Attention families, couples and thrill-seekers: we’ve done the research for your ultimate Fiji escape
Winter has definitely arrived early in the capital this year but it’s never been easier to trade our icy mornings for the ultimate tropical island feeling.
Fiji Airways flies direct from Canberra to Nadi from July 2023, and we’ve done all the research on the best resorts for your ultimate mid-winter escape.
Adults only vacay stays and activities 👇
Tokoriki Island Resort
Welcome to Fiji’s highest rated adults-only resort. Tokoriki Island Resort is privately-owned and has been recognised as Fiji’s Most Outstanding Luxury Hotel.
Just 15 minutes from Nadi by helicopter, or one hour by catamaran, the resort is home to 37 stunning beachfront bures and villas, with a maximum capacity of 72 guests.
A fusion of contemporary and Fijian styles, all bures and villas are freestanding, air-conditioned, and feature unique tropical outdoor showers surrounded by lush landscaped gardens. You can indulge in an unlimited 60-minute couples massage and spa retreats, go on an island beach picnic, go diving or snorkeling, play tennis, or simply relax by the pool.
Sunrise massage
The Tokoriki Spa offers an intimate and peaceful environment for a truly romantic and rejuvenating spa experience. The spa features four separate treatment bures, each designed to accommodate couples and create a relaxing ambiance with the sound of falling water over volcanic rock walls.
Enjoy a pampering couples' massage at sunrise or indulge in the unique 'unlimited 60-minute massage retreat' by professional therapists. Pure bliss.
Seventh Heaven Floating Bar
This floating bar and restaurant experience is the stuff of dreams. A secluded floating oasis with nothing to do but relax, drink and eat. If you and your partner are feeling fun, you can sign up to one of the bar’s party days: six hours of indulgent day-lounging surrounded by friendly staff, music and aqua blue waters.
AQUARIUS ON THE BEACH, NADI
Located between Nadi International Airport and Nadi Town, this boutique hotel is a hidden gem close to all the adventures of the outer islands.
Despite being a small hotel, Aquarius has twice won TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice award. According to its website, the Aquarius “offers a personalised service that larger, more impersonal hotels cannot match”.
The perfect hotel for unwinding after a big day of adventure.
For the thrill seekers; must-try experiences!
Jet boat safari
Discover the enchanting beauty of Fiji's riverside villages, lush jungles, and natural landscapes with a thrilling jet boat safari along the Sigatoka River. This tour takes you to remote areas that are challenging to reach without a guide, and includes a kava ceremony and delicious lunch.
Ziplining
Nothing says mid-winter reset like a breathtaking tour through the treetops. With 16 zipline cables to soar through, you’ll cover an incredible distance of 5km. Your five-hour tour includes a guided exploration of limestone caves. Round-trip hotel transportation is available from Nadi, Wailoaloa, and Denarau.
Family friendly resorts and activities 👇
Radisson Blu Denarau
Experience a tropical paradise at the Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Denarau Island. Located on 10 acres of lush gardens, with cascading waterfalls, it comes with its very own secluded beach.
Radisson Blu resort offers private transfer service from Nadi International Airport (NAN), making your arrival from Canberra convenient and stress-free (perfect for the kids). The resort is close to Port Denarau and Nadi (great for shopping) and natural landmarks like the Malolo Barrier Reef and Big Bula Waterpark.
Parents can relax while the kids hang out in one of the resort’s fun kids’ clubs. Radisson Blu boasts six restaurants and the ‘kids eat free’ policy is a parents’ dream.
The Lomani Wai Ding experience
This “feet in water” dining experience is exactly what it sounds like. The kids will be super excited to stay cool and sit in the water, while you enjoy a fine dining experience. You’ll even be serenaded by beautiful Fijian musicians.
Parents can relax while the kids hang out in one of the resort’s fun kids’ clubs. Radisson Blu boasts six restaurants and the ‘kids eat free’ policy is a parents’ dream.
Sunset cruise, dinner and show
Cruise the Tuva River, join a sing-along around a beach bonfire, watch an awe-inspiring fire walking demonstration and enjoy a delicious dinner. The cruise stars Fiji's best fire and knife dancers and the show ends with a breathtaking acrobatic fire display by the ocean.