Things to do in Pacific Harbour
Bula! My name is Sandy, I grew up in Pacific Harbour and own Adorn Pacific Island Jewels - a jewelry store located at the Arts Village in Pacific Harbour, Fiji.
In my jewelry retail store, I chat to travellers and tourists everyday and everyone wants a little local knowledge and activity ideas.
Here I give you first hand knowledge of "things to do in Pacific Harbour." - a gorgeous little town/community of 2000 people living on the Qaraniqio river, amongst an 18 hole Golf Course and nestled between the beach and rain forest.
Pacific Harbour is known as ‘Fiji’s Adventure Capital’ and offers a variety of activities for all ages - on land and on the water. Enjoy one of Fiji's longest sandy beaches.. walk from one end to the other from The Pearl Resort to The Uprising Resort.
Many of Pacific Harbour's resorts and accommodation offer spa treatments, fun in-house activities, fishing trips, island trips, village visits, Suva (Fiji's capital) day trips and local market tours during your stay. There unfortunately isn't a central place to book all activities - ask at your accommodation or feel free to reach out to us here at Adorn for more guidance, we are happy to help!
ADORN PACIFIC ISLAND JEWELS - visit us of course!
Our workshop/showroom located at the Arts Village, Pacific Harbour. We sell Fijian Saltwater pearl jewelry and other Fijian design jewelry. You are currently visiting our website and online store. The showroom is open 7 days a week. Visit myself and my team and take some memories of Fiji home while supporting Fijian made!
ARTS VILLAGE - SHOPPING CENTER
A local open air shopping center and the heart of the community since the late 70's early 80's! Both my mum and mother in law each had shops here in the late 80's early 90's... selling tie dye and shells and now so do I! the Arts village is just gorgeous for a slow walk through.. if you have any questions about the history.. stop by my showroom for a chat, I love talking about my hometown!
*Do note that the Arts Village has recently had an extensive makeover and more retail spaces are empty than occupied during this transition process. Adorn is an online store and a destination store and we have been operating from our space for 8 years without any other retailers around us- however, dont let this put you off - The Arts Village is still a great visit!
Besides Adorn, you will find Lighthouse Boutique a souvenir shop - read more here, The Hot Bread Kitchen (well known Fiji bakery) read more here, Skinny Bean cafe (coffee, smoothies and good food) - read more here, a local real estate office - Resort Homes Fiji - read more here, a local tailor (highly recommend for custom pieces), Dream on Fiji (tropical dresses and home wares), The establishment (read more under Restaurants) an ATM and a local Fiji Post Office.
Across the road from the ATM, find Frank who sells fresh bu (green coconut) and across the road from the Post Office find a small market stall selling fresh fruit and veg.
Opposite Uprising Resort and also opposite the Post office find delicious night time local BBQ stands
There is a bus stop and a taxi stand at the Arts Village opposite the ATM. You can't miss them.
Next door to the arts Village is a Pacific Mobil service station (locally owned and operated) where you will find Indulge (an air conditioned cafe/book swap and bottle shop - read more here) and a local meeting point. Indulge sells Fiji coffee (packaged grounds and beans) and the full range of award winning Fiji made (locally Pacific Harbour made in fact) achahol by The Distillery Co Fiji. Read more here.
The Terratrek waterfall self drive tours (read more below) depart from our local service station. Also find the car rental and taxi/personal driver company Koro Makawa located at the Service Station - read more here. (Hot tip! Find great $2 Indian Roti and curry parcels at the main counter)
ARTS VILLAGE ACTIVITIES/TOURS
MEKE & FIJIAN CULTURE SHOW
Learn more about Fiji's culture through authentic and traditional song and dance. Experience Fiji's rich culture and traditions through a fun and vibrant Meke and Fire walking show. Yes, I recommend this show! Learn more on the Arts Village website or come by the Arts Village offices (end of the bridge by the lily pond) and book your experience today!
STARLITE CINEMA
Just behind our workshop at the Arts Village, the new Starlite open air cinema shows movies overlooking the lily pond and chiefly Bure Kalou. Popcorn and other refreshments on site. Find out more online or come by the Arts Village. Seating is outdoor but undercover. The area is sprayed for mosquitoes but it doesn't hurt to bring repellent with you.
FISHING
Looking for spear- and / or sport fishing? Mark Wakeham is your man - born and raised in Pacific Harbour, Mark and his brothers have a wealth of experience and knowledge. Fishing charter trips completely tailored to you.
