10 Best Things to Do in Denarau with Kids

Last Updated: 20 June, 2025

The Top Family-Friendly Activities in Denarau

Denarau makes holidaying with kids easy and, most importantly, fun! The island, packed with family-friendly five-star resorts, has a great balance of child-friendly activities, where your loved ones will be looked after and entertained at the resorts’ kids’ clubs and activities suitable for all ages so you can spend some quality family time together.

Check out our Family Guide to Denarau, and start ticking the activities off the list of things to do in Denarau for kids!

1. Cruise to the Islands for Snorkelling, Kayaking and More!

To see all those paradise islands you’ve browsed in the brochures, get on the water with a cruise from the Port Denarau Marina. Day cruises like South Sea Sailing offer family-friendly excursions on a large sailing catamaran complete with a waterslide!

Kids will also love the sailing adventure to Kadavu Lailai with Captain Cook Cruises. You and your family will be whisked away on the tall ship to enjoy a guided snorkelling tour, glass-bottom boat tour, buffet lunch, cultural entertainment and a kava ceremony.

There are many more options, so take a look at the 10 Best Day Cruises in Fiji for more inspiration.

Location: Port Denarau Marina, Denarau Island.

2. Make a Splash at the Big Bula Waterpark

That’s right, Denarau has its own waterpark! Adults and kids can jump on the giant fibreglass waterslides, and kids will have a blast on the inflatable waterslides and obstacle courses at Big Bula Waterpark.

When you’re not getting involved in the waterslide action yourself, you can relax at the on-site cafe.

Location: Jayant Road, Denarau Island.

3. Experience the Captivating Fijian “Meke”

Get ready to dance the night away with your family at one of Fiji’s vibrant cultural performances! The lively “meke” dance is sure to captivate both kids and adults alike. Join a cultural tour at Fiji Culture Village, where you’ll experience traditional Fijian bures, thrilling cultural shows, and a mouth-watering “lovo” feast.

For a family-friendly twist, check out the VOU Hub‘s Island Adventurers Kid’s Show. This interactive and educational performance features funky original soundtracks that will have your little ones dancing along in no time!

For a delicious dinner and dance combo, head to Mamacita Mexican Restaurant on Tuesdays for a traditional Fijian Lovo Buffet with mesmerising meke performances, or visit on Fridays for an International Buffet accompanied by enchanting Polynesian entertainment.

Location: Fiji Culture Village – Navo, Nadi (transfers from Denarau can be arranged). VOU Hub – Lot 13 Maqalevu, Denarau Road, Nadi (transfers from Denarau can be arranged). Mamacita Mexican Restaurant – Wyndham Resort, Resort Drive, Denarau.

4. Get the Kids Involved in a Kids’ Club

Denarau’s family-friendly resorts offer kids’ clubs for their young guests, which is a fantastic way for kids to mingle with kids their own age and engage in the local culture. Resorts like the Radisson Blu‘s Blu Banana Kids Club have fun-filled itineraries of Fijian games and crafts for ages 1-3 and 4-12.

Sheraton Fiji Resort‘s kids’ club activities include face painting, fish feeding, language lessons and much more. The Fiji Hilton Beach Resort‘s IKA Kids’ Club features an outdoor play area, as well as two indoor activity rooms where the young guests can engage in local arts and crafts all day.

Learn more about these kids’ clubs in the 5 Best Kids’ Clubs on Denarau Island.

Location: Resort Drive, Denarau Island.

5. Fly Through the Trees on a Giant Zipline

The ultimate adventure for kids and adults alike is in the forests of Nadi, a short drive from Denarau. Hotel pick-up is included in ziplining tours with Zip Fiji and Sleeping Giant Zipline Fiji. The experience includes more than just zooming on giant ziplines, with waterfalls, caves and magnificent tropical forests to discover. Find out more in our 5 Best Zipline Tours in Fiji.

Location: Sleeping Giant Zipline – Holika Road, Nadi, approximately 27 km (16.8 mi) from Denarau. Zip Fiji – Tau, Momi Bay, Nadi, approximately 39 km (24.2 mi) from Denarau Island. Transfers are available at the above links.

