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We don't write here how you get to Fiji. You could fly,
come by boat or canoe - only the most robust will be able to swim.
However, we will tell you how to travel from both Nadi (where
the international airport is) and Suva, the capital of Fiji.
For group reservation, we also can pick you up with our Toyota
Hiace van and can provide transport with our own fully equipped alu boat from and to
either Pacific Harbour Navua town. Please contact us
for further details.
How to get to us
From Nadi
From Suva
Navua or Pacific Harbour to Beqa Island
By public bus
You can get various express buses (e.g. Pacific
Transport) from the Nadi Bus Station; the trip takes approx. 3.5 hours.
Daytime there is virtually every hour a bus leaving from Nadi; with these normal
buses expect the trip to take approx. 5 hours. For a one-way
trip you should budget around F$15. Make sure to ask the driver if the bus stops
in either Pacific Harbour or Navua Town.
Click
here to download the Pacific Transport timetable (Excel format)
The schedule of Sunbeam buses is below
|
Depart |
|
Arrive |
Depart |
| Suva |
7.30 |
Navua |
8.10 |
|
| Navua |
8.15 |
Deuba |
|
8.30 |
| Korovisilou |
9.00 |
Beach House |
|
9.25 |
| Warwick |
9.30 |
Naviti |
|
9.50 |
| Reef |
10.05 |
Sigatoka |
10.15 |
|
| Sigatoka |
10.25 |
Fijian |
|
10.35 |
| Maro |
10.45 |
Nadi |
|
11.35 |
| Airport |
11.45 |
Lautoka |
12.15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Lautoka |
14.15 |
Nadi Airport |
|
14.45 |
| Nadi |
15.05 |
Maro |
|
15.50 |
| Fijian |
16.00 |
Sigatoka |
|
16.15 |
| Reef |
16.25 |
Naviti |
|
16.45 |
| Warwick |
17.00 |
Beach House |
|
17.10 |
| Korovisilou |
17.35 |
Deuba |
|
18.00 |
| Navua |
18.20 |
Suva |
19.00 |
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By (air-conditioned) tourist coach
Companies like UTC
(phone 6722811 24-hours), TT (tollfree 0800 6720455) and Sun Tours offer
daily transport from Nadi Airport, major hotels in Nadi to resorts on the
Coral Coast and, ultimately, Suva. Just tell them that you would like to
be dropped off at Navua Town. One-way per person approx. F$30 - 40 per
person.
By taxi
Taxis in Fiji are an affordable means of transportation.
Taxis with a black "T" on the number plate sometimes operate as
so-called 'running cabs'. The price for hiring an entire running cab from
Nadi to Suva is currently F$60. Just for one seat you would pay F$15. A
'normal' taxi from Nadi charges more, approx. F$100. Alternatively, you also can use so-called 'hire cabs' which have a green
"H" on the number plate. However, make sure you agree to the
fare with the driver (some try to overcharge tourist).
Last but not least: mini-vans are operating from the
Nadi Bus Station. They usually charge the same amount as running cabs.
Only drawback: the licensing is not yet properly regulated, some vans
won't have third party insurance.
By rental car
In Nadi Airport or Nadi Town
you can rent a car from several international operators like Avis,
Hertz, Budget,
or from local companies (Central,
Khans, Sharmas (Phone
6721908). Rent depends on model and how many days you are renting. Expect
to pay at least F$60 per day, fuel and full insurance not included.
By plane or helicopter
Island
Hoppers offer helicopter services out of Nadi. They charge US$85 per
hour. Turtle Airways and Pacific
Island Seaplanes are servicing Beqa Island with their seaplanes.
Contact them directly for pricing.
Regular planes fly from Nadi Airport to Nausori Airport.
Contact carriers like Air Pacific (phone 6722272) or Air Fiji (phone
3315055). Return flights are less than F$200, however you will need to
travel to Navua by bus or taxi.
By public bus
All regular and express buses operate from the Suva Bus
Stand. The fare is less than F$4 to Navua Town.
By (air-conditioned) tourist coach
Sun Tours, UTC and Tourist Transport (TT) offer daily
transport from major Suva hotels. Just tell them that you would like to be
dropped off at Navua Town. One-way per person approx. F$20.
By taxi
'Running cabs" taxis are normally not interested in
the short run from Suva to Navua Town. You could hire a regular cab and
agree a fare with the driver. If he/she leaves the taxi meter on, expect
to pay around F$30 (you can negotiate with the driver to have a
flat-rate). Some minibus operators may want to take you for F$5.
They can be found in Robertson Road, opposite of the Suva Bus Stand.
By rental car
All companies listed under
'From Nadi" also have offices in Suva.
By plane or helicopter
The same companies
that operate from Nadi also offer helicopter or seaplane services to Beqa
Island. Contact them directly for prices.
An
irregular local boat service from Navua to Beqa Island
exists. The boat leaves usually at 12.00 but you should be there by
11.30 the latest. One way price per person is F$15 (but at least F$20 if only one person wants to
come to us; the reason is that the boat owner has to make a larger stretch
around Beqa and thus has additional fuel cost). It is a good idea to give us first a
call to find out dates and time and to make your reservation. Note: no
local boat service on Sundays!
We
can offer boat transfer with our own covered and fully equipped (VHF
radio, lights, safety gear) aluminum boat. It has a
85hp engine and can
easily accommodate seven adults.
With our boat we
can pick up guest from either "Kumarans Restaurant" - situated
100 meters west of the Pacific Harbour police post or at the jetty at
Navua town. The boat
trip us ually takes between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on wind, tide and
type of boat. |