Destination: Fiji

LONELY PLANET'S OFFICIAL ITINERARY INFORMATION

Itinerary: Hikers’ Delights

Many of Fiji’s islands are thick with mountainous terrain, providing plenty of opportunity to work the pins in splendid surrounds.



Viti Levu’s interior is a vast area of forested land with some great treks. Close to Nadi and Lautoka, Koroyanitu National Heritage Park is a must for hikers, with a four-hour trail to the summit of Castle Rock as well as a full-day trek through the park. There are also trekking tours in the Nausori Highlands and the dense rainforests of the steamy Namosi Highlands.

On Vanua Levu, the Waisali Rainforest Reserve features a short but spectacular descent to a waterfall. Hilly Waya, in the Yasawa islands, is crisscrossed with a network of hiking trails leading to the Yalobi Hills, which offer 360-degree views of the entire chain of islands on a clear day.

Head to Taveuni for the stunning Lavena Coastal Walk – a 5km trail though forests, beaches and villages. Elsewhere on the island you can climb Des Voeux Peak for panoramic views and the chance to see Fiji’s rare orange dove. Bouma National Heritage Park has challenging tracks with three waterfalls to reward you for your effort. Inside the park you can also tackle the shaman-guided Vidawa Rainforest Hike.

If you’ve had enough of tackling the wilds, head to Levuka or Suva for urban ambles.

Travelling to Fiji?
Lonely Planet recommends World Nomads Travel insurance