Nadi
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At a glance
- Country
- Fiji
- Region
- Western Division
- Population
- 71,000
- Best time to go
- May to October
- Main airport
- Nadi International (NAN)
- Coordinates
- 17.80°S, 177.42°E
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Overview
Nadi is where most visitors to Fiji arrive, on the drier, sunnier west side of Viti Levu. The town itself is a simple strip of shops, markets and curry houses, with a colourful Hindu temple at one end.
Its real draw is location. Boats leave daily for the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands, and the Coral Coast, mud pools and green mountains are all within an easy drive. Spend a night or two here either side of the islands.
Things to see
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Photo: Dead.rabbit, CC BY-SA 4.0 Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple
The largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere, painted in vivid colours with carved gods on its towers.
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Photo: Radosław Botev, CC BY 3.0 pl Garden of the Sleeping Giant
An orchid garden at the foot of the mountains, with boardwalks through tropical plants.
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Sabeto mud pools
Slather yourself in warm mud, let it bake in the sun, then soak in the thermal pools.
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Photo: Rickard Törnblad, CC BY-SA 4.0 Nadi Market
Fresh fruit, vegetables and kava stalls in the town centre, busiest in the mornings.
Things to do
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Photo: Hermann Luyken, CC BY-SA 3.0 Day trip to the Mamanuca Islands
Catamarans from Denarau reach white-sand islands with snorkelling and lunch in under an hour.
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Photo: Brian W. Schaller, FAL Sigatoka Sand Dunes
Walk over tall dunes above the ocean in Fiji's first national park, an hour's drive south.
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Eat Fiji curry
Nadi's Indo-Fijian restaurants serve rich curries, roti and dhal at simple tables.
Where to stay
Denarau Island
Big resorts, a marina and golf course, convenient for island boats.
Hotels in Denarau IslandWailoaloa Beach
Budget-friendly beach hotels and hostels close to the airport.
Hotels in Wailoaloa BeachNadi town
Practical and good value, near the market and restaurants.
Hotels in Nadi town
Getting around
Taxis are cheap and easy to find, and local buses run between town, Denarau and the airport. Hire a car to explore further.
The airport is around 15 minutes from Nadi town and 20 minutes from Denarau by taxi.
When to go
May to October is the dry season, with sunny days and lower humidity. November to April is hotter and wetter, with a risk of cyclones, though the west coast is drier than Suva.
Plan your trip to Nadi
Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.