Renowned for their welcoming culture and devotion to children, Fiji is an easy pick for families seeking a fun, low-risk trip overseas. World-class resorts offer sensational services (including engaging kids clubs, lagoon pools and onsite spas for mum and...
Renowned for their welcoming culture and devotion to children, Fiji is an easy pick for families seeking a fun, low-risk trip overseas. World-class resorts offer sensational services (including engaging kids clubs, lagoon pools and onsite spas for mum and dad) while Fiji holiday packages help manage the cost (many deals allow kids to fly, stay, play and even eat free!). But what about beyond the walls of your resort? What kind of activities can the family enjoy together? We’ve compiled some of our favourite Fiji attractions guaranteed to ensure everyone feels like they’re on holiday!
Nadi Adventure Ziplining & Thermal Mud Pool
Nothing screams a day well spent like mud between your toes and adrenaline through your veins. On this day-long tropical adventure, you’ll be guided out to the Sleeping Giant Zipline Adventure Park where the whole family (over the age of 5 years) has the opportunity to swing through lush rainforest and over cascading waterfalls at speeds of up to 60km/h. From 160 metres above the ground, this exhilarating experience offers a remarkable perspective of the Fijian landscape.
As your heart slows, the family is shuttled to nearby Sabeto Mud Pools and Thermal Springs. Cake yourself in this therapeutic mud bath and relax into the alleged healing properties. Followed up with a cleansing swim in the neighbouring natural hot spring – this is a day out that the whole family can get behind.
Waterfall Adventures
Think Fiji, think crystal waters and swaying palms. It’s about time we add gushing waterfalls to the picture. Across the archipelago, you won’t be hard-pressed to find one of these cascading wonders. The Tavora Waterfalls are arguably the most popular, where three levels of falls flow into aqua pools below. Located on Taveuni Island, the kids love the ascending challenges which cater to all abilities.
An hour away, the Waitavala Natural Rock Waterslide provides hours of fun for thrill-addicted kids. Buried among thick rainforest, this long rock formation slides smoothly into the cool pools below, better than any man-made waterpark!
Snorkel with sharks!
Cruising the Mamanuca Islands through to remote Barefoot Kuatu Island, this full day tour offers everything from kayaking and pristine swimming to an exceptional two course lunch. However the real excitement comes later as guests are afforded the unique opportunity to snorkel with sharks. Following a 15-minute ride out to the reef site and a professional briefing, spend an hour swimming among the gentle White and Black Tip Reef Sharks in sun-dappled Fiji waters – an experience your family will never forget!
Pottery Village
Discover the real Fiji in Nakabuta Pottery Village. Nestled into the fertile Sigatoka Village, visitors may watch on as local Fijian women show how they handcraft their traditional pottery. This is a great excursion for families who wish to introduce their kids to different cultural practices and foreign lifestyles. Experience a traditional Kava ceremony and fire walking ritual and purchase unique souvenirs directly from their maker – an opportunity that’s rarely encountered these days.
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