7 Best Walks & Hikes from Denarau

1. Denarau Beach and Walkway

Being the largest integrated resort in the South Pacific, Denarau Island is well worth walking around. One of the best walks for checking out the resorts is the waterfront walkway, which can be joined from any of the Denarau resorts.

A winding well-graded pathway takes you from resort to resort, passing various beaches, swimming pools, landscaped gardens and eateries. Walking from the waterfront at the Wyndham Resort to the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort will take approximately 20-30 minutes one way.

For more activities like this in Denarau, see the 10 Free & Cheap Things to Do in Denarau.

Location: Waterfront between Wyndham Resort on Resort Drive and Hilton Resort.

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2. Garden of the Sleeping Giant Walk

The next closest area to Denarau, featuring a stunning walk, is the Garden of the Sleeping Giant. Located about 22 km (13.7 mi) north of Denarau, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant provides a short walk around vibrant orchid gardens and verdant rainforest.

The marked trail is easy to follow, taking around 30 minutes to complete the entire loop. Note that there is a small entry fee.

Tours to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, which offer pick-ups in Denarau are available with Fiji 4WD Safaris (Rosie Holidays), Valentine Tours Fiji, and Go Dirty Quad Bike Tours. See more things to do in the Nadi area here.

Location: Wailoko Road, Nadi, approximately 20 km (12 mi) from Denarau.

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3. Nausori Highlands

The Nausori Highlands offer a breathtaking hiking experience just a stone’s throw from Denarau. You can venture independently along gravel roads or hire a carrier truck from Nadi Town Bus Station to reach the best hiking spots.

We recommend heading up at sunset for truly spectacular views. For a guided adventure, check out Hidden Peaks.

Their small group hiking tour takes you off the beaten track to explore the Nausori Highlands. You’ll be treated to awe-inspiring vistas while learning about local flora, traditional medicines, and Fijian culture from knowledgeable guides.

The tour wraps up with a mouthwatering traditional Fijian lunch prepared by locals in a rural village.

Scenic hikes with ancestral knowledge shared by the guide, trying kava, and experiencing authentic Fijian hospitality: this hiking experience has it all!

Location: Nausori Highlands, approximately 20 km (12 mi) from Denarau, Nadi.

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4. Koroyanitu National Park Waterfall Walk

The Koroyanitu National Heritage Park offers some of Fiji’s most accessible hikes. To go it alone, hire a high-clearance rental vehicle and drive via Tavakuva Road off Drasa Avenue in Lautoka.

Alternatively, you can take a taxi or book a tour with Highlander Twinny Tours, Fascination Fiji, Omnus Travel & Tours or Westerzaif Tours, including transportation to Abaca Village, where all the walking trails start.

At Abaca Village, one of the locals will find you (if not already at the brightly painted visitor centre), where you’ll need to pay a small fee – around FJ$25 for a self-guided walk or FJ$35 for a guide.

A popular walk to suit most fitness levels is the Savu-i-One Waterfall walk. This 1 hr 30 mins to 2 hrs loop walk takes you to a stunning waterfall and swimming hole.

A guide is recommended for this hike, as there are a few dangerous bits of track you don’t want to go down accidentally.

For more information about visiting the park, check out the Koroyanitu National Heritage Park website.

Location: Abaca Village, Koroyanitu National Heritage Park, Suncoast. Approximately 43 km (27 mi) from Denarau.

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5. Mt Koroyanitu Walk

An alternative walk in the Koroyanitu National Heritage Park is up Mt Koroyanitu itself! This walk is accessed the same way as the waterfall hike mentioned above from Abaca Village.

Mt Koroyanitu, otherwise known as Mt Evans, is Fiji’s fourth highest mountain at 1,195 m (3,920 ft) and provides an excellent mix of rainforest and mountainous landscapes. While it’s usually said to take 4 hours to complete, those with a higher fitness level could complete the walk within 2 hrs.

Guided tours to this hike are also available with the tour guides listed in the point above.

For more information about visiting the park, check out the Koroyanitu National Heritage Park website. See more excursions like this in The Best Day Trips from Denarau.

Location: Abaca Village, Koroyanitu National Heritage Park, Suncoast. Approximately 43 km (27 mi) from Denarau.

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6. Mt Batilamu Hike

Another fantastic mountain hike in the Koroyanitu National Heritage Park, Mt Batilamu offers more of a challenge for hikers.

You will need a local guide from Abaca Village to tackle this unmarked trail, which will take around 3-5 hours to complete, depending on which route your guide takes you. For a good portion of the trail, you will be in open grassland with very little shade (so take a sunhat/cap and sunglasses) before delving into lush tropical rainforest.

The mountain stands 1,110 m (3,649 ft) high, where you’re likely to be taken to a brilliant viewpoint overlooking the outer islands of Fiji. Better yet, you can stay overnight near the top at the Batilamu Lodge, which is incredibly affordable and has gas cooking facilities.

This hike is doable self-guided and is marked on hiking apps like AllTrails.

For more information about visiting the park, check out the Koroyanitu National Heritage Park website. For more walks into the Koroyanitu National Park from the Suncoast, see the 10 Best Walks on the Suncoast.

Location: Abaca Village, Koroyanitu National Heritage Park, Suncoast. Approximately 43 km (27 mi) from Denarau.

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7. Vereni Pools

Embark on the shortest and sweetest walk in the Koroyanitu National Heritage Park. This 30-minute round trip to the Kokobula bure and back is a delightful adventure that will have you wading through streams and navigating trails.

As you reach the hilltop beyond the Kokobula bure, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views. Gaze in awe at the magnificent Savu-i-One Waterfall, taking in both its upper and lower tiers while the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean stretches out before you.

You can continue on the trail to the Savu-i-One Waterfall (guided) from here or the Tunatuna Waterfall (self-guided).

Location: Abaca Village, Koroyanitu National Heritage Park, Suncoast. Approximately 43 km (27 mi) from Denarau.

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