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Voykit pocket guide · Fiji
Pacific Harbour
Spend 2 days in Pacific Harbour for shark diving, zip‑line and a night at a resort; longer only if you want extra river rafting or golf.
Pacific Harbour is Fiji's adventure hub on the Coral Coast. It offers shark‑diving, zip‑line, jet‑ski safaris and a golf course. A two‑night stay covers the main activities; add a night for a relaxed pace or extra river rafting.
- Country
- Fiji
- Best months
- All year (dry season Jan–Apr is drier, wet season May–Oct may affect golf)
- Avoid
- None specific; check road conditions in wet season
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- FJD
- Money
- Currency is the Fijian dollar (FJD, FJ$). Resorts and larger shops take cards; villages, markets, local buses and small taxis are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget FJD 70–120 excl. bed · Mid FJD 120–200 excl. bed · High FJD 200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Vodafone Fiji and Digicel both sell tourist SIMs in Nadi arrivals; passport registration is required.
- Emergency
- Police 917 · Fire and ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types I · 240 V · 50 Hz · Australian and NZ plugs fit; others need an adapter. Some resorts have universal sockets.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: Not expected; leave coins for great service.; Resorts: Put something in the staff Christmas fund box instead of tipping individuals.; Taxi: Round up.; Dive crew or guide: Optional; FJ$10–20 for a great day.
- Water
- Treated in Nadi, Lautoka and Suva but visitors mostly drink bottled or filtered; boil or filter on outer islands and in villages. Many resorts supply filtered water — bring a bottle.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and cafés; public toilets are few — use cafés, petrol stations and the Nadi market. Carry paper on outer islands.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meal at The Waters Edge | FJD 12–20 |
| Baka Blues BBQ plate | FJD 15–25 |
| Kevis Fish & Chips | FJD 8–12 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | FJD 15–20 |
| Bus ride | FJD 2–3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- NAN · Nadi International Airport
- Main gateway to Viti Levu; about 2 h drive east
Typical fares
- Suva → Pacific Harbour bus
- ≈ FJD 12, 1 h 15 min
- Taxi Pacific Harbour → Beqa dive site
- ≈ FJD 15–20, 10 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Hire a car or use public buses that run west from Suva and east from Nadi. Most adventure operators are within 5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi) of town centre.Hire a car or use public buses that run west from Suva and east from Nadi. Most adventure operators are within 3.1–6.2 mi (5–10 km) of town centre.
See and do
Known for
- Shark diving at Beqa
- Zip line over forest canyons
- Jetski Safari
- The Pearl golf course
- Jungle Skirmish laser tag
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Beqa Shark Dive | Taxi or shuttle 10 min from town centre | ≈30 min total |
| Zip Line Pacific Harbour | Short drive or walk from main road | ≈15 min |
| Jungle Skirmish laser tag | Taxi 5 min to Deuba | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- The Pearl Resort
- Waterfront resort with spa, pool and golf; good base for adventure activities.
- Uprising Beach Resort
- Beachfront rooms and traditional‑style villas; close to jet‑ski and zip‑line operators.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Vakamalolovakamaˈlolo |
| Thank you | Vinakaviˈnaːka |
| How much is it? | E vica?e ˈviʧa |
| Where is the bathroom? | E vei na vale lailai?e ˈvei na ˈvale ˈlaila |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bula' with a smile; 'namaste' with Indo-Fijians; avoid: Ignoring a greeting on a village path
- Village entry: Come with a guide and kava, hats off, shoulders covered; avoid: Walking in alone or taking photos before the welcome
- Kava circle: Sit cross-legged, clap once before and three times after your cup; avoid: Stepping across the circle or pointing your feet at the tanoa
- Head: Keep your head lower than seated elders when passing; avoid: Touching anyone's head, even a child's
- Sundays: Keep it quiet near villages and go to church if invited; avoid: Swimming or loud music by village beaches
- Gifts and asking: Bring small gifts for hosts (kava, groceries, school supplies); avoid: Handing out sweets or money to children
- Kerekere: Understand that sharing is expected between relatives; you may be asked for things; avoid: Taking offence — a polite no is fine
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads can be slippery during the wet season; check conditions before driving.
- Golf course may be muddy in heavy rain; confirm ahead.
- Shark‑diving trips depend on weather and marine‑park permits; book in advance.
Generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on surf conditions for water activities and secure valuables on beaches.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pacific Harbour yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Shark diving at Beqa
- Zip line over forest canyons
- Jetski Safari
- The Pearl golf course
- Jungle Skirmish laser tag
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Fiji Tourism Board – Coral Coast: www.fiji.travel/coral-coast
- Wikivoyage: Pacific Harbour, revision 4752090 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4752090
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/pacific-harbour). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.