• Kila Eco Adventure Park, Suva

  Kila Eco has over 28 different outdoor activities including ziplining, commando courses, high and low-rope courses, giant swings and flying ‘Fijian’ foxes. Set in a wild, natural park just over 22km west of Suva.

• The Fiji Museum, Suva

  This eclectic museum’s collection contains artefacts dating back 3700 years and has the added attraction of sitting in Suva’s beautiful Thurston Gardens.

• Talanoa Treks, Suva

  Talanoa is the Fijian word for ‘chatting’ and these amazing treks of the island interior are guided by passionate, local storytellers.

• Fiji Eco Experiences, Viti Levu

  From cave ziplining to visiting local villages and farms, heritage sites and traditional craftworkers, Fiji Eco Experiences are great fun, fascinating and all the profits go back into the island communities.

• Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, Viti Levu

  These spectacular dunes trim the shore of the Sigatoka River, stretching for 5km and rising to heights of between 20 and 60 metres. You can explore on your own or visit as part of a cultural tour.

• River Rafting, Viti Levu

  Whether you know your way around white water or you’re a complete beginner, Fiji rafting is a fantastic family adventure round the rivers and waterfalls of the island interior.

• Dolphin Watching, Moon Reef

  The pod of spinner dolphins at Moon Reef on the east coat of Viti Levu is one of the best reasons to get up early and go sailing, snorkelling and swimming with local conservation guides.

• Savala Island Cruise, Nadi

  This day cruise to paradise-like Savala Island off the west coast of Viti Levu is ranked as the Trip Advisor #1 activity in Fiji.

• Tour of Nanders, Nadi

  For mountain bike experts and novices, this (not too challenging) tour of the hills round Nadi is a fun and exhilarating way to see more of gorgeous Fiji in the company of friendly local guides.

• Jet Boarding, Nadi

  If kids like paddle boarding, they’ll love jet boarding. Brought to Fiji from New Zealand and now one of the country’s favourite water sports.

Educational value for kids

• For a glimpse of traditional Fijian village life, spend the day in Navala on the River Ba about three hour’s drive from Suva.
• Visit the open-air market in Nadi to see Fijian craftspeople at work and have local curry for lunch.
• Catch a Fijian Meke where local artistes in full costume perform spectacular ritual dances.

• Vilavilairevo is the ancient art of fire walking and, if you can bear to watch, it’s still practiced today on Fiji.
• Go trekking in the Korovanitu National Heritage Park just 10km from Nadi and see archaeological sites, traditional villages and the only untouched tropical montane forest on Viti Levu.
• Visit the Kaleva Cultural Centre near Sigatoku and learn about the history of Fiji, the country’s conservation work and the ancient customs and traditions still thriving here today.
• See Sri Siva Subramaniya in Nadi, it’s the largest Hindu Temple in the Southern Hemisphere and the only example of Dravidian architecture outside India.

Getting about with kids in Fiji

Fiji’s an archipelago of over 300 islands, but most families base a holiday on the main island, Viti Levu – about five times the size of Tenerife. Car hire’s easy to arrange here and driving’s safe if you stick to major roads. But local tourism’s well organised and most activities and tours include transfers. Public transport in the Fijian capital, Suva, is good and all major resorts have their own shuttle services.