Nadi is Fiji’s international gateway. Nadi International Airport (NAN) is located north of Nadi Town on the west coast of Viti Levu; it has been redeveloped and modernized to welcome visitors. In Nadi Town, temples, markets and local eateries are the main attractions. A farm, a flower and orchid farm, and the Nausori Highlands round out the offerings in the surrounding area and wider region.
Food, Markets and Shopping in Nadi Town
Nadi Town is well suited to a relaxed day of food, culture and shopping. The commercial area has numerous affordable eateries and local shops. Downtown Nadi is especially good for local handicrafts and souvenirs. At the Nadi Handicraft Market, you’ll find masi cloth, woven mats, baskets, fans and carved wooden items. The food market in Downtown Nadi offers fresh fruit at affordable prices; prices and availability may change. You can combine a visit to the handicraft market and food market with a stroll through the shops and a meal at one of the eateries.
Experience Temples and Culture
At the southern end of Nadi Town is the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple, dedicated to Lord Murugan (Subramaniya Swami). Its Dravidian-style architecture, vivid colors and detailed carvings give the temple a distinctive appearance. The Nadi Town Walking Tour visits the temple and offers an introduction to Hindu religion and Indo-Fijian culture. Another stop is the Nadi Handicraft Centre, where the guide shares stories about traditional Fijian woodcarving, masi and woven handicrafts. The tour thus combines a temple visit with an introduction to religion, culture and crafts. Check the tour’s current availability before planning.
Prepare Fijian Dishes Yourself
At the Vavavi Cooking & Cultural Experience, participants get hands-on in preparing traditional Fijian dishes and learn how to make Lovo dishes. Anyone interested in Fijian cuisine will find a different experience here than at a market or eatery: the focus is on taking part in the preparation.
Farm and Garden Tour in the Surrounding Area
The 30-acre Bulaccino farm in Nadi is located in a valley below the Sleeping Giant Mountain Range. South Sea Orchids, a flower and orchid farm offering guided garden tours, is also in the Nadi area. Fresh-cut flowers are available for sale there, and the farm also has event spaces. If you’re planning a garden tour or an event, check availability in advance. The farm and the garden offer different points of interest: one is about gardens and flowers, while the other is a farm in a valley below the mountain range.
Quad Bike Tours and More Scenery
On Go Dirty Tours’ quad bike tours, winding trails lead back to the main road through Nadi Town. The Nausori Highlands, by contrast, are part of the wider regional landscape. The mountain range includes Koromba Peak to the south of Nadi and Koronayitu Peak to the north. It offers opportunities for hiking, trekking and off-road excursions. This means that, alongside cultural and market visits in Nadi Town, there are also independent outdoor activities to choose from in the wider area.
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If you’re weighing up exploring the town against landscape activities, base your choice on which focus you want to shape your trip.
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