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Wander through the dense floral amalgamation in the charmingly haphazard Thurston Gardens, then delve into the unique boat-shaped interior of the captivatingly Fijian Holy Trinity Cathedral. For the thrill-seekers out there, raft, canoe or trek your way into adventure at the Wilderness Ethnic Adventure Fiji.

One of the jewels of the South Pacific, Fiji epitomises the relaxed approach to life that is synonymous with living in paradise. Some visitors find ‘island time’ off-putting, but in Suva you learn the meaning of feeling chilled, man.

Suva’s Top 10

Suva History

• Albert Park - This was the makeshift landing strip for Charles Kingsford Smith, the first aviator to cross the Pacific on 6 June 1928.
• Parliament of Fiji - Opened in 1992, the architecture of the Parliament depicts traditional Fijian cultural values.
• Roman Catholic Cathedral - This landmark cathedral built in 1902 is constructed with sandstone imported from Sydney.
• Centenary Methodist Church - You will love the rousing chorus of song on a Sunday morning.
• Suva City Library - This colonial building constructed in 1909 is also known as the Carnegie Library.

Suva Art & Culture

• Mariamma Temple - The fire-walking festival is held here in July and August, where barefoot men display the feat of walking over blazing embers.
• Fiji Museum - This museum gives a glimpse into Fijian history, art and culture.
• Old Mill Cottage - This is Suva’s best spot to enjoy traditional dishes in a gracious old timber cottage.
• Holy Trinity Cathedral - This unique cathedral has a boat-shaped interior beautified with colourful Fijian tapestries.
• Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple - This magnificent Hindu temple coloured orange and blue is mesmerising.

Suva Shopping

• Suva Curio and Handicraft Centre - A series of stalls selling all kinds of objects, but be wary of fakes.
• Free Shop - The shop supported by UNDP sells crafts, clothing and jewellery by local artists.
• ROC Market - A small market on every third Sunday of every month sell arts, crafts and homemade food.
• Pure Fiji - Exquisite creams, soaps, oils and natural extracts are sold here every Saturday morning.
• Boom Box - The music store with the latest Western and Fijian releases.

Gay & Lesbian Suva

• O’Reillys - A great place to relax, enjoy, dance and celebrate with choicest wines.
• Malt House Brewery & Restaurant - This bar andrestaurant is known for homemade brew and exotic foods, including creative seafood.
• Purple Haze Nightclub - This highly vibrant nightclub with high-decibel Fijian and Hindi pop is also gay friendly.
• Signals Night Club - This gay-friendly dance club plays decent dance tracks.
• Royal Suva Yacht Club Bar - A popular watering hole for yachties and locals welcomes local and overseas visitors.

Suva Events

For a riot of colour, make a splash in Suva at Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, in February.

Pick up some handicrafts and dance among the flowers at the annual Suva Hibiscus Festival in August.

For a veritable mixed bag of cultures, October’s Melanesian Festival of Arts and Culture cannot be beaten.

Share in Fijian pride, and enjoy Suva’s spectacular celebrations, for Fiji Day in October.

Pray to the goddess of wealth and prosperity and bask in the glow of the Festival of Lights at Diwali in November.

When To Go

Summer Suva is hot and steamy, but the occasional afternoon rainstorm will cool things off.

Winter is very pleasant, averaging 26ºC (79ºF), and is a great time to explore the city.

May to September is when you will find the perfect conditions for an outdoor adventure.

Getting Around

Buses in Suva are very cheap, and run all over town.

Taxis are also plentiful and inexpensive, a short trip costing no more than three Fijian dollars.

Most of Suva’s attractions are relatively close together, so most visitors explore the sights on foot.

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