Fiji
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More then anything else, Fiji is an exotic destination. It's the exhilaration of a dolphin arching high into the air beside your boat; the long gliding swoop of an orange dove through the rainforest; the smiles of excited children performing in unison to the beat of a hollow log drum.
Our 333 islands can sizzle with excitement or murmur with the quiet calm of pristine nature. Where else can you swim with huge, harmless manta rays congregating by the shore, snorkel over giant rainbow gardens of soft coral, or scuba dive the White Wall and famous Astrolabe Reef. Fiji is where the Cloud Breaker, the incredible six-metre wave found offshore at Tavarua, draws surfers from around the world. It is also where you can float in the calm, quiet waters of a turquoise lagoon at sunset or walk alone through lush rainforest. It is where the sun shines almost everyday and when it does rain, people rush outside for a rainbath in the warm, brief downpour of a tropical shower which ends as quickly as it began. This is where life is lived for the joy of it all, where rushing is rude, and the name of a new friend is never forgotten. Fiji is where people wear flowers tucked in their hair, not to impress visitors, but because they like to.
The Fiji archipelago is at the cross roads of the South Pacific. In the days of sailing ships it was known as The Cannibal Isles and carefully avoided by mariners because of its fierce warriors and treacherous waters. However, in the age of jumbo jets and global travel. Fiji has become the central hub of the exotic South Pacific. More than 85 flights land at Nadi on the main island of Viti levu every week. From there it is only a quick seven minute hop to one of the offshore island resorts, or less than an hour of flying time to Vanua Levu or Taveuni, the second and third largest islands, where then outside world is quickly left behind
For those who like to keep their feet on the ground once they arrive, the big island of Viti Levu offers a wealth of tropical scenery, from rushing mountain rivers and waterfalls in the depths of the rainforest, to palm-fringed beaches where time seems to stop. This is where you can fish from the reef in the morning, picnic at the edge of a waterfall plunging into a rocky jungle pool at midday and eat native food cooked in an earth oven in the evening, and then dance to the beat in a swinging discotheque until long after midnight. Along with it's pristine tropical beauty, Viti levu offers several large towns and the bustling capital of Suva, a shopper's paradise and you will never have to travel more than a few hours to get anywhere on the island.
CLIMATE:
Fiji enjoys a mild and stable climate most of the year, due to the large expanses of open water that surround its islands. The prevailing winds are easterly and southeasterly; the mountainous spines of the larger islands produce clouds and greater rainfall on their windward sides. The wet season extends from November to April, but rain falls throughout the year. Daytime temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), and humidity is generally high.
LANGUAGE:
LOCAL CUSTOMS:
YAGONA DRINKING - Yagona (or Kava) is a regularly practised social custom. Made from the root of the pepper plant, it is mildly anaesthetic and if you are offered a cup (bilo) the correct procedure is to clap twice, take the coconut cup and drink once.
MEKE - The Fijian Meke is a ceremonial occasion with traditional songs and dance.
LOVO - Lovos are popular theme evenings in resort hotels - the earth oven is a tradtional form of Fijian cooking and features Pacific food wrapped in banana leaves, lowered into a shallow pit of heated rocks and covered with earth.
CURRENCY:
Fijian Dollar (FGD). At the current exchange rate $1 FGD = $0.70 AUD
TIPPING:
Tipping is not expected or encouraged when paying for goods or services.
ELECTRICITY:
Australian-style plug with two flat angled blades and one vertical grounding blade.
ATTIRE:
A light tropical wadrobe is required. When visiting local villages and towns, skimpy clothing may cause offense. Remember to take a Sulu (sarong) to cover up.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
For Australian travellers, passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the length of stay. A return ticket is required to enter Fiji.
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