Lautoka, Fiji

Lautoka is the second largest city of Fiji. It is in the west of the island of Viti Levu, 24 kilometers north of Nadi, and is capital of the Western Division of Fiji. It is a quiet, shady town of broad avenues, shady sidewalks and towering royal palms which run down the middle of Vitogo Parade, the main drag running from the harbor to the heart of town.

The duty-free shops and other stores along Vitogo Parade mark the boundary of Lautoka's business district; behind them are several blocks of stores and the lively Lautoka Market. Handcraft stalls at the front of the market offer a variety of goods, especially when cruise ships are in port. Everywhere you go, shop owners and people on the street are always quick to greet you with a friendly smile. On the other side of Vitogo Parade, there are residential streets which trail off beyond the playing fields of Churchill Park. The Hare Krishnas have their most important temple in the South Pacific on Tavewa Avenue.

Things to see and do

* Lautoka market
* Canoeing and Kayaking
* Snorkeling and scuba diving
* Tour of the sugar mill

Cruise Season - Jan - Dec
Currency - Fiji dollar (F$)
Language - Fijian & English
Land Area - 1606 sq km's
Population - 32,000
Electricity - 2 Angled pins and 1 flat pin centred below Australian style
Time - GMT plus twelve hours
International Country Telephone Code - + 679

Port Location - The port is located in Lautoka harbor.

Transport Links -Most international flights arrive at and depart from Nadi International Airport, about 11km (7 miles) north of Nadi Town. Buses provide transfers to Lautoka.
Fiji has an extensive and reliable transportation network of airlines, rental cars, taxis, ferries, and both long-distance and local buses.