Naitasiri stretches from the edge of Suva at Laucala Bay northwest across Viti Levu to the foot of Mount Tomanivi, Fiji's highest peak. Its southern end is suburban, taking in the growing town of Nasinu and newer Suva suburbs such as Tamavua. Beyond them the land turns to forested ridges, dairy farms and ginger and dalo gardens, crossed by rivers such as the Wainimala and the Waidina. Before the roads came, those rivers were the main routes through the province, and many villages still sit along their banks. The provincial centre is the small government station at Vunidawa.
What to do in Naitasiri
Colo-i-Suva Forest Park, about half an hour's drive up the Princes Road from central Suva, is the easy way in. Its trails wind through mahogany and native forest to a string of pools where you can swim below small waterfalls, and early mornings are good for birdwatching. The park can close after heavy rain, so check it's open before you go. The province's far northwestern edge reaches Mount Tomanivi, though hikers usually approach the mountain by the road from Tavua in the north. Naitasiri pairs naturally with a stay in Suva, the hub of Suva and southeast Viti Levu.
Booking on adventuro
Guided forest walks near Suva are the main trips here. Use the Book here tab to see live dates and meeting points.
