August 2010

Ecotourism activities in Fiji

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Ecotourism in Fiji - Overview

Fiji has an unspoiled, unique environment of extreme beauty and tranquility - Fiji is a nature lovers delight. Adrift for millennia in splendid isolation in the blue of the South Pacific it has escaped the evils of industrial progress, the incursions of dangerous animals, poisonous snakes, spiders and pestilent diseases such as malaria. It awaits your discovery - discover Eco-Tourism in Fiji, ecotourism in Fiji.

What to see and do in the Fiji islands

The Fiji Islands in the South Pacific are an archipelago of over 330 islands packed with attractions that can be found no where else and offers a unique experiential opportunity for the visitor - discover Eco-Tourism in Fiji, ecotourism in Fiji

Fiji is still very much untouched by the outside world and in places, life has changed very little for centuries. The range of memorable experiences available is so diverse that it is possible to discover virgin grasslands and tropical rainforests unscarred by logging or mining as well as marvel at the exotic customs of the Fijian, Indian, Chinese, Rotuman and other cultures that have made Fiji their home and ecotourism Fiji so relevant. You can explore the ruins of a fascinating pre-European war hill fortification, or wander through a colonial town that has changed little in over 150 years and soak up the history that surrounds you. There is much to do and see for those who want to come and experience the real Fiji, it’s beauty, culture, people and Eco-Tourism in Fiji, ecotourism in Fiji.

Ecotourism attractions

The attractions listed below are known as Ecotourism attractions and this represents Fiji’s desire to show the world the unique natural and cultural activities that they possess, whilst at the same time ensuring their conservation and preservation for future generations to enjoy including Eco-Tourism in Fiji, ecotourism in Fiji.

Because many of these are run by the indigenous Fijians themselves you have the opportunity of a memorable as well as educational cultural interaction. Whilst these attractions are operational they cannot be pre-booked but information about them can be obtained from operators directly or from the Fiji Visitors Bureau upon your arrival who provide information on Eco-Tourism in Fiji, ecotourism in Fiji.

or simply enquire here for any of the following

• Abaca Village & Recreation Park
• Adventure & Endless Holidays
• Bouma National Heritage Park
• Colo-i-Suva Forest Park
• Discover Fiji Tours
• Eco Divers - Tours
• Fiji Kayak Kadavu
• Fiji Museum
• Fish-Eye Tours Cycle Fiji
• 4 wheel drive Adventures
• Koroyanitu National Heritage Park
• Kula Eco Park Fiji
• Margaret Travel Service
• Momi Bay Battery Historical Park
• Nukubolu - A step back in time
• Orchid Island
• Raintree Lodge
• Rivers Fiji
• Rosie The Travel Service - Activity
• Sigatoka Sand Dunes
• Significant Original Holidays
• Tavuni Hill Fort
• The Lavena Coastal Walk
• Taveuni Island
• Tui Tai - Activity
• United Touring Fiji Ltd

more information on Eco-Tourism in Fiji, ecotourism in Fiji

The government of Fiji has established six national parks, four of them on the main island of Viti Levu for ecotourism in Fiji

Beyond the beach and your eco-friendly lethargy, Fiji's national parks are the place to cool your surf-side, itchy heels. Sigatoka Sand Dunes, Fiji's first national park and the largest dunes complex in the Pacific, cover 1,600 acres of Viti Levu. Rivers such as the Wainikoroiluva and Navua thread through the Namosi Highlands' lush rainforest and down some challenging whitewater and Eco-Tourism in Fiji, ecotourism in Fiji. Good hiking can be had along some longer, ancient trails—such as those within Koroyanitu National Heritage Park—leading hikers past tempting waterholes, through small villages, and up to green-swathed, panoramic summits such as "Sleeping Giant" Mount Batilamu - discover Eco-Tourism in Fiji, ecotourism in Fiji.

Beyond Viti Levu on the "Garden Island" of Taveuni, the Lavena Coastal Walk is a tempting favorite that snakes through Bouma National Heritage Park. Although labeled a national park, this protected 58-square-mile sanctuary is actually privately owned and maintained by the four villages of Vanua Bouma demonstrating Eco-Tourism in Fiji, ecotourism in Fiji. Emerging from Lavena Village, the relatively flat Coastal Walk follows Taveuni's southeastern shoreline, leading hikers and cyclists toward the picture-perfect Wainabau Falls and Eco Tourism in Fiji, ecotourism Fiji. Within the park, three other immense waterfalls, including Buoma Buoma Falls, are all swim-worthy alternatives. Remember, though, as with all your interactions with any local communities, please respect Vanua Bouma custom—dress conservatively and refrain from skinny-dipping!

Eco-Tourism in Fiji, ecotourism in Fiji

There are a number of Ecotourism associations that have their own objectives (see below), but the main purpose of this page is to show what ecotourism packages are available for you in Fiji ecotourism in Fiji.

official Fiji travel site Fiji ecotourism association