Travel Plan Information

Fiji travel information? What you should know!

Fiji is located in the South Pacific, about 4,450 kilometers (2.775 miles) southwest of Honolulu and 1.770 kilometers (1,100 miles) north of New Zealand. The flight time in Fiji is 10 hours from Los Angeles, four hours from Sydney and 3 hours from Auckland, and about six hours from Honolulu. Many airlines that travel to New Zealand and Australia in Fiji, which is the largest port of call for all those around the Pacific Islands.

Visa

You must have a valid ticket, the airline going or returning, and your passport is valid for six months after your stay. New Zealand and Australia do not need a visa or visitors to the most developed countries. However, remember to check the passport requirements for your country before arrival.

Weather and Climate

Fiji

rainy season is from November to April. Fiji has a mild climate averaging 25 ° C, however, can rise above 30 ° C in summer, from December to January, then run at 20 ° C in winter from July to August

The best time to visit the winter in the call for Fiji or “dry season from May to October, with less precipitation and humidity, mild temperatures and less risk of tropical cyclones. These six months are the peak season, when the cost of air tickets and accommodation are at their highest level, peaking in June and July. During the rainy season is preferable to move to drier areas, such as the Mamanuca and Yasawa Island groups. December and January are busy because they coincide with school holidays in Australia and New Zealand, Fiji and visit relatives. November, February and March are in low season, the best time to get on flights and offers. accommodation

Clothing requirements – Light and casual clothing, travelers Smart Pack shoes feet, shirts, sarongs, loose dresses, skirts, shorts and t-shirts, umbrellas or thin waterproof jacket and a sweater

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General Information

Fiji offers some good shopping, including Nadi, Lautoka and Suva has many gift shops. This may include duty free shops taxes on cheap clothes and souvenirs.

currency is the Fiji dollar. The Notes are in denominations of F, H, F, F, H and F. s travelers checks can be cashed at any Bank of Fiji, most hotels and duty-free shops. ATMs are in every city.

tip-tipping is not customary, but a bit of bargaining is acceptable.

Food -! food supermarket is more expensive than in New Zealand and Australia, but less than you pay at the hotel If you are renting a vacation home rental, buy fresh produce area of a market for local producers. These open every day except Sundays and the opportunity to buy local crafts, fresh fruit, vegetables, breads, local products have, shells, beads, necklaces and clothing.

My total population – about 900 000 – -.

GMT / UTC 12

-. Official languages are English communication, Fiji, Hindi, English most current

religious views – 52.9% Christianity, Hinduism and Islam 38.1% 7.8%

security -.. not poisonous spiders, there is nothing to fear from the water The ocean has sharks and a docile snake poison, but generally nothing to worry

Police -. Police are relaxed and appear when needed to help you, or resolving problems

Ground Transportation

-. Large Fiji have extensive networks of buses and inexpensive, a good way to mingle with the locals. bus stops, but can often just hail buses, especially in rural areas. About 90% of Fiji 5100 km of roads found on Viti Levu and Vanua Levu These two islands are fun to explore by car, 4WD or motorbike

Electrical -… 230 caps 50HzHz, New Zealand and Australia working

Geography

Of the 300 islands and 522 smaller islands, about 106 are permanently inhabited island of the largest Viti Levu is, with the two largest metropolitan areas -. Suva, the capital, and Lautoka. The second largest island, Vanua Levu, is 64 km north of Viti Levu and the two main towns there are Labasa and Savusavu.

Other Islands Taveuni and Kadavu, Mamanuca Group and Yasawa Group, Lomaiviti Group and Far Group Lau, rarely visited by tourists. The only major city in one of the smaller islands is Levuka the old capital of Fiji, located on the island of Ovalau.

Wed What do you think Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet said – “Fiji has been in the tourism sector for decades and has proved a winning formula with those who come notions of cocktails on the beaches of alabaster rarely disappoints The scenery is spectacular underwater and some of the best, and. more accessible, plunges into the Pacific can be found here Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands of Fiji are movie stars suspended to the idyllic world of the South Sea Edens -. its water coral and cobalt blue provide eye candy to movies like “Tom Hanks” Cast Away “and Brooke Shields vehicle to stardom, The Blue Lagoon.”