Fiji Museum

Suva


The gift shop stocks a good selection of Fijian books on history, cooking and birds.


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1. Fiji Museum

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

2. Thurston Gardens

0.08 MILES

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

3. Albert Park

0.18 MILES

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

4. Holy Trinity Cathedral

0.51 MILES

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

5. Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple

0.57 MILES

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

6. Roman Catholic Cathedral

0.68 MILES

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

7. The Triangle

0.77 MILES

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

8. Parliament of Fiji

0.78 MILES

Opened in June 1992, the parliament complex must be one of the world’s most striking political hubs. It was designed in the post-1987 atmosphere. The aim…