Fiji

Fiji is an ulimate scuba dive destination with a real Pacific Island charm. Scuba diving in Fiji promises diversa variety of wonderful dive experence's and attractions including sharks, barrier reefs, brightly coloured soft corals, yellow and red gorgaian fans, a large array of tripical fish, drop offs, wall and cave diving.

Fiji is an ideal destionation for scuba divers with non diver partners or families, with white sandy beaches, and a range of activities including villiage visits, Kayaking expeditions, fantastic snorkelling ant exciting water sports.

The genuine frendliness and hospitality of the fijian people is a legendary, and you will definitely make your stay in the islands a memorable one.

Fiji offers everything from top-of-the-range luxury resorts to simple, no-frills diving operations.

In the aquamarine seas of the South Pacific, lie the islands of Fiji ideal for scuba diving. There are around 300 islands in an area of 200,000 square miles fringed by extraordinary tropical reefs and provide some of the world's finest diving. Fiji has a multicultural society and is made of up Indians, Chinese, Europeans and Fijians. You are assured of a warm welcome from the people who seemed to have invented hospitality. The international airport is Nadi with direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with Qantas and Air Pacific. Air New Zealand have direct services from Auckland to Nadi, and Air Pacific operate from Los Angeles to Nadi.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CLIMATE: The Fijian Islands lie in the tropics and are warm and humid year round. The summer wet season is from December to March.

CURENCY: The Fijian Dollar is the unit of currency. The Australian Dollar is worth approximately $1.30 FJD. The US Dollar is worth approximately $1.50 FJD.

DRESS: As the climate is warm and humid, take along light casual clothing. Women should dress modestly in public places.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Passport holders from Australia, New Zealand, EEC and USA do not require visas but your passport must have a validity of at least 3 months beyond your intended stay.

HEALTH REQUIRMENTS: Refer to your doctor for the latest health and inoculations required for this destination.

LANGUAGE: English is the official language. Fijian, Chinese and Hindustani are widely spoken.

SHOPPING: Fiji is a major duty-free shopping centre. Bargaining is the norm but some of the larger stores have a fixed price policy. Fijian art and artifacts are available in roadside stalls as well as large stores.

TIPPING: Tipping is not compulsory but visitors may give a gratuity for good service.