subject: Discover A Water Sport Haven In Adrenalin Central Fiji Island [print this page] Famed Ocean explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau said it best when he described the unparalleled range of quality dive sites and sheer diversity of life of Fijian reefs as being over whelming". Hence, no exaggeration is necessary when considering Fijis rich ocean heritage. Popular as a water sport Mecca unlike any other, the island enclave that is Fiji offers the discerning traveller to experience every sporting activity on water imaginable.
Scuba divers on one hand will be more than thrilled with the variety of dive sites at their disposal. Highlights include dives on the outskirts of Denarau Island and the spectacular underwater experience within the Mamanuca Island Archipelago while serious divers also have a number of enticing options to choose from. These include the challenging Lomaiviti area, Moturiki Passage, Wakaya passage and the Ovalau Reefs while other frequented dive locales include Snake Island with its parrotfish, fusiliers schools and nudibranchs and Rat Passage with its grey sharks and barracudas. Saxophone Tunnel also offer s guests views of hammerhead and white tip sharks as Levuka Passage is brimming with bull sharks, tiger sharks and Manta Rays. Snorkelers will also be more than satisfied with a variety of breathtaking corals and reef fish that inhabit the sea floors of Fiji, as the lagoon island archipelago is home to many lagoons which are snorkelling treasure troves waiting to be discovered.
For avid surfers, theres no better venue in Fiji quite like Frigate's Passage which boasts one of the worlds finest left hand barrels. Located 12 miles off Pacific Harbour, this amazing surf site dubbed Fiji's "Pipeline" is a must-try wave for all surfing enthusiasts. The Pacific harbour is also a hotspot for game fishing as the countrys annual International Game Fishing Tournament takes place within the scenic reefs and deep conduits surrounding Beqa Lagoon. Fishing connoisseurs can expect to find yellow fin tunas, marlins and wahus on chartered boats with state of the art fishing gear.
White water rafting and kayaking are other activities to try when in the water sport capital of Fiji, as the cascading rivers on the islands are considered some of the most unique on the planet. Surrounded by dense forests and fed by innumerable waterfalls, the white gushing waters and rapids in Upper Navua River are definitely worth the time. Luva River is the perfect place to kayak through captivating landscapes flanked by rich forests while thrill-seeking tourists can hop on a jet ski with 360 degree spin capabilities and traverse across a Nadi river inlet or parallel to Denarau beachfront.
Visitors in search of a Fiji luxury resort in a scenic setting away from the chaos of the mainland should head down to the stylish Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and Spa on Yanuca Island. Ideally situated in a sprawling 109-acre beachfront property complete with crystal blue lagoons and tropical foliage, this spacious rest is undoubtedly one of the finest Fiji luxury resorts anywhere in the island nation.
