Travel to Fiji

QUICK FIJI FACTS

Currency: Fiji uses the Fijian dollar (FJ$) as their currency which can be withdrawn from ATMs throughout the islands, however keep in mind that smaller cities or towns may not have access to ATMs and its recommended to withdraw cash and take it with you.

Power Points: Most power points are the same as most other Australian power points (three flat pins in a triangular pattern). Obviously I would recommend you take a Travel Adapter especially for non Australians.

Official Language: The official language of Fiji is Fijian, Hindi and English.

Health: There are a few health risks in Fiji: Measles, Meningococcal disease and Covid-19. Fiji is also prone to dengue and Zika virus outbreaks. Overall Fiji is fairly safe to travel to, I would recommend that you contact your doctor a few weeks before you travel as in some cases you need to start any medication a few days before your trip or you may need to get a vaccination.

Drinking Tap Water: The tap water in Nadi and Suva is considered safe, however bottled water should be provided by your hotel – I would recommence sticking to bottled water.

Visa: Most countries don’t require a visa for short stays, to visit Fiji.

Popular foods:
– Cawaki (edible Sea urchin).
– Duruka (unopened flower of a cane shoot).
– Nama (sea grapes are similar to caviar).
– Fish Suruwa (spicy curry style dish serves with rice).

When to go: For beautiful, blue sky in Fiji, May through September are the best months to visit. The wet season, which lasts from October through to April, is also when cyclones are most likely to hit the region. However, it is also the time of year when temperatures will be at their peak.