10 Most Unique Things to Do in Fiji

1. Lather Yourself in Mud at the Sabeto Hot Pools

One of Fiji’s most unusual attractions is conveniently located in the arrival city of the island, Nadi. At the neighbouring Sabeto Hot Pools and Tifajek Mud Pools, lather yourself in thick mud and let it dry on your skin.

Meanwhile, you’ll get to chat with the locals at the souvenir stalls, perhaps pick up some local food, and get photos taken by the local villagers.

Once dry, you’ll hop from hot pool to hot pool, which is fed by a geothermal hot spring, washing the mud and your cares away. Meanwhile, on Vanua Levu, the Levuka Koro Hot Spring is a DIY mud pool experience worth seeking.

Check out more experiences like this in the 5 Best Hot Springs in Fiji.

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2. See the Rise of the Sacred Red Prawns

Get ready to experience a unique cultural phenomenon in Fiji – the Sacred Red Prawns of Naweni near Savusavu! These rare creatures are found in only a few locations in Fiji and hold significant spiritual importance for the local Fijians.

Legend has it that two ladies from Vuna-Taveuni were having a picnic on the beach when a storm brought two prawns and mosquitos. A big wave swept the ladies away, carrying the prawns to a nearby pool.

After weeks of prayer, the prawns miraculously came to life – and this legend continues to this day. Due to their sacred status, locals believe these prawns should not be touched, consumed or even pointed at.

Instead, you can observe them in their natural habitat and learn about their cultural significance. Donations are accepted, but there’s no pressure to pay.

Bring walking shoes to make your way through the diverse terrain of beach, forest, reef and mangrove swamps to access this unique site.

Location: Hibiscus Highway, Naweni, Savusavu, Vanua Levu. Tours can be arranged with resorts like Daku Fiji Resort and La Dolce Vita.

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3. Snorkel or Dive with Sharks Without a Cage

You might have heard of cage diving with sharks, but forget about that in Fiji. Not only can you snorkel with friendly reef sharks, but there are a few scuba diving tours in Fiji getting you close to bull sharks, tiger sharks, tawny nurse sharks, sicklefin lemon sharks and more! Diving with sharks is nothing short of a pure adrenaline experience!

Learn more about the activity in The Best Places to See Sharks in Fiji + 10 Best Tours.

Location: Pacific Harbour (Viti Levu), Yasawa Islands, Beqa Island, Kadavu and more! See the link above for specific recommendations and their locations.

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4. Visit a Cannibal Cave

Those staying on Fiji’s Coral Coast have the opportunity to delve into the Naihehe Caves of the Sigatoka Valley with Coastal Inland Tours.

Once you have permission from the protector of the cave, you can enter to see beautiful limestone formations which were, incidentally, used to perform cannibal practices. See a cannibal oven and learn the stories of the cannibal tribe that once lived here.

Learn more about this unique tour in the 5 Best Off-Road, 4WD & Quad Biking Tours in Fiji.

Location: Tours depart from Tappoo, Sigatoka, Coral Coast, Viti Levu. Coral Coast resort transfers are available.

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5. Tube Down the Navua River

Forget white water rafting, boating, and traditional means of getting down a river. River Tubing Fiji offers a unique way of experiencing the grand landscapes of the Navua River, by tube! Ride on an inflated inner tube over gentle rapids.

The tour also includes a Fijian village visit, transport by longboat, and a riverside lunch.

See more tours like this in The Best Places to Do White Water Rafting in Fiji.

Location: Ratu William Danford Drive, Navua, Pacific Harbour, Viti Levu. Transfers are available from Pacific Harbour, Coral Coast and Nadi.

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6. Swim with Manta Rays

Ok, so there only very few places in the world where you can swim with giant manta rays, but one of them is in Fiji and is often the only chance for many visitors to swim with these majestic creatures. Spanning a length of 5.5-7 m (18-23 ft), manta rays can be seen gliding through Fijian waters between May and October each year.

Some of the best places for manta ray snorkelling are in the Yasawa Islands and Kadavu, but we go into much greater detail in The Guide to Swimming with Manta Rays in Fiji.

Location: All over Fiji! See the link above for recommendations and their locations.

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7. Experience Fiji’s Natural Waterslides

That’s right; you don’t need waterslides and log flumes in Fiji when it has its own natural waterparks! Hidden among the mountains of the Suncoast, one of Fiji’s lesser-visited regions yet still on the main island is the Narara Waterslide, which villagers are happy to share with visitors for a fun afternoon in the rainforest.

Alternatively, the Waitavala Waterslide of Taveuni is a more epic version with twists and turns before plunging into the pool at the bottom. See more unique natural water features in the 20 Best Waterfalls in Fiji.

Location: Narara, Suncoast, Viti Levu and Waitavala, Wairiki, Taveuni.

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8. Get a Bobo or Banana Leaf Massage

As one of the top destinations for R&R, Fiji certainly knows how to do spa treatments. Not only can you experience international favourites, from Swedish massages to hot rocks treatments, but most spas in Fiji have unique Pacific Island treatments on the menu.

Get wrapped up like a human sushi in a banana leaf wrap treatment, enjoy massages deep in tropical rainforests, coconut scrubs, hot shell treatments and the unique “Fijian Bobo“. For the latter, learn more about What is a Fijian Bobo Massage + 10 Spas You Must Try.

Location: All over Fiji! See recommendations in the 20 Best Spas in Fiji and their locations.

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9. Skydive to Your Island Resort

You might have heard about taking a boat to an island resort, maybe even a helicopter or seaplane, but did you know that you can make your island resort a skydiving dropzone!

Land at your resort in style with Skydive Fiji! Not only does the skydiving company offer tandem skydives from various heights, but they also offer a unique “island dropzone” experience.

Find out more about this extreme sport in The Best Places to Do Skydiving in Fiji.

Location: Denarau Island, Viti Levu. Transfers are available from Nadi and Denarau.

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10. See Rare Fijian Iguanas and Birds

Only in Fiji can you see the wildlife native to Fiji! Think the Fiji banded iguana, Fiji crested iguana, Fiji musk parrot, Fiji woodswallow, Fiji goshawk and much more!

While Fijian birds can be seen throughout the islands, one of the best places to see wildlife is at Kula WILD Adventure Park on the Coral Coast, which has birds and reptiles in captivity for conservation work.

Check out what other rare animals you can see in our 20 Animals & Birds Unique to Fiji.

Location: All over Fiji! Check out the 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Tours in Fiji for tours and their locations.

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