The Top Places to Visit Near the Coral Coast
Take a break from your resort’s pool and cocktails to discover the real Fiji! There are many exciting day trips from the resorts of the Coral Coast, from day trips to popular towns to waterfalls hidden in tiny villages.
We go through some of the best self-drive day trips from the Coral Coast, as well as list guided day tour alternatives, in this ultimate list of the best places to visit near the Coral Coast!
For more trip-planning advice, head to The Complete Travel Guide to the Coral Coast.
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5 Best Day Tours from the Coral Coast
Before we dive into the amazing self-drive day trips from the Coral Coast, here are some guided options where all of the transport is included:
- Full-Day Nadi Discover Tour with Valentine Tours Fiji
- Jewel of Fiji Tour with Discover Fiji Tours
- Garden of Sleeping Giant, Mudpool & Temple Tour with Iconic Tours
- Explore Sigatoka with Excite Tours Travel
- Full-Day Island Cruise with Robinson Crusoe Island Tours.
Now, let’s explore some exciting self-drive day trips from the Coral Coast that you can enjoy at your own pace!
© FijiPocketGuide.comNadi
The Best Day Trip from the Coral Coast for Budget Travellers
Travel time by car: 1 hour to 2 hrs 15 mins one way (depending on Coral Coast location)
Relevant tour: Full-Day Nadi Discover Tour with Valentine Tours Fiji.
Fiji’s third-largest town has much to discover in terms of Fijian culture, Indo-Fijian culture, and natural beauty spots. Nadi town is bustling with activity, with highlights being the vibrant Sri Subramaniya Swami Temple and the Nadi Market.
Venture out of town to the Sabeto foothills and you’ll find the beautiful Garden of the Sleeping Giant and Sabeto Mud Pools run by the local villagers.
For more inspiration to drive your day trip, see the 20 Must-Dos in Nadi.
© Tourism FijiPacific Harbour
The Best Day Trip from the Coral Coast for Couples
Travel time by car: 30 mins to 2 hours one way (depending on Coral Coast location)
Relevant tour: Jewel of Fiji Tour with Discover Fiji Tours.
On the boundaries of the eastern shores of the Coral Coast lies the Pacific Harbour, dubbed “The Adventure Capital of Fiji“. Adventures can be found inland, with longboats and white water rafting tours that take you up the Navua River to Fijian villages and endless cascades of waterfalls.
Out on the ocean is the Beqa Lagoon, surrounded by one of the world’s largest barrier reefs, which are excellent for snorkelling and scuba diving.
For more day trip ideas, head to the 10 Must-Dos on the Pacific Harbour & Beqa.
© Coastal Inland ToursBiausevu
The Best Day Trip from the Coral Coast for Families
Travel time by car: 10 mins to 1 hour one way (depending on Coral Coast location)
Relevant tour: Biausevu Waterfall Tour with Coastal Inland Tours or with Go Local Fiji.
This small village along the Coral Coast welcomes visitors from across the world to visit its nearby natural wonder, the Biausevu Waterfall.
Either visit independently by paying a local village guide to show you to the waterfall (or ride a horse there) or go with an organised tour like the one featured above to experience additions like a kava ceremony and a preschool tour on school days.
Check out more day trips from the Coral Coast in the nearby vicinity in the 10 Must-Dos on the Coral Coast.
© FijiPocketGuide.comSigatoka
The Best Day Trip from the Coral Coast for Foodies
Travel time by car: 10 mins to 1 hr 10 mins one way (depending on Coral Coast location)
Relevant tour: Explore Sigatoka with Excite Tours Travel.
The hub of the Coral Coast, Sigatoka sits on the banks of the Sigatoka River bustling with the Sigatoka Market, authentic eateries and shopping opportunities.
Surrounding the town are also some of the Coral Coast’s top attractions, from the Kula WILD Adventure Park to the Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Heritage Park.
Discover more day trip ideas in the 10 Must-Dos on the Coral Coast.
© FijiPocketGuide.comDenarau Island (and the Mamanuca Islands)
The Best Day Trip from the Coral Coast for Luxury Travellers
Travel time by car: 50 mins to 2 hrs 15 mins one way (depending on Coral Coast location)
Relevant tour: Kadavu Lailai Day Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises.
A manmade island topped with a premium golf course, shopping centre and five-star resorts, Denarau Island not only makes a fun day trip from the Coral Coast but is the gateway to Fiji’s gorgeous Mamanuca Islands.
Hop on one of the many island day trips from Port Denarau to experience idyllic islands with sand, snorkelling and yummy inclusions.
For more experiences from Denarau, see the 10 Must-Dos on Denarau Island.
More Day Trips from the Coral Coast
That’s it for the best day trips from the Coral Coast. For more about planning the ultimate trip, check out the following:
- The Best Car Rentals on the Coral Coast
- 7 Best Walks on the Coral Coast
- 10 Free & Cheap Things to Do on the Coral Coast
Finally, plan more of your trip in Fiji with the following itinerary compilations: The Best Fiji Itineraries for 2 Weeks, The Best Fiji Itineraries for 1 Week, The Best Fiji Itineraries for 5 Days and The Best Fiji Itineraries for a Weekend.
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 Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
- Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
- Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
- SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - 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 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])
- Coral Coast Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Regional tourism website)
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