The main city on Viti Levu, visiting Suva is a pleasant experience as this town has a charm of its own. There are plenty of old colonial buildings that are well worth seeing, alongside the many places of worship here. This city is also has a number of beautiful gardens to visit, especially the Thurston Gardens, which was created in 1913. When in Suva, don’t forget to go shopping, with many colorful stores and markets found all over town. There are plenty of things to do in Suva to keep you busy for more than a few days.

If you enjoy trekking and hiking, then visit the Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, just outside the city. A superb place to go bushwalking, this verdant and green park is great for a picnic as well with three swimming pools, picnic tables, changing rooms and shelters. You can hike to Mount Korobaba, which is roughly a two-hour walk or if you are a serious trekker, climb up Joske’s Thumb for some incredible views of the surrounding area. Do keep in mind that you will need to get permission from the Fiji Visitors Bureau before you climb here. If you like, you can also contact the Rucksack Club in town for a walking adventure.

For those who like to swim, visit the huge Suva Olympic Swimming Pool near Victoria Parade. Entry is cheap and there is a kid’s play area here as well. The pool is open to the public from Monday to Friday. If you are a serious swimmer, you can visit the university swimming pool, which is 25 meters long. Although Fiji is situated on the coast, there are no beaches here. The nearest beach is Deuba in Pacific Harbour, a 50-minute drive away.

Diving & Surfing

To go diving, Beqa Divers Fiji is a short drive from Suva and takes you diving in the Beqa Lagoon. Various diving courses are available here for both the experienced and novice divers. For those interested in surfing, there is a surf break near the Suva lighthouse. Accessible by boat only, the waves here are quite good. If you are unsure of what to do, give the Fiji Surf Association in town a call for some local advice.

Sailing in Suva

Sailing is a popular activity in Suva, with the Royal Suva Yacht Club located in Suva Harbor at Korovou. Open Mondays to Fridays, memberships is open for visitors. The Club is has a restaurant, bar and a kid’s playground on its premises along with an ATM. The bar here is a popular local hangout and is a great chance for tourists to mingle with the locals and share a drink.