6. Spend Some Family Pool Time Together

What kid doesn’t love to spend pool time with Mum and Dad?! Every resort in Denarau has at least one pool, but most have multiple options to keep things constantly fresh. Resorts like the Radisson Blu Resort have a dedicated kids’ pool complete with a waterslide, while the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort has a whopping seven outdoor pools to choose from!

Location: All Denarau resorts, Resort Drive, Denarau. See the 10 Best Family Resorts on Denarau Island for inspiration.

7. Get Muddy at the Sabeto Hot Springs

The mud pools and hot springs complex, just a short drive from Denarau, is an enjoyable and affordable experience for all ages. Kids will love the novelty of spreading wet mud all over themselves, while Mum and Dad will get some time to relax in the hot springs.

Tours from Denarau, like the Mud Pool & Garden Tour with Excite Tours & Travel, take families straight to the mud pool action, as well as give the opportunity to explore the Garden of the Sleeping Giant – another fantastic activity for all the family with plenty of space for kids to run around.

Alternatively, try Fiji’s Full-Day Sabeto Safari 4WD Adventure with Fiji 4WD Safaris (Rosie Holidays). For more excursions like this, check out 15 Fun Family Day Trips from Denarau.

Location: Sabeto Hot Springs – Naboutini, Nadi, approximately 22 km (14 mi) from Denarau. All tours provide accommodation transfers.

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8. Experience an Alternative “Kids’ Club” at KIDS CODE CAMP

KIDS CODE CAMP offers a unique educational experience for tourist kids aged 6-16. This innovative STEM-based activity runs daily on weekdays from 9 am to 3:30 pm, providing a fun learning environment where children can design and code their own games, apps and websites.

The program combines hands-on activities with computer-based learning, ensuring kids of all backgrounds and abilities can participate. While children are engaged in this exciting educational adventure, parents have the opportunity to enjoy ‘adults only’ experiences.

KIDS CODE CAMP showcases Fiji as a destination for educational tourism, offering a refreshing alternative to the typical ‘Sun, Sand and Sea’ activities.

Location: Ground Floor, Aliz Centre, Nadi. Transport from Denarau resorts is included.

9. Give the Little Ones a New Look with Hair Braids

How are you kids going to show their classmates that they’ve been on holiday without having a head full of braids?! This signature holiday activity is also available in the family-friendly resorts in Denarau, at Oasis Spa in Port Denarau, as well as at the Big Bula Waterpark.

It’s an affordable activity that can also be coupled with one of the 10 Free & Cheap Things to Do in Denarau.

Location: Resorts – Resort Drive, Denarau Island. Big Bula Waterpark – Jayant Road, Denarau Island. Oasis Spa – Port Denarau Shopping Centre, Denarau Island.

10. Let the Kids Loose at the Resort Playgrounds

No matter where in the world they are, kids love playgrounds. All the family-friendly resorts in Denarau have their own outdoor playgrounds with slides and swings – the full works. Take a walk around the open resorts and give your loved ones a new park to play in every day.

It makes for a pleasant walk for you and a fun way to spend an afternoon with them!

Location: Resorts are accessible along Resort Drive, Denarau Island. A walkway on the waterfront also connects them.

More Things to Do in Denarau with Kids

That’s it from the things to do in Denarau with kids. For more insightful articles, take a look at the following guides:

Finally, get even more tips in The Complete Travel Guide to Fiji for Families. Plus, discover more remarkable places to stay in the 20 Best Family Resorts in Fiji.

Sources:

The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:

Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])

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Laura (Lora) S.

This article was reviewed and published by Laura, editor in chief and co-founder of Fiji Pocket Guide. Since arriving solo in the South Pacific over 10 years ago with nothing but a backpack and a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy (and awesome) it is to explore a paradise such as Fiji. She knows the islands inside-out and loves sharing tips on how best to experience Fiji’s must-dos and hidden gems. Laura is also editor of several other South Pacific travel guides.

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