YANUCA ISLAND DAY TRIPS
Yanuca is located in the Beqa Lagoon, at our door step. Enjoy a short but stunning journey across to Yanuca islands calm, clear pristine bay where you can swim, snorkel or just relax straight off the beach....all while the team at Tropical Sportfishing & Charters prepares a delicious island style lunch. They also offer private fishing charters run by locals who know the waters. Tip* If the weathers bad on the mainland, its often clear out at Yanuca. Family friendly trip!
TROPIC MAGIC - YOUR FLOATING PARADISE
Experience Pacific Harbour's own floating paradise, moored in calm bay waters in front of Beqa Island - The Lailai Lounge. Relax in the well-shaded lounge areas, enjoy a refreshing drink from the bar, or take a dip in the crystal-clear waters surrounding the platform. The Lailai Lounge is your sanctuary at sea, offering stunning views and all the amenities you need for a perfect day on the water. Family friendly trip!
Tropic Magic is based at the The Pearl Resort (This is where you will depart and return) and also offer private snorkeling trips, Qaraniqio river cruises, Sunset cruises, local paddle boarding and kayaking, fishing and boat charters, visits to the sandbar and much more!
SCUBA DIVING AND SHARK DIVING
Pacific Harbour is home to three dive operators, a dive resort as well as a beautiful marine reserve with stunning dive sites. Up for an adventure? Try the famous shark dives. You can also learn how to dive or level up your skills.
SURFING
Fiji’s waves are famous and notorious. Frigates Passage close to the Beqa Lagoon and attract surfers from around the world. You will also find other great surf spots around Fiji’s coast line.
For guided surfing trip contact The Beachhouse, Waidroka Bay Resort or Matanivusi Beach Eco Resort for more information.
GOLF
Pacific Harbour was infact built around a 19 Hole Golf Course in 1978. The Pearl Golf and Country Club was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr and has staged a number of prestigious Fiji golf tournaments such as the World Amateur Championships, where Gregg Norman won his first title in 1978. Read more here.
RESTAURANTS
Each resort listed further below has its own restaurants and allow walk ins. The Arts Village also has a number of cafes, restaurants and bakeries to choose from.
Uprising Resort has a beach bar which is the place to be for a Sunset drink - for both locals and tourists. They also have a Thursday night Lovo dinner (local Fijian food baked in an earth oven) and fire dance show. You do need to call and book for this one. Often live music on a Sunday afternoon. Pool table, pool, beach sun loungers, beach bar, beach volleyball court...
THE ESTABLISHMENT
Located overlooking the Lily pond at the Arts Village. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual dining and bar. Two for one pizza Fridays 12 pm onwards. Sunday buffet lunch. Great local spot. Good food and good prices. Highly recommend. Often live music. Read more here
NIUKIDZ CAFE AND BOUTIQUE
A gorgeous family run cafe and boutique a 1 minute drive out of Pacific Harbour heading towards Nadi. If the Aframe is out on the roadside then they are open.
A colonial style building with a cafe, bar, pool table. Open Friday and Saturday nights serving signature Kava Cocktails. This is a beautiful home style community hub and I highly recommend a visit.
Tap here for more info on their FB page.
PACIFIC HARBOUR MULTICULTURAL SCHOOL
The local school (the school I attended and now my daughter attends) If you have special expertise or knowledge in a particular field (or sports expertise) consider contacting the school for a quick stop in and educational talk.
RIVER RAFTING & KAYAKING
Rivers Fiji - www.riversfiji.com
Rivers Fiji offers unique river and sea kayaking and rafting trips for experienced veterans or first-time novices. Their selection of trips provides an incredible opportunity to experience remote highland villages, dense tropical forests, river gorges and aqua-blue ocean.
RIVER TUBING
River Tubing – www.rivertubingfiji.com
Float down the pristine upper Navua river on inflated inner tubes surrounded by stunning lush rainforest and riverside villages, includes cultural experience, lunch and swimming at a waterfall. This tour is my personal favorite! Great for all ages and levels of water experience As a local I book this trip every few months just for fun! Here is a video and photo of the Adorn staff and family for our 2025 Christmas Party out River tubing!
RIVER TOURS & CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
Discover Fiji Tours - http://www.discoverfijitours.com/jewel-of-fiji/
River Trips, Jet Boating, Cultural Adventures and ‘Bilibili’ (traditional bamboo rafts) trips – Discover Fiji’s introduces you to the ‘Jewels of Fiji’ combining the beauty of the Navua River and Fiji’s culture.
