Towns of Fiji

Labasa Town The town established in 1922, this town was formerly a village with an earth road having deep side drains. During the spring tide you could fish in the middle of the commercial sites that were surrounded by cane, rice, coconut and cattle farms.

The present site of the Civic Centre was the site where James McCober family occupied four bure houses and the site was covered with Tiri patches that became lowland swaps at high tide. There were no water supply, electricity or telephone services and people used well and tank water, kerosene hurricane lamps, and horses as the means of transportation.

There were few stores scattered in the area facing the CSR tramline, which was the main highway in those days. There are three cinemas in the town that screen both English and Hindi films. Two nightclubs are located in the main street of the town.

Regular flights by Air Fiji and Sunflower Airlines service Suva/Nadi. Air conditioned mini-buses, buses, taxis, carriers, rental cars and express bus services also connect Labasa and Savusavu.

There are several charming and interesting attractions here like the hot springs at Waiqele or the floating island at Nakelikoso lying 26 miles from town. The swinging bridge here was built in early days and is still in use. You can also enjoy the lovely beaches at Nasealevu/Nukutatava, or the cascading clear Lekutulevu Waterfalls. Three sisters, is a mountain with a legendary background. This natural beauty is quite popular and has 3 knolls that give it its name.

Labasa has an array of supermarkets, textiles shops, fancy goods and gift shops that are open from Monday to Friday from 8.00pm to 6.00pm, Saturday from 8.00 to 1.00pm.

Commercial banks open to public from 9.30am to 3.00pm Monday to Thursday, Friday - 9.00am to 4.00pm. There are a number of eateries offering an array of English, Chinese, Indian and some Fijian cuisine catering to a range of budgets.

The Council provides sporting areas for rugby, soccer, volleyball, netball, lawn tennis (operated by an association), squash courts, swimming pool. The FSC (Fiji Sugar Co-operation Ltd) has a bowling green and a golf course.

Sigatoka Town

Proclaimed township in 1959, Sigatoka is the nerve centre of a huge province in Nadroga/ Navosa.

It has some of the best beaches and naturally beautiful locations is easily accessible to tourists. Sigatoka also has a vast range of facilities for locals and tourists, entertainment, sporting facilities, health and medical services, transportation and communications.