Family Activities on the Suncoast
When landing at Nadi International Airport, families flock south to the manicured resorts complete with kids’ clubs on the Coral Coast or out to the Mamanuca Islands to get some beach hours. Meanwhile, the limited few who head north to the Suncoast will find an alternative family Fiji experience.
Those travelling to the Suncoast are those who would rather spend their family holiday together. Whether it’s cruising the waters looking out for dolphins or delving into the highlands to be welcomed into traditional Fijian villages, there are plenty of things to do on the Suncoast with kids!
Check out your options in the list below.
While you’re here, you might also be interested in The Guide to Lautoka, Rakiraki and the Suncoast for Families.
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1. Play on a Waterfall Slide at the Narara Village
Combine culture and adventure with this waterfall tour available at Dolphin Island, Ring Gold Divers, and Volivoli Beach Resort. Travel to Narara Village where you will be welcomed with a kava ceremony. T
hen, you and your family will be guided by foot or horseback for 15 minutes to a cascading waterfall slide plunging into a freshwater pool. Once is never enough so you’ll get ample time here before having the opportunity to shop local crafts in the village.
You can also self-drive to the village – just remember to bring enough cash (FJ$15 per person) to pay for a guide.
Check out more excursions like this in The Best Day Trips from the Suncoast.
Location: Follow signs to Narara Village from Rakiraki Town, Narara Village, Suncoast. Note the road is a gravel road and a high-clearance vehicle is advised.
© FijiPocketGuide.com2. Snorkel Among Vibrant Fish on a Snorkel Trip
Fiji is dubbed the “soft coral capital” for a reason, so discover that reason for yourselves with a snorkelling trip on the Suncoast.
Accommodations such as the Bularangi Villa, Dolphin Island and Betham’s Beach Cottages all have snorkelling masks available, but we fully recommend a boat trip to the outer reefs to maximise your snorkelling experience.
Snorkelling boat trips are available with Ring Gold Divers, Volivoli Beach Resort, Dreamview Villas and Dua Dua Beach Resort.
Location: See list of resorts above, all within the Rakiraki area.
© FijiPocketGuide.com3. Experience the Excitement of a Dolphin Cruise
Dolphins are regular visitors to the Bligh Water just off the Suncoast, so join Golden Point Resort for a boat trip watching them in their natural habitat. The resort’s activities team will take you to a special location where it’s common to see pods of up to 40 dolphins!
After watching the dolphins, who often interact and jump around the boat, you’ll enjoy 30 minutes of snorkelling among the colourful fish and corals of the outer reefs.
Alternatively, Natalei Experience also offers exciting dolphin tours on the east coast of Viti Levu, closer to Suva.
Location: Golden Point Resort, Suncoast, Viti Levu, Northern Region. Natalei Experience, Viti Levu, Eastern Region.
© FijiPocketGuide.com4. Teach the Youngsters to Kayak
Watersports equipment such as kayaks are free to use at the Suncoast’s beach resorts, so there’s no excuse not to get out there and explore the bays.
It’s a great way to bond, teaching the youngsters how to kayak or get together in a double kayak and take them on an adventure. For example, the waters around the Volivoli Beach Resort are crystal clear to see fish swimming beneath you or you might enjoy an adventurous paddle through the mangrove forests.
Location: Just about any resort on the Suncoast – see the 10 Best Resorts in Lautoka, Rakiraki & the Suncoast.
© FijiPocketGuide.com5. Have a Cultural Experience at the Navala Village
The Fijian culture is extremely accessible on the Suncoast, whether you’re travelling independently on a family road trip or visiting villages as a resort activity.
One of the most intriguing villages is in the highlands: Navala Village. This village is one of the few remaining villages in Fiji with traditionally thatched bures.
Visit the village yourself in a 4WD vehicle on the inland road from Ba. There, you will be welcomed by the village elder on presentation of your sevusevu (gift) – as explained in Fiji Village Etiquette: What to Do When Visiting a Fijian Village.
