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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
REGIONAL AIRPORT PLANNING AHEAD

Fiji is a wonderful place to visit all year round. Before you begin your next
trip, make sure to read our helpful travel information, to ensure you make
the most of your time in Suva and beyond.

Labasa •

VANUA LEVU

• Matei
• Savusavu
TAVEUNI
YASAWA
ISLANDS

Koro
• Rakiraki
• Ba
MAMANUCA • Vuda Sun Coast
ISLANDS • Lautoka Tourism Fiji/Chris McLennan
• Vuda Point Ovalau WHEN TO GO VISAS & PASSPORTS
Denarau Island • • Nadi PACIFIC OCEAN Fiji enjoys a tropical climate all year round. Between All travellers to Fiji must carry a passport valid for at
VITI LEVU the months of May and October, the humidity drops least six months beyond the date of departure from
and it’s the perfect time for swimming or lazing on New Zealand. As visa information can change at
white sandy beaches, exploring beneath the waves any time, we recommend you seek advice regarding
Gau and discovering the jungle-clad inland. Divers and passports, visas, and other travel requirements at
Sigatoka Suva • • Nausori snorkellers will experience increased visibility around safetravel.govt.nz.
the coral reefs.
• Pacific
Harbour From November to April, known as the green season, CURRENCY
• temperature and humidity start to climb. This time of Fijian Dollar (FJD).
Pacific Coast the year is often characterised by afternoon showers ATMs are located in major urban areas. All major credit
Coral Coast
that bring a welcome respite from the heat.
cards are widely accepted.
Beqa
GETTING AROUND
TIPPING & BARGAINING
Moala Fiji is the perfect destination for a driving holiday.
Vatulele Tipping is not encouraged in Fiji. Bargaining is generally
Take the time to explore and discover as you make not encouraged, however may be acceptable with some
your way around. Driving is on the left hand side of Indo-Fijian merchants.
the road, with the maximum speed limit in villages
and towns 50km/h and 80km/h along the highway
and in less populated areas. ETIQUETTE
Totoya Dress modestly when outside your hotel or resort, and
A current drivers licence from an English speaking remove hats and sunglasses when visiting villages.
• Kadavu country is required, while drivers from other countries Females should cover their knees and shoulders when
need an international driving permit. visiting temples and villages.
Matuku
LANGUAGE ELECTRICITY
English is the official language. Several Fijian 240V 50Hz. An international adapter is not required.
dialects and Fijian Hindi are also widely spoken.

TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
TIME
Fiji is on the same time zone as New Zealand Nadi J F M A M J J A S O N D
Standard Time (NZST). Fiji becomes 1 hour Temperature (max ºC) 31 31 31 30 29 28 28 28 29 29 30 31
behind when Daylight Saving Time is observed Average rainfall (mm) 299 302 324 163 78 62 46 58 77 103 138 159
in New Zealand from September to April.

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