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AIR: Fiji’s domestic airlines, Air Fiji, Air Pacific and Sun Air operate shuttle services around the islands, particularly between Nadi and Suva (Nausori) with additional regular flights to Vanua Levu, Kadavu and Taveuni. The flight time from Nadi to Suva is approximately 30 minutes. Air Fiji also operates from Suva to Ovalau, Koro, Cicia in the Lau group and Gau, and from Nadi to Labasa. A ‘Discover Fiji’ ticket is available which gives virtually unlimited flights (Rotuma and Funafuti in Tuvalu not included) for 30 days. Contact Air Fiji, PO Box 1259, Suva (tel: 331 3666 or 331 5055; fax: 300 771; e-mail: airfiji@is.com.fj; website: www.airfiji.net). Sun Air operates daily flights to Malololailtai (for Musket Cove and Plantation Village), Kadavu, Labasa, Taveuni and Savusavu (tel: 772 3555; fax: 772 0085; website: www.fiji.to). Pacific Crown Aviation operates a helicopter service out of Suva which is available for charter.
SEA: Government and local shipping companies operate freight and passenger services linking the outer islands. Cruises to offshore islands leave Nadi/Lautoka and Suva. A ferry goes back and forth regularly from Suva to Labasa, and to Ovalau and Koro Island. Yachts and cabin cruisers are available for charter. Inter-island trips can take anything from a few hours to a few weeks, and are generally very inexpensive. In general, timetables are not posted. Persons wishing to travel about the islands in this way should enquire at the offices of one of the local shipping agents, being sure to confirm all arrangements with the captain once the vessel is in port. A number of ferries now operate between the major islands, greatly reducing travel times. These boats can take between 300 and 500 passengers and have a full range of facilities, including bar, TV lounge and snack bar. A new F$2.5 million catamaran has recently been launched by Beachcomber island resort and will provide two cruises from Fiji, servicing Nadi, Lautoka, Wananvu, Nanu-i-ra and Savusavu.
ROAD: Traffic drives on the left. There are about 5000km (3100 miles) of roads, 1500km (930 miles) of which are paved and useable all year round. The approximate driving time from Nadi to Suva is three hours (on a tar-sealed road). The main roads on Viti Levu follow the coast, linking the main centres. Bus: Local open-windowed buses operate across Viti Levu and the other main islands between all towns and on suburban routes. Express air-conditioned buses operate between Suva and Nadi and between Suva and Lautoka. Taxi: These are metered in towns. A fare table for long distances is required. Car hire: Car hire is available. Documentation: International Driving Permit required if driving a locally registered vehicle.
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