING
Fiji enjoys a tropical climate all year round. Between Tipping is not encouraged in Fiji. Bargaining
the months of May and October, the humidity drops is generally not encouraged, however may be
and it’s the perfect time for swimming or lazing on acceptable with some Indo-Fijian merchants.
white sandy beaches, exploring beneath the waves
and discovering the jungle-clad inland. Divers and LANGUAGE
snorkellers will experience increased visibility around English is the official language. Several Fijian dialects
the coral reefs.
and Fijian Hindi are also widely spoken.
From November to April, known as the green
season, the temperature and humidity start to ETIQUETTE
Labasa • climb. This time of the year is often characterised Dress modestly when outside your hotel or resort
by afternoon showers that bring a welcome respite and remove hats and sunglasses when visiting

from the heat. Overall for those wanting a lazy villages. Females should cover the knees and
beachside holiday, there is no wrong time to visit Fiji. shoulders when visiting temples and villages.
VANUA LEVU VISAS & PASSPORTS GETTING AROUND
A valid passport is required with at least six Take the time to explore and discover as you make
• Matei months validity beyond the intended stay. A visa your way around Fiji. The standard left hand rule
is not required for New Zealand passport holders. applies to driving in Fiji. The maximum speed limit in
• Savusavu Travel advice is available from the New Zealand villages and towns is 50km/h, with 80km/h along the
TAVEUNI Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade highway and in less populated areas.
YASAWA at www.safetravel.govt.nz.
ISLANDS A current drivers licence from an English speaking
TIME country is required while drivers from other
Fiji is on the same time as New Zealand Standard countries need an international driving permit.
Time (NZST). Daylight Saving Time is observed
from November to January when clocks are turned Fiji is the perfect destination for a driving holiday.
Koro While driving distances are short, it is important to
• Rakiraki forward by 1 hour. note that the winding roads can mean travel times
are longer than anticipated.
• Ba ELECTRICITY
MAMANUCA • Vuda Sun Coast 240V 50Hz. An adapter is not required. Nadi to Coral Coast 85 km 1 hr 30 mins
ISLANDS • Lautoka Nadi to Pacific Harbour 144 km 2 hrs 30 mins
CURRENCY Nadi to Suva 190 km 3 hrs 20 mins
• Vuda Point Ovalau Fijian Dollar (FJD). Nadi to Rakiraki 132 km 2 hrs 25 mins
Denarau Island • • Nadi PACIFIC OCEAN ATMs are located in major urban areas. All major
credit cards are widely accepted.
VITI LEVU
TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
Gau Nadi J F M A M J J A S O N D
31
31
29
31
30
31
30
Sigatoka Suva • • Nausori Temperature (max ºC) 299 302 324 163 29 28 28 28 29 103 138 159
Average rainfall (mm)
58
46
78
62
77
• Pacific
Harbour
•
Pacific Coast
Coral Coast
Beqa
Moala
Vatulele
Totoya
• Kadavu
Matuku

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