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City in Viti Levu, Fiji
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Lautoka is in the northwestern part of Fiji. Fiji's second largest city by population, Lautoka is in the middle of the country's sugarcane belt and is known as the Sugar City. It has been not as reliant on tourism as other areas of the islands, but it has a botanical garden of tropical plants.
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The oldest settlement in Fiji when the first Melanesian canoes beached at nearby Vuda Point.
The gardens have a large variety of tropical plants most of them labelled with the botanic and common names. If you visit around midday on a working day you may see the horticulturist Shri on site who has a wealth of information on the plants. The park opposite the gardens is a favourite playground for children and has toilet facilities.
A favourite for breakfast and coffee amongst the locals and visitors.
Pizza, Indian, Chinese and Fijian dishes.
Best Indo-Fijian curries in Lautoka.
Located beside Village 4 Cinemas. Large serves art reasonable prices.
Best Chinese restaurant in Lautoka.
Clean and spacious foodcourt selling local Indian and Chinese food.
Excellent atmosphere for drinks and tapas.
The resort is so named because according to Fijian legend, it was here where the first Fijian people landed 3500 years ago. The views of the white sand beach, tropical trees and ocean are spectacular.
A business hotel that is a 25-minute drive from Nadi Airport. Across from the ocean, with a pool and spa.
Air-conditioned and fan-cooled rooms, swimming pool, car parking, and garden view.
Self-contained beach apartments either with air conditioning or fans. About 10 minutes drive from the heart of Lautoka, they have a barbecue area and swimming pool. Dormitory accommodation also available.
Get fresh fruits, vegetables, spices and kava from this large, covered market. Outside the market, there are multiple stalls selling cooked food, peanuts and snacks.
Hop on an express bus, taxi or rental car from Nadi town or Nadi Airport. Whichever mode of transport you use, it should take around 30 minutes from the airport and 45 minutes from Nadi town.
Read in the guideLautoka has a robust public bus transport network operated by private companies and the service is run on scheduled timetables from the central bus station.
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