©Jacek Sniecikowski/500px JUNGLE WATERFALL, TAVEUNI ISLAND THE SUN SETTING ©KieselUndStein/Getty Images ON A FIJIAN BEACH ancestry. The cuisines found in the heart of the or sit back and simply use the accelerator to cruise nation demonstrate East Asian and European along. The ultimate family experience doesn’t stop backgrounds. there. Take a break and admire the remote beaches Fiji’s Coral Coast is located on the south of the and clear water while sipping coconut drinks and Viti Levu island. Home to the country’s only wildlife snacking on tropical fruit. park, Kula Wild Adventure Park, and the world’s only If remote is what you are looking for, challenge rail-mounted electric assisted pushbike carriages, yourself in both accessibility and liveability on Ecotrax, Coral Coast fits right in with the rest ofFiji and its magical scenery. Kula Wild Adventurethe Yasawa Islands. With a history of untouched dive coastline, the islands – situated northwest of Viti world- Park was initially established as a bird park in the Levu – are accessible yet remote. Up until the 1950s famous late 1980s but has grown to be an environmental visiting the Yasawa Islands was limited to cruise ships showpiece of the South Pacific. Proudly identified stopping nearby, with passengers forbidden to step reefs as Fiji’s endangered species breeding facility, the foot on the shore. The islands don’t have banks or park works in cooperation with a number of animal shopping malls, only accommodation and a vast protection agencies across Fiji and Australia. array of classic blue-water activities. From relaxing cruise ship tours to adrenaline-inducing shark dives, Fiji has nature-filled surroundings the archipelago of around 20 pristine volcanic islands and adventure for everyone to enjoy offers the best in activity-based pastimes. Aligning closely with the heat of the many volcanoes on the islands, one of Fiji’s most intense The eco-park has more than a focus on the traditional ceremonies is fire walking. While in protection of endangered species. It is a diverse modern Fijian culture this ceremony is mainly fun-filled family experience. Go slow, walking performed for tourists, traditionally tribesmen would amongst the trees on the elevated boardwalks that refrain from eating coconuts before walking in single span across acres of natural forest, or experience file, barefoot across a pit of red-hot stones because the feeling of flight with the birds on Fiji’s only they believed it would stop them from getting badly roller-coaster zip rail. After soaring through the air, burned. Following the immersion in traditional land with your feet in the water on the biggest and cultural activities get a sense of modern-day Fijian best in waterslide adventures – the park’s jungle culture by watching a football game. Rugby Union is waterslide and the children’s splash pool. With considered to be the national sport of the country, FIJI animal displays and interactions with both land and and games are regularly played against the fellow sea creatures, there is something for every animal- Pacific Island teams of Samoa and Tonga. loving member of the family. Whether it’s walking through plant-filled forests, Enjoy more of the available flora and fauna swimming amongst the reefs and marine life, or with Ecotrax, a three-hour adventure ride through immersing yourself in traditional and modern culture, beautiful bush, villages and fields. Pedal your way Fiji has nature-filled surroundings and adventure for through peaceful tracks on the alluring coastline, everyone to enjoy. Suva MAY 2018 HOUSING 111 LIFESTYLES • TRAVEL