6 Best Walks & Hikes in Nadi

1. Garden of the Sleeping Giant

One of the most easily accessible short walks in the Nadi area is at the Garden of the Sleeping Giant. Located about 14 km (9 mi) north of Nadi, the Garden of the Sleeping Giant provides a short walk around orchid gardens and tropical rainforest.

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

Check out more things to do around the area in our 15 Things to Do in Nadi.

Location: Wailoko Road, approximately 14 km (9 mi) north of Nadi. Tours to the Garden of the Sleeping Giant are also available with Fiji 4WD Safaris (Rosie Holidays), Valentine Tours Fiji and Go Dirty Quad Bike Tours.

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2. Savu-i-One 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. While you’re in Lautoka, check out the 10 Things to Do in Lautoka!

Location: Abaca Village, Koroyanitu National Heritage Park, Suncoast. Approximately 38 km (23.6 mi) north of Nadi, via Lautoka.

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3. Mt Koroyanitu Hike

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 of this hike are also available with the tour guides listed above.

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

Location: Abaca Village, Koroyanitu National Heritage Park, Suncoast. Approximately 38 km (23.6 mi) north of Nadi, via Lautoka.

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4. 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 38 km (23.6 mi) north of Nadi, via Lautoka.

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5. 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 38 km (23.6 mi) north of Nadi, via Lautoka.

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6. Nausori Highlands

The rolling hills, river valleys and volcanic peaks of the Nausori Highlands provide a breathtaking environment for walking and hiking in the heart of Viti Levu. Starting from a 20-minute to 1 hr 30 min drive inland from Nadi, the highlands offer sensational views over Viti Levu, the Mamanuca Islands and all the way to the Yasawa Islands on a clear day.

Depending on the season, you’ll either experience sunburnt hills and golden valleys between May and November or lush green landscapes in the wet season between December and April. There are various hikes to viewpoints and waterfalls in the Nausori Highlands, but unfortunately, they are unmarked.

Your best option is to hire a local guide, of which there are many, so it’s best to inquire at your accommodation or resort reception. Tours range from day hikes to 4-day excursions.

For more hikes on Viti Levu, check out our 10 Best Hikes in Fiji.

Location: Nausori Highlands, approximately 30 km (18.6 mi) east of Nadi. Tours through the Nausori Highlands are available with Tour Managers Fiji and Hidden Peaks.

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