Is it Possible to Bike Around Fiji?
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Cycling around an idyllic South Seas island is an image many of us wouldn’t mind on our Instagram, but Fiji isn’t Rarotonga. Fiji’s main island, Viti Levu, is rather huge, and only sponsored athletes seem to take on the journey around the island. For example, a Kiwi bloke in 2013 undertook the 480 km (298 mi) journey in 23 hrs 30 mins! However, those determined to go on a cycling holiday may want to set their sights on the islands of Vanua Levu or Taveuni or enjoy a casual ride on the smaller island of Malolo Lailai. We go over the next best thing to do, “cycling around Fiji,” in the guide below.
Side note: All our travel tips come from genuine experiences in Fiji and on-the-ground research (not AI-generated content). Scroll down to learn more about us.
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5 Tips for Cycling in Fiji
Before we get into a more in-depth guide to cycling around Fiji, here are a few quick tips worth knowing:
- While cycling on gravel roads or dirt roads tends to be safe in Fiji, be more cautious on the busier sealed roads, as locals are not used to cyclists on the roads.
- Make sure you stay well-hydrated, especially with the high temperatures. Pack more water than you would usually back home.
- Leave the road cycle at home; the best roads for biking in Fiji are gravel roads and are best done with mountain bikes.
- Note that many of the trails in the national heritage parks are for walkers only.
- Try to plan your trip for the dry season (May-October) when the temperatures are also at their coolest.
More handy tips can be found in The Guide to Cycling & Mountain Biking in Fiji. Otherwise, continue scrolling to learn more about cycling around the island of Fiji.
© FijiPocketGuide.comThe Best Fiji Islands to Cycle Around
Fiji is made up of 333 islands, so there are certainly enough islands. However, only a select few have roads and trails suitable for cycling – Viti Levu, Vanua Levu, Taveuni and Malolo Lailai Island.
Cycling in Viti Levu
Due to the large size of Viti Levu and the fact that the ring road around the islands is busy in places with drivers uneducated about driving safely around cyclists on the roads, cycling the approximately 480 km (300 mi) distance around the island via the Kings and Queens Road should be done with caution and appropriate training. Alternatively, you might want to cycle the back roads of Viti Levu instead, which is what the guided day cycling tours opt for.
The dirt trails on the Sabeto foothills start just 5 km (3 mi) north of Nadi International Airport. The dirt roads here lead to a wealth of attractions like the Garden of the Sleeping Giant (Wailoko Road), the Sebato Mud Pools (Wailoko Road) and the Sleeping Giant Zipline (Holika Road). Here, you’ll get a real taste of Fiji with the roads winding to Fijian villages and lush tropical forests. The Sabeto Foothills can also be explored on guided tours with iBike Fiji.
Another back road option in the Nadi area is the Nausori Highlands. Along the Nadi Back Road and continuing onto Mulomulo Road, there are gravel roads and dirt tracks that are suitable for mountain biking. You’ll get excellent views of the Sebato Valley, Nadi and the offshore islands.
Cycling in Vanua Levu
Fiji’s second-largest island is much more cyclist-friendly, a preferred island for travellers seeking a cycling holiday. Hire bikes from resorts, such as the Koro Sun Resort or Naveria Heights Lodge, to ride along the peaceful Hibiscus Highway. If you’re hoping to bring your own bicycle to an island in Fiji, Vanua Levu is arguably your best option for this, with accommodations situated along the Hibiscus Highway, as well as on the Cross Island Road between Savusavu and Labasa for a pitstop between cycling days. Check out the 5 Best Day Trips in Savusavu & Vanua Levu for road trip itineraries that could also apply to cycling.
Cycling in Taveuni
Taveuni is another excellent island to cycle, especially with along to see along its approximately 70 km (43 mi) crescent-shaped road partway around the island. The road is quiet, making it ideal for cycling. You can bring your own bike, or you can hire bikes from Raiwasa Grand Villa or Taveuni Palms Resort. See some of the attractions to check out along the way in the 20 Things to Do in Taveuni. Just off Taveuni’s shores, COMO Laucala Island is a private island resort with a mountain bike circuit and the mountain bikes to match, taking approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
Cycling in the Mamanuca Islands
Finally, for short cycling trails along dirt roads and beaches to get between resorts, Bula Bikes offers bike hire on Malolo Lailai Island in the Mamanuca Group. All of the bikes to hire are beach cruisers. There are bikes for children too. Based out of Plantation Island Resort, you can cycle from restaurant to restaurant, beach to beach, shop to shop and other points of interest. Other resorts to visit on Malolo Lailai include Musket Cove Island Resort and Lomani Island Resort.
© FijiPocketGuide.comCan You Bring Your Own Bike to Fiji?
As cycle hire in Fiji is quite limited (see Where to Rent a Bike in Fiji), it’s worth considering bringing your own bicycle if you intend to do a lot of cycling in Fiji. You can bring your own bicycle to Fiji, but you must declare it on the Passenger Arrival Card and make sure your bike is clean when you pack it.
Most of the restrictions for transporting your bike to Fiji, however, are going to come from your airline. Most airlines require bikes to be packed in a bike box or bike bag, dismantling your bike to fit. Check if there are any additional charges for checking in a bike, as some airlines charge around FJ$300 to check in bikes. Finally, there may be a weight or size limit to your bike packaging, so be sure to check that information as well. Usually, it’s around 2 m (6.5 ft) long and 23 kg (51 lbs) limit.
Find out more about bringing your own bike to Fiji in The Ultimate Guide to Mountain Biking in Fiji.
More About Cycling Around Fiji
That’s it for our guide to cycling around Fiji; for more information about biking adventures in Fiji, check out the following articles:
- The Ultimate Guide to Mountain Biking in Fiji
- 5 Best Bike Tours in Fiji
- 10 Best Adventure Activities in Fiji
Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in the 101 Things to Do in Fiji: The Ultimate List.
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 Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
- SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
- Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
- Land Transport Authority (Road safety 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])
- 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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