Nadi
Fiji · Country profile
Nadi is the lively gateway town of Fiji, the busy commercial and transport centre of the western side of the great island of the Viti Levu that anchors the international arrivals and the resort corridor of the South Pacific nation. The home of the main international gateway of the country, the town that every visitor passes on the way to the island resorts and the beach hotels, it combines the shopping and the craft markets of the town centre, the multi-faith temples of the Indian and the Fijian communities and the palm-lined connections to the coral coast. The temple of the Sri Siva Subramaniya with its vivid towers, the craft and the produce markets of the town, the garden of the sleeping giant and the mud pools of the interior anchor the essential visits, while the beaches, the islands and the reefs of the surrounding coast give the endless resort playground beyond. Busy, warm and always in motion, Nadi is the smiling front door of the Fijian islands.
About Nadi
Nadi is a city in Fiji. The city's documented population is around 42,000 people. For visitors from abroad, the local currency is the Fijian Dollar (FJD) and English and Fijian are spoken; the dialling code is +679. It is served by 1 airport in our guide: Nadi International Airport.
The Temple of the Sri Siva Subramaniya and the Tower of the Town
Nadi is a compact, busy town where the essential circuit moves between the temple of the centre, the craft markets and the main streets of the retail quarter, with the gardens and the mud pools of the interior filling the half days. The famous temple of the Sri Siva Subramaniya, the largest Hindu temple of the south Pacific with its towering colourful gopuram, anchors the cultural circuit, and the markets of the town, from the craft lane of the tourists to the produce stalls of the Fijian farmers, carry the everyday trade. The day trips of the region reach the garden of the sleeping giant with its orchids, the hot springs and the mud pools of the interior, the reefs of the coast and the islands of the Mamanucas pinched beyond the bay, making the town the perfect base of the western coast.
The Garden of the Sleeping Giant and the Pools of the Mud
The climate of the town is the warm tropical of the west of the island, with the humid, rainy season and the cyclone season of the southern summer, and the drier, sunnier winter months the classic pleasant season of the year. The dollar of the country is the currency, with the English, the Fijian and the Hindi the languages of the busy crossroads. The temple, the markets and the gardens make the core circuit, and the islands and the coast of the region lie within the easy reach of the boats and the resorts. Light clothing, sun protection and a swimsuit for the reefs complete the easy preparation for the gateway town of the islands.
The Islands of the Mamanucas and the Coral of the Coast
The temple of the Sri Siva Subramaniya, the magnificent Tamil temple of the richly painted gopuram towers and the inner shrines that rises in the heart of the town, is the largest Hindu temple of the southern Pacific and the great cultural landmark of the Indian community of Fiji, its vivid deities and its festivals of the year anchoring the faith of the district. The garden of the sleeping giant, the famous orchid garden of the foothills above the town that the actor of the films planted with his collection, preserves the tropical hybrids and the native flora of the islands in its shaded paths, while the craft market of the town with its woven baskets, its war clubs and its printed sulus runs the souvenir heart of the nation. The mud pools and the hot springs of the interior, where the bathing in the mineral water is the classic half-day ritual of the region, complete the essential circuit of the gateway of the Fijian islands.
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- Country
- Fiji
- Population
- 42,000
- Coordinates
- -17.7554, 177.4434
- Capital
- Suva
- Region
- Oceania
- Currency
- Fijian Dollar (FJD)
- Languages
- English, Fijian
- Calling code
- +679
- Country code
- FJ
Entry requirements for Fiji
Visa status for travellers from common origins visiting Fiji for tourism.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nadi the capital of Fiji?
No — the capital of Fiji is Suva.
What currency do I need in Nadi?
The local currency is the Fijian Dollar (FJD). Languages spoken in Fiji include English and Fijian.
What is the dialling code for Fiji?
The international dialling code for Fiji is +679.
Which airport should I fly into for Nadi?
Nadi International Airport (NAN) is the airport we list for Nadi.
Do I need a visa to visit Fiji?
It depends on your passport. For the origins we track, the current tourism visa status is Australia (visa on arrival), Canada (visa on arrival), France (visa on arrival), Germany (visa on arrival) and India (visa on arrival). Check the entry requirements tool for your own nationality.
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