SELF-DRIVE WATERFALL BUGGY TOURS
Terra Trek - check out their Facebook page
Self-drive dune buggy Waterfall Tour with hidden twin waterfalls, bush walks, lunch and scenic off road tracks through the lush rain forest with stunning mountain and ocean view stops along the way. Yes, I do this experience as a local in my own vehicle with friends - A great way to spend the morning. If its been raining get ready to get a little muddy on the walk down to the waterfall!
HIGH ROPES, GIANT SWINGS & ZIP LINES
Kila Eco Adventure Park - www.kilaworld.com
Approx 20 minutes from Pacific Harbour, Kila World features 10 km of high ropes, Fiji’s only giant swing, zip lines, abseiling, eco walks and jungle paths, waterfalls and native garden. (currently open for pre booking only and large groups)
CHEER ON LOCAL SPORTS TEAMS
Uprising Sports Centre - www.uprisingbeachresort.com
The sports field hosts local rugby and soccer teams. Contact the Uprising Beach Resort for the match schedules and get amongst the local crowds.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Uprising Music Festival – check out their Facebook page
The annual event is a huge hit with locals and tourists alike. Spend a full day listening to Fiji’s finest musicians, entertainers and artists, enjoy local food vendors and dance the night away right by the beach held at the Uprising Beach Resort
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
The Pearl Resort, Spa & Golf Course
JUST OUTSIDE OF PACIFIC HARBOUR - RENT A CAR/ CATCH A TAXI OR BUS
GRACE ROAD SHOPPING COMPLEX
A 10 min drive out of Pacific Harbour towards Suva. One one stop shopping centre with a large supermarket, food court style eatery, Gym with Indoor Pickleball and badminton courts, Large indoor play center for kids, Arcades style play center for older kids, a Chinese restaurant including yum-cha, Gas station, BSP bank, pharmacy and our local GP clinic. Catch a bus or a taxi and stop off for fresh fruit and veg at the road side stalls along the way.
GLASS BLOWING
Hot Glass Fiji - www.hotglassfiji.com
Located in Korotogo, approx 1 hour from Pacific Harbour, Fiji's 1st glass blowing studio is a must visit for studio tours and their amazing glass blowing experiences. Yes you can get hands on and make your own cup or bowl. Adorn Pacific Island Jewels also stock collection of Adorn x Hot Glass collaboration jewelry.
KULA WILD ADVENTURE PARK
Another personal favourite, especially if you have kids! Located in Korotogo opposite the Outrigger Hotel and a minute away from the Glass Blowing Studio. Slides, Zip lines, kids splash pool, restaurant, bird aviarys, turtles, Fiji iguanas.. I cant count how many times I have taken my daughter and we love the experience every time! Read all about it here www.fijiwild.com
CRAB SHACK
A seafood restaurant near the Glass blowing studio and Kula Wild Adventure Park. Great seafood by the beach - read more here on their facebook page.
NAMOSI
The turn off to Namosi is halfway between Pacific Harbour and Suva. Its another world of cool, lush green rainforest. On really hot days this is where you will find us on the weekend! There are many rivers and waterfalls to explore and swim. I recommend the below for authentic experiences.
Contact Namosi Eco Retreat www.namosieco.com
Contact Dakuinaroba Bamboo Park on facebook located next to The Eco retreat.
NAVUA TOWN
For a super local experience catch a taxi to Navua for about FJ$15 to $18 or a bus for under FJ$4, 15 mins up the road to the east (towards Suva). There are bus stops outside each hotel and also outside the Arts VIllage on the main highway.
Navua is a bustling, dusty local town the runs alongside the Navua river. There is a fruit and vegie market worth visting if you would like to see what is in season or chat to local. Other than that there are small stands at the bus stop selling local snacks, hardware stores, supermarkets, tailors, variety stores, used clothing stores and a post office.
SUVA CITY
The capital of Fiji and an hours drive to the east from Pacific Harbour. A busy Industrial commercial shipping harbour city with a mix of colonial-era and modern architecture. I highly recommend Suva's guided walking tour www.walkingtourssuva.com for a non-touristy but highly local and interesting/fun exploration of Suva and its more hidden local treasures and history.
In Suva I also recommend visiting The Fiji Museum www.fijimuseum.org.fj for a beautifully curated air conditioned history experience with a gift store and cafe attached. The Museum sits in a botanical garden.
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See you soon!