It's worth heading to Dolphin Plaza on the third Sunday of every month, when it hosts a small but eclectic market. Stalls feature homemade food and arts and crafts at reasonable prices, and there's usually some live music or other entertainment.


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1. Holy Trinity Cathedral

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This cathedral, with its unique boat-shaped interior, interesting Fijian tapestries and wood-beamed ceiling, is a peaceful retreat. The gigantic tree in…

2. Albert Park

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Charles Kingsford Smith was the first aviator to cross the Pacific, flying in his little Fokker trimotor, The Southern Cross, from California to Australia…

3. Roman Catholic Cathedral

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This 1902 cathedral is built from sandstone imported from Sydney and is one of Suva’s most prominent landmarks.

4. The Triangle

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This intersection is the symbolic centre of Suva. A whitewashed marker commemorates the dates of the first missionaries arriving in Fiji, the…

5. Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple

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Just east of downtown, this bright orange and blue temple generally has a caretaker around to let you in for a look.

6. Thurston Gardens

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After visiting the museum, ponder on your new found knowledge with a wander through these compact but beautiful gardens ( M032A). The dense conglomeration…

7. Fiji Museum

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This museum offers a great journey into Fiji’s historical and cultural and evolution. To enjoy the exhibits in chronological order, start with the…

8. Centenary Methodist Church

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For a rousing chorus of song on a Sunday morning, head to the Methodist church. The pitch is more invigorating than dulcet and it often fills the…