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Fiji Suva travel guide
5 things to do in Suva, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Suva
- Fiji Museum — national museum of Fiji (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Sacred Heart Cathedral, Suva — church in Suva, Fiji (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Thurston Gardens — botanical gardens of Fiji (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Suva Fiji Temple — temple of the LDS church (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Colo-i-Suva Forest Reserve — park in Fiji (visit ≈ 45 min)
2-day Suva walking itinerary
Starting point: Downtown / Victoria Parade. The top 4 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 6.3 km · 8,570 steps · 1 h 25 min on the way): Thurston Gardens → Fiji Museum → Sacred Heart Cathedral, Suva
- Day 2 (≈ 7.0 km · 9,470 steps · 1 h 34 min on the way): Suva Fiji Temple
Where to stay in Suva
- Downtown / Victoria Parade: Restaurants, the market and bus station within walking distance.
- Waterfront / Thurston Gardens: Hotels near the Fiji Museum and the seafront walk.
- The Domain: A quiet, green area around government buildings.
- Pacific Harbour: Beach resort ≈ 1 hour west of Suva; diving and rafting.
Getting from the airport to Suva
- Nausori (NSI): Taxi ≈ 30 min.
- Nadi International (NAN): Express coach ≈ 4 h; domestic flight to Nausori ≈ 30 min.
Getting around
The centre is walkable; taxis are cheap and everywhere. For longer trips, take express buses from the bus station.
Classic places to eat
- Grand Pacific Hotel: Afternoon tea with sea views in the 1914 hotel.
- Maya Dhaba: Indian cuisine; much-loved curries and naan.
- Bad Dog Café: Long-running bar-restaurant; an evening meeting point.
- Daikoku: Long-running Japanese restaurant with teppanyaki tables.
- Ashiyana: Indian cuisine in the old town hall; much-loved curries.
Romantic views
- Suva Seawall (Sunset): Along Victoria Parade the sun sets over the harbour.
- Thurston Gardens (Early morning): This garden of tropical trees is cool and quiet in the morning.
- Colo-i-Suva Forest Park (Early morning): Rainforest waterfalls and pools offer couples a quiet escape.
Good to know before visiting Suva
- Fine: Drug offences carry severe penalties.
- Warning: When visiting a village bring kava for sevusevu, remove your hat and cover shoulders and knees.
- Warning: Traffic drives on the left.
- Warning: November to April is cyclone season; follow official alerts.
- Sunday is for rest and worship; many places close.
- The currency is the Fijian dollar.
- Emergency: police 917, ambulance 911, fire 910
- Plugs: I, 240V
- Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Tipping: About 10% is customary.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Fiji, Wikivoyage — Fiji, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Suva travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Suva?
- The top 4 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- What are the top things to do in Suva?
- Highlights: Fiji Museum, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Suva, Thurston Gardens, Suva Fiji Temple and Colo-i-Suva Forest Reserve. The map has 5 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Suva?
- Downtown / Victoria Parade: Restaurants, the market and bus station within walking distance. Other options: Waterfront / Thurston Gardens, The Domain and Pacific Harbour.
- How do you get from the airport to Suva city centre?
- Nausori (NSI): Taxi ≈ 30 min. · Nadi International (NAN): Express coach ≈ 4 h; domestic flight to Nausori ≈ 30 min.
- How do you get around Suva?
- The centre is walkable; taxis are cheap and everywhere. For longer trips, take express buses from the bus station.
- What is the emergency number in Suva?
- Emergency: police 917, ambulance 911, fire 910.
- Do you tip in Suva?
- About 10% is customary.
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