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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT        TRAVEL TIPS
            REGIONAL AIRPORT

                                         WHEN TO GO                            TIPPING & BARGAINING
                                         Fiji enjoys a tropical climate all year round. Between   Tipping is not encouraged in Fiji. Bargaining
                                         the months of May and October, the humidity drops   is generally not encouraged, however may be
                                         and it’s the perfect time for swimming or lazing on   acceptable with some Indo-Fijian merchants.
                                         white sandy beaches, exploring beneath the waves
                                         and discovering the jungle-clad inland. Divers and   LANGUAGE
                                         snorkellers will experience increased visibility around   English is the official language. Several Fijian dialects
                                         the coral reefs.
                                                                               and Fijian Hindi are also widely spoken.
                                         From November to April, known as the green
                                         season, the temperature and humidity start to   ETIQUETTE
                                         climb. This time of the year is often characterised   Dress modestly when outside your hotel or resort
 Labasa •                                by afternoon showers that bring a welcome respite   and remove hats and sunglasses when visiting

                                         from the heat. Overall for those wanting a lazy   villages. Females should cover the knees and
                                         beachside holiday, there is no wrong time to visit Fiji.  shoulders when visiting temples and villages.
                                         VISAS & PASSPORTS                     GETTING AROUND
 VANUA LEVU
                                         A valid passport is required with at least six   Take the time to explore and discover as you make
                                         months validity beyond the intended stay. A visa   your way around Fiji. The standard left hand rule
           •  Matei                      is not required for New Zealand passport holders.   applies to driving in Fiji. The maximum speed limit in
 •  Savusavu                             Travel advice is available from the New Zealand   villages and towns is 50km/h, with 80km/h along the
                                         Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade    highway and in less populated areas.
     TAVEUNI                             at www.safetravel.govt.nz.
 YASAWA
                                                                               A current drivers licence from an English speaking
 ISLANDS
                                         TIME                                  country is required while drivers from other
                                         Fiji is on the same time as New Zealand Standard   countries need an international driving permit.
                                         Time (NZST). Daylight Saving Time is observed
                                         from November to January when clocks are turned   Fiji is the perfect destination for a driving holiday.
 Koro                                    forward by 1 hour.                    While driving distances are short, it is important to
 •  Rakiraki                                                                   note that the winding roads can mean travel times
                                                                               are longer than anticipated.
                                         ELECTRICITY
 •  Ba                                   240V 50Hz. An adapter is not required.  Nadi to Coral Coast     85 km    1 hr 30 mins
 MAMANUCA  •  Vuda  Sun Coast                                                  Nadi to Pacific Harbour   144 km    2 hrs 30 mins
 ISLANDS  •  Lautoka                     CURRENCY                              Nadi to Suva      190 km    3 hrs 20 mins
                                         Fijian Dollar (FJD).
 •  Vuda Point  Ovalau                   ATMs are located in major urban areas. All major   Nadi to Rakiraki    132 km    2 hrs 25 mins
 Denarau Island  •  •  Nadi     PACIFIC OCEAN  credit cards are widely accepted.
 VITI LEVU
                                         TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL
                                         Nadi                 J   F    M   A    M    J   J    A   S    O   N    D
 Gau
                                         Temperature (max ºC)  31  31  31  30   29  28   28  28   29  29   30  31
 Sigatoka  Suva •  •  Nausori            Average rainfall (mm)  299  302  324  163  78  62  46  58  77  103  138  159
 •  Pacific
 Harbour
 •
 Pacific Coast
 Coral Coast
 Beqa

 Moala
 Vatulele




           Totoya

 •  Kadavu
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