It’s also a small fee to enter the village and hire a guide there, costing around FJ$30 each. Alternatively, guided tours to the village are available with pick-up from Nadi and Lautoka with Omnus Travel & Tours or Pacific Valley View Tours (PVV Tours).
Location: Navala, Ba Inland Road, Suncoast.
© Mark Snyder - Tourism Fiji6. Enjoy a Handline Fishing Trip
A family fishing trip might be the most cliche thing in the world but you’ll hardly find a more exciting fishing trip than in Fiji. The best fishing option to do with kids is the traditional Fijian method of handline fishing.
Dolphin Island offers 2-hour handline fishing trips taking you to sheltered reefs to catch coral cod, sea trout and snapper, with boat transfer and refreshments included.
Dreamview Villas also offer coastal fishing trips, while resorts such as Dua Dua and Volivoli provide sports fishing trips to catch tuna sailfish, marlin and more in the Bligh Water.
Location: All resorts listed above are in the Rakiraki area, while Dolphin Island is just off the shores.
© FijiPocketGuide.com7. Walk to Picturesque Waterfalls in the Koroyanitu National Park
More inland adventures await at the Koroyanitu National Heritage Park! The national park offers some of the most accessible hikes in Fiji, with the most family-friendly being the 1 hr 30 mins loop walk to a stunning waterfall.
Either hire an SUV rental vehicle and make your way there yourself via Tavakuva Road off Drasa Avenue in Lautoka or take a taxi/tour to Abaca Village where all the walking trails start. There’s a brightly painted visitor centre where you’ll pay a small fee.
Find out more at 10 Best Walks on the Suncoast.
Location: Koroyanitu National Heritage Park, Abaca Village, Viti Levu, Suncoast. Accessible via Tavakuva Road off Drasa Avenue in Lautoka.
© FijiPocketGuide.com8. Get the Imaginations Running at the Tomb of Udre Udre
We all know that dragging your kids to historical sites isn’t exactly the highlight of their holiday, but things are a little different at the Tomb of Udre Udre.
Once one of the most feared cannibals in Fiji, Udre Udre (pronounced “Un-dre Un-dre”) now lies tucked away on the side of the road just before turning off to Rakiraki. The chief was famous for terrorising his opponents and eating his victims. His tomb is surrounded by 870 stones to represent each of his victims.
How about that for a story?! For more sightseeing activities, check out 15 Things to Do on the Suncoast.
Location: Just off the Kings Road, 100 m (109 yd) west of the Vaileka (Rakiraki town) turn-off.
© FijiPocketGuide.com9. Get Some Pool Time in
Let’s be honest, most kids love spending time at the pool, which gives them time to embrace “Fiji time” in their way while you embrace yours.
Unsurprisingly, almost all of the accommodations listed in our 10 Best Family Resorts on the Suncoast have outdoor swimming pools which are family-friendly. Our favourite, however, is the Tavua Hotel with its epic waterslides!
Location: All over the Suncoast!
© FijiPocketGuide.com10. Play Tennis, Volleyball, Board Games or Crab Racing
Apart from all the tours and family experiences already discussed in this list, the Suncoast resorts also have a few complimentary activities to keep the little ones entertained.
The Tanoa Hotel Rakiraki is particularly good at keeping things exciting for the kids, with a sports field and playground on-site.
Meanwhile, at Volivoli Beach Resort, try crab racing, see captivating meke dancing and more.
Those staying on the luxurious Dolphin Island can treat their kids to snorkelling instruction, tapa-making (Fijian crafting) or a children’s cooking class.
Location: See the 10 Family Accommodations in Lautoka, Rakiraki & the Suncoast for a list of resorts with family-friendly facilities.
© FijiPocketGuide.comMore Things to Do on the Suncoast with Kids
That’s it from the things to do on the Suncoast with kids. For more family-friendly activities in Lautoka, Rakiraki and beyond, check out these guides:
- 21 Best Things to Do on the Suncoast
- 10 Free & Cheap Things to Do in Lautoka, Rakiraki & the Suncoast
- 29 Essential Tips for Travelling to Fiji With Children
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 Suncoast (Regional tourism 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])
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