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Bula! Welcome to Fiji
BULA! WELCOME TO Fiji
Literally on our back doorstep and just a short 3 hour flight from Auckland lays magical Fiji. Made up of 333 jewel-like islands
of which about 100 are actually inhabited and set in the tropical South Pacific, Fiji is the real meaning of a pacific paradise!
Some of the finest tourist facilities in the South Pacific can be found amongst the 333 islands of the Fijian group. Whether
you’re a first-time traveller or a regular visitor to this wonderful destination, the friendliness and smiles of its local people
combined with the unique personality of each and every one of its resorts and hotels will always ensure your holiday is a
memorable one. Looking for that perfect romantic getaway, a relaxing holiday with family and friends or a fun-filled off the
beaten track adventure? Fiji will not disappoint! Small ship cruises, luxury resorts and alternative accommodation - Fiji
welcomes and caters for holidaymakers from all walks of life.
Palm-fringed resorts, beautiful beaches and the friendliest people who will meet & greet you with the famous “BULA” are just
some of the unique things that Fiji has to offer – a nation like no other in the South Pacific!
Average Temperature
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Min Temp °C 23 23 23 22 21 21 19 19 19 20 21 22
Travel Tips
• Climate: Fiji has a sunny climate without extremes. The cooler dry season is
from May to October and the warm wetter season from November to April.
• Visas: Visas are issued on arrival for Nationals of most countries. Nationals of
some countries will require pre-arranged visas which can be applied for at the
nearest Fiji Embassy to their respective country. Please check with your Travel
Agent for details. Visitors must have a current passport valid for six months
from the date of entry, adequate funds to support themselves and a return
airline ticket.
• Currency: The currency used is the Fijian Dollar but New Zealand Dollars
are often accepted. There is a bank at Nadi International Airport to change
currency both on your arrival and departure. Major credit cards are welcomed
by most resorts, restaurants, shops and tour companies. Please check with
your Travel Agent for further details.
• Electricity: 240 volts, 50 cycles. Fiji has 3 pin power outlets identical to that
of New Zealand.
• Language: English is widely used with Fijian and Hindi also predominant.
Hotel staff are fluent in English.
• Duty Free: Each visitor may bring the following free of duty into Fiji: 250
cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco, cigars etc, 2.25 litres of liquor or 4.5
litres of wine or beer and up to F$400 of duty assessed goods.
• Drinking Water: Fresh water reticulated in major towns on the mainland of
Viti Levu has been treated and is safe to drink. This applies to many of the
resorts on the mainland. A number of island resorts pipe their water from the
mainland as well, making the water drinkable. Some resorts have installed
desalination plants and in these cases, visitors will be advised by the resorts,
as to suitability of water for drinking.
• Clothing: Visitors to Fiji need a light tropical wardrobe. Togs, shorts, T-shirts
and a sulu are a must. During the cool season it would be advisable to take
a sweatshirt particularly at night when temperatures drop. Wearing togs is
fine at the resorts but visitors should be careful to respect local feelings when
visiting villages or shopping in town. At such times it is easy to take a sulu to
use as a wrap around so no offence is caused.
• Medical: Fiji is free from most tropical diseases and inoculation is not
required unless entering from a designated infected area. Hospitals are
located in major towns.
• Driving: A visitor may drive in Fiji if they are in possession of a valid home
country driving license for the same class of vehicle. Driving is on the left side
of the road and most roads are well maintained. Most resorts on the mainland
are easily located on, or a short distance from the main road. The speed limit
in built up areas is 50 kilometres per hour and 80 kilometres per hour on the
open highways.
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