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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TRAVEL TIPS
REGIONAL AIRPORT
WHEN TO GO LANGUAGE
Fiji enjoys a tropical island climate all year round. English is the official language. Several Fijian dialects
During Fiji’s winter months, from May to October, and Fijian Hindi are also widely spoken.
the humidity drops and it’s the perfect time for
swimming or lazing on white sandy beaches, ETIQUETTE
exploring beneath the waves and discovering Dress modestly when outside your hotel or resort
the jungle clad inland. Divers and snorkellers will and remove hats and sunglasses when visiting
experience increased visibility around the coral reefs. villages. Ladies should cover the knees and
From November to April, known as the green shoulders when visiting temples and villages.
season, the temperature and humidity starts to
climb. This time of the year is often characterised ELECTRICITY
by afternoon showers that bring a welcome respite 240V 50Hz. An adapter is required.
Labasa •
from the heat. Overall for those wanting a lazy

beachside holiday, there is no bad time to visit Fiji. GETTING AROUND
Take the time to explore and discover as you make
VISAS & PASSPORTS your way around Fiji. The standard left hand rule
VANUA LEVU A valid passport is required with at least six applies to driving in Fiji. The maximum speed limit in
months validity beyond the intended stay. A visa villages and towns is 50km/h, with 80km/h in less
• Matei is not required for New Zealand passport holders. populated areas.
Travel advice is available from the New Zealand
• Savusavu Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade A current drivers licence from an English speaking
country is required while drivers from other
at www.safetravel.govt.nz.
TAVEUNI countries need an international driving permit.
YASAWA
ISLANDS TIME Fiji is the perfect destination for a driving holiday.
Fiji is on the same time as New Zealand Standard While driving distances are short, it is important to
Time (NZST). Daylight Saving Time is observed from note that the winding roads can mean travel times
November to January when their clocks are turned are longer than anticipated.
forward by 1 hour.
Koro Nadi to Coral Coast 85 km 1 hr 30 mins
• Rakiraki CURRENCY Nadi to Pacific Harbour 144 km 2 hrs 30 mins
Fijian Dollar (FJD).
• Ba ATMs are located in major urban areas. All major Nadi to Suva 190 km 3 hrs 20 mins
MAMANUCA • Vuda Sun Coast credit cards are widely accepted. Nadi to Rakiraki 132 km 2 hrs 25 mins
ISLANDS • Lautoka
TIPPING & BARGAINING
• Vuda Point Ovalau Tipping is not encouraged in Fiji. Bargaining
•
Denarau Island • Nadi PACIFIC OCEAN is generally not encouraged, however may be
acceptable with some Indo-Fijian merchants.
VITI LEVU
TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
Gau Nadi J F M A M J J A S O N D
• Nausori Temperature (max ºC) 30 30 32 33 32 31 30 30 30 31 31 31
Sigatoka Suva • Average rainfall (mm) 299 302 324 163 78 62 46 58 77 103 138 159
• Pacific
Harbour
•
Coral Coast
Pacific Coast
Beqa

Moala
Vatulele

Totoya

• Kadavu
Matuku

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