Rakiraki
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Rakiraki is on the north coast of Viti Levu, on a beautiful strip of land known as the Suncoast.
Understand
Rakiraki is roughly halfway between Nadi and Suva when driving along the north coast via Kings Road. "Rakiraki" refers to the district and the main town of the district is actually Vaileka. However, it has become commonplace to call the town Rakiraki too.
Rakiraki was declared as a township in 2010, though many in Fiji felt this was long overdue.
Rakiraki was declared as a township in 2010, though many in Fiji felt this was long overdue.
Get in
Rakiraki is a two-hour drive from Nadi by car or taxi.
See
Tomb of Udre UdreChief Udre Udre is infamously known as the world's most prolific cannibal. During his life, it is estimated that he ate between 872 and 999 human bodies and in doing so, holds the Guiness World Record. The tomb is hard to find and not well maintained. It is best to go with a driver who knows the stories and history surrounding the legendary chief.
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Navatu Rock
address: Vitawa villageThe rock stands out proudly and can be easily seen when driving along Kings Road. Depending on the angle and distance you view it from, the rock looks like either a man or a woman. The site is one of the nation's oldest settlements with pottery in the area dated to 1000 BC. The rock is sacred to the nearby Vitawa villagers. They believed that it was from this point that the spirits would depart for the afterlife.
Eat
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Golden Point Restaurant
phone: +679 620 5252address: Kings Rd, Nacilau PtFijian, Indian and Western food.
Sleep
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phone: +679 669 4101address: Kings RdThe hotel offers 36 homey and relaxing rooms.
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phone: +679 9920942address: VolivoliSecluded, spacious resort known for its soft coral diving and sports fishing. Situated on the northernmost tip of Viti Levu, you are able to see ocean sunrises to the east and ocean sunsets to the west.
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phone: +679 669 4433address: Kings RdRight on the northeastern edge of Viti Levu, there are gorgeous views of the ocean and Nananu-i-ra island. The resort also offers snorkeling and diving courses.
Go next
- Take a 15-minute boat ride from to the nearby island of Nananu-i-Ra.