The Top Family-Friendly Activities in Suva
You know what they say: if the kids aren’t happy, you’re not happy. While Suva might not be the most family-friendly destination in the otherwise super-accommodating Fiji, there are still a few family trips and attractions to find in Fiji’s capital. Of course, family activities in Suva are mostly city-orientated, but those looking for a quick escape will still find a spectacular retreat in the parks, Colo-i-Suva Forest Park and Pacific Harbour nearby. To help your family trip to Suva go smoothly for everyone, we’ve put this list together of things to do in Suva with kids!
While you’re here, don’t miss the advice in our Guide to Suva for Families, as well as the 20 Best Things to Do in Suva.
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1. Play in the Playground, Build Sandcastles and Have a Picnic at My Suva Park
No matter where in the world you go, kids love parks! If you’re only going to take the little ones to one park during your time in Suva, make it My Suva Park. It’s the ideal place for a family picnic with grassy areas, a large children’s playground and a beach for making sandcastles and going for a paddle.
Location: Starts at Muanikau Road and extends south down Queen Elizabeth Drive.
© FijiPocketGuide.com2. Get Some Splash Time in at Damodar Aquatic Centre or Your Hotel Pool
It can get pretty hot in Suva so cool off in one of the many outdoor pools available around the city while getting in some splash time with the kids. For public pools, you have the choice of the Olympic Pool on the waterfront of Victoria Parade or the Damodar Aquatic Centre on Gavidi Street. Alternatively, you could treat the kids to staying in accommodation with a swimming pool, such as the Holiday Inn Suva or Grand Pacific Hotel. The Suva Motor Inn even has a water slide! Check out our 10 Family Accommodations in Suva for more recommendations.
Location: Olympic Pool – 196 Victoria Parade. Damodar Aquatic Centre – Gavidi Street, Suva. Behind Damodar City.
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3. Explore the Forests and Waterfalls of the Colo-i-Suva Forest Park
Swap the hustle and bustle of the city for a day in the great outdoors at the Colo-i-Suva Forest Park. Boasting a river of crystal clear water in a serene rainforest environment, the park is a must for families! Check out the two waterfalls and short walking trails then stop for lunch at The Establishment restaurant at the Rainforest Eco Lodge. The reserve charges a small entry fee, so have some cash handy. Keep in mind that Colo-i-Suva is open from 8 am to 4 pm, but the office is closed on Sundays. If you’re visiting on a Sunday, you’ll need to head down to the bure (traditional Fijian hut) to make your payment. Learn more about the walks and how to prepare in the 5 Best Walks & Hikes in Suva. Plus, for an educative tour, guided walks of Colo-i-Suva are also available with Kay Services Tour.
Location: Princes Road, Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, Suva. The park is located along Princes Road which can be accessed via taxi or the Tacirua Bus.
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4. Take a Day Trip to the Pacific Harbour
Less than an hour’s drive along the Queens Road, the Pacific Harbour is packed with outdoor adventures suitable for the whole family. Try snorkelling above vibrant reefs, river tubing, Navua River boat rides, beach time on Pacific Harbour Beach, and much more! Be inspired by our 10 Things to Do on the Pacific Harbour with Kids, as well as Guide to the Pacific Harbour & Beqa for Families.
Location: Queens Road, Pacific Harbour. Approximately 45 km (30 mi) from Suva.
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5. Have a Cultural Day at Orchid Island
Enter Fiji as it once was at the family-friendly Orchid Island. There’s a wide range of cultural and natural experiences to keep the kids engaged: craft demonstrations, local wildlife such as the crested iguana, a 50 ft (15 m) Bure Kalou Fijian temple, demonstrations of ancient rituals and so much more! Tours to Orchid Island are available with Kay Services Tour.
Location: Veisari, approximately 10 km (6 mi) outside of Suva. After passing through the suburb of Lami and the Novotel, look for a small dirt road on your right side after the village of Namuka-i-lu.
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6. Visit the Fiji Museum
Educate the kids (and yourself) at the hugely popular Fiji Museum. With a wide range of ancient Fijian artefacts, some dating back 3,700 years, there’s plenty to get the imaginations of the little ones running! See cannibal forks, drua canoes, tribal carvings, pottery, tropical plants and animals of the past.
Location: Cakobau Road, Suva.
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7. Let the Kids Run Around in the Suva Parks
If your kids have more energy to burn, take them to one of the fantastic city parks. One of the most popular areas is Albert Park, packed with recreational sports fields. Watch the locals play rugby or soccer, especially on a Saturday. Thurston Gardens next to Albert Park is another pleasant area to wander with tropical trees and flowers. Ratu Skuna Park, named after the founding father of Fiji, is a lovely green area along the waterfront flanked by McDonald’s for some emergency food.
Location: Albert Park – Victoria Parade. Thurston Gardens – Victoria Parade. Ratu Skuna Park – Cnr of Victoria Parade and Stinson Parade.
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8. Do Some Souvenir Shopping
Get some retail therapy and set your kids on a souvenir-shopping mission to get a “present for Grandma” at one of the lively shopping malls in Suva. Malls like Tappoo City, MHCC, Damodar City and especially Jack’s of Fiji have lots of options and are great for kids. Scour the interesting trinkets in the souvenir shops and stop at one of the food courts for an affordable lunch! Check out Where to Buy the Best Souvenirs in Fiji for souvenir-buying tips and inspiration.
Location: Tappoo City – Corner of Thomson St & Usher St. MHCC (Mereani’s Home & Craft Centre) – Victoria Parade, Suva. Prouds Shopping Complex – Corner of Victoria Parade & Scott St, Suva. Damodar City – Corner of Grantham Rd & Ratu Mara Rd, Suva. Jack’s of Fiji – Corner of Victoria Parade & Gordon St, Suva.
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9. Let the Kids Loose at Tom’s World
Treat the little ones to a play session at Tom’s World. There are hours of fun to be had in the ball pits, slides and arcade games of this indoor kids’ playground – ideal for when the weather isn’t on your side.
Location: Damodar City, Corner of Grantham Rd & Ratu Mara Rd, Suva.
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10. Watch a Movie at the Cinema
Need a break from the heat or just some time to unwind? Catch a movie at one of the cinemas in Suva. Damodar Cinemas has two cinemas in Suva, Village 6 in the city centre and one at the Damodar City shopping centre. You’ll see the latest blockbusters at super cheap rates – under FJ$6 for children under 12 years!
Location: Village 6 Cinemas – 12 Scott St, Suva. Damodar Cinema – Damodar Shopping Centre, Grantham Road, Suva.
© FijiPocketGuide.comMore Things to Do in Suva with Kids
That’s it from the things to do in Suva with kids. For more insights to help plan the perfect family outing, check out the following:
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:
- Suva City Council (Local council website)
- Nausori Town Council (Local council website)
- 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])
- Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Suva City Council (Local council website)
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