Yacht Charter Fiji Viti Levu

General Info
A trip off Australia’s east coast into the deep Pacific blue will uncover the Fiji Islands, an archipelago filled with natural diversity and also a perfect place for that Yacht Charter trip you have been dreaming of.

Viti Levu is the largest island of the group and also home of the capital city, Suva, comparable in size with the Big Island of Hawaii. Its rough terrain has been attributed by specialists to frequent earthquakes and lava eruptions. However, these prove to be a hit with the adventurous Yacht Charter tourists.

Travel & Arrival
With a name that translates to “Great Fiji”, the island is home to the Republic’s biggest airport and harbor. That means that groups of Yacht Charter visitors have easy access. The main tourist harbor is Nadi International Airport, located on the western shore, taking the name of the bay it sits next to. It’s 9 km from the Nadi town center and it’s also one of the busiest air transport hubs of the region due to the fact that it’s used by tourists traveling to other neighboring countries.

23 km from the town of Suva on the opposite side of Viti Levu is Air Fiji’s base, Nausori Airport. This one is mostly used for smaller local flights, but there are a few international flights that land here.

Avant & Apres Sail
With 75% of the country’s population concentrated on this island, it’s safe to say that Viti Levu is the most urbanized of the whole archipelago. Since you’re probably going to land in Nadi (the island’s major hub for Error loading the control 'keyboard': Value cannot be null. Parameter name: virtualPath visitors), the place to look for a hotel is Main Street but also in New Town, which is a bit quieter and more isolated.

Walking around town is probably the best way to experience the island and there are actually many walking tours organized for foreigners. In Suva, some places of interest are the Fiji Museum, the Parliament of Fiji, built in 1922, the University of the South Pacific and the blue and orange temple of Shree Laxmi Narayan.

Grabbing a bite to eat is easy here, with most of the hotels and resorts having their own restaurants. Also, like in so many other islands in the Pacific, you’ll find fast food sold on the streets from trucks or stalls. Cheap and tasty, it’s the perfect alternative for hungry Error loading the control 'keyboard': Value cannot be null. Parameter name: virtualPath sailors who are on the go.

As far as nightlife goes, don’t expect much, even in the capital of Suva. The weekend is however a livelier time when cafes, restaurants and clubs stay open until late. Live music venues are to be found in cities, as are cinemas playing both Hollywood and Bollywood productions. Error loading the control 'keyboard': Value cannot be null. Parameter name: virtualPath tourists will find that the locals are a happy bunch who enjoy a night out in the company of foreigners.

Events & Actions
Whether you plan to have your fun on land or on water, there are plenty of things for you to do here. Trekking and hiking in the backcountry can be done independently or on organized tours. Then there are numerous parks and gardens in the cities that await you to explore them. For the golfing Error loading the control 'keyboard': Value cannot be null. Parameter name: virtualPath boatman, there are 3 courses to choose from, and since you’re the sporty type, you might also want to bring your tennis racket.

Since the waters here are clear and the sea fauna plentiful, diving and snorkeling are the preferred pastimes for all Error loading the control 'keyboard': Value cannot be null. Parameter name: virtualPath parties. There are also hoards of watersports available, and for the people who want to try something different, there are also river rafting trips.

Some of the events here are pretty odd but fun too and there’s always the guarantee you won’t see them anywhere else. Events such as the Fijian firewalking which is a passing of age ritual, or the major Sugar Festival, since sugar accounts for the country’s main export and industry.