Sparkle in the South Pacific

For a family holiday, romantic getaway or group trip, the Fiji islands can't be beat. Explore this tropical paradise where culture, nature and adventure collide

Explore the islands of Fiji and all they have to offer

touch down in fabulous Fiji and, within moments of disembarking, you’ll be grinning from ear to ear. That's a guarantee! The spirit of the locals is so refreshingly upbeat, soulsoothing and utterly infectious – it's impossible not to be spellbound.

A stone’s throw from the east coast of Australia, Fiji is so close that you’re there in a flash (a chat, a glass of wine and a film). Plus, you can make your visit super easy and stay on the main island, Viti Levu, to avoid ongoing transfers. But where to rest your head and what to do while you’re in paradise? Here’s your plan of relaxation...

HOLIDAY IN PARADISE Wherever you choose to stay in Fiji, you’re going to fall in love. With the food, the culture, the hospitality, the natural beauty

– the whole lot! Stay on the main island and you’re a quick trip from Nadi to beachside bliss. Where to stay? Fiji Marriott Momi Bay is about a 45-minute drive from the airport. Perched on the sapphirecoloured waters of the bay, this five-star resort is the ultimate island escape. Featuring an array of luxury facilities, including three on-site restaurants and a well-equipped fitness centre and spa, this resort is impressive to say the least.

The clever planning of the resort grounds means you have plenty of zones to experience in your own time, no matter if you’re travelling alone, as a duo, in a small group or with the whole clan. On one side of the resort you’ll discover the family area – utopia for mums, dads and kids!

On the ocean side, you’ll quickly settle into ‘Fiji time’, reclining by the infinity pool with widesweeping ocean views, surrounded by the resort’s signature shingleclad bures. The tidal lagoon is ideal for a refreshing dip and sets the Instagram-worthy backdrop for most venues in the resort.

Designed purely for adults-only vacations (read romantic getaways), the lagoon boasts overwater bures, the jewel of the Fiji Marriott’s accommodation offering and heaven for luxury-seeking holidaymakers. Find out more marriott.com.au

SPEEDBOAT AND SNORKEL

Look out to the horizon and you’ll just spot the world-renowned surfers' paradise, Cloudbreak. Book a speedboat tour through the resort to get up-close to the break, where you can watch surfers tackle whopping tubes and take in the magnificent colours of the waters. Double your fun with a guided snorkelling experience on the nearby coral reefs.

GO BIRDSEYE BY CHOPPER

One of the most exhilarating ways to experience the islands is from the

air. If that idea triggers your thrillseeking side, you have to book a helicopter tour to take you high above Fiji’s pristine waters. Departing from Momi Bay, you’re in close range to hover over the breathtaking islands featured in the Tom Hanks film

Cast Away and TV’S Survivor, and spectacular stretches of coral reef.

Here’s a thought – make it a oneway flight. Hop off at the Sheraton Resort & Spa Tokoriki Island for lunch, then hitch a speedboat ride back to Momi Bay before dusk. How very James Bond of you!

Book your trip islandhoppersfiji.com HIKE AND ZIPLINE

If you’re all about ticking adventure activities off your list, you live for a kick of adrenaline and you’re not afraid of heights, add an afternoon of ziplining to your itinerary.

A 20-minute drive from Momi Bay, the Zip Fiji course includes 16 heart-racing zips, each sending you zooming through the jungle. As a bonus, the zipline platforms offer stunning views so, as well as feeling like you can fly, you’ll be rewarded with a 360° aspect across the bay to the Mamanuca Islands and Plantation Island. Allow 2-3 hours to complete the course. Find out more zip-fiji.com

For your next get-away-from-it-all holiday, you really can’t pass up the beauty and fun of Fiji.