Discover Coral Coast.
Pacific Green
This furniture making company is the pioneer of making palm wood (coconut) furniture. The foresight of this company has caused it to stamping its mark on the world stage in creating exotic pieces of furniture from the trunks of the palm tree. You will see the whole process from young plants to full growth and how the discarded stems are recycled into products that are now a demanded globally.
Lawai Pottery
Lawai Pottery Village located close to Sigatoka town is where the local ladies of the village still use the age old traditional style of making clay pottery. The skill has been handed down for generations and without the use of wheels is able to form clay pots and water holders. A traditional kava ceremony of welcome will be accorded to you upon arrival and followed by a “meke iri” or traditional fan dance by the ladies. This will also be an opportunity to experience the daily life of a Fiji Islander and how they have used their traditional and cultural heritage and arts to forge a livelihood in the modern world.
Shopping Sigatoka Town
Don’t expect to see fancy shopping malls or large number of tourists. However this is the home of the salad bowl of Fiji and the small market reflects this but only on a Saturday when vendors come down from the upper valley to sell their produce. There are a few resorts located on the Coral Coast so there are a few shops where you can pick handicrafts and souvenirs, your driver will be on hand to help you get the best deals and items. Sigatoka is also a rugby crazy town and you would be lucky if a game is on at the nearby park to catch their champion stallion team in action.
Sigatoka Sand Dunes.
Fiji’s first national park lies along the main Queens highway and is location for old archeological sites and ancient Lapita pottery site. This is a unique ecosystem and the Pacific Ocean breaking right at the foot of the dunes is a site well worth visiting. The information center will also give you the information on park activities that you can take part in like helping in the replanting of native trees.
Nadroga Sangam School Visit
Visit this primary school from years 1 to 8and be entertained by the kids, also see for yourself the challenges faced by the children of this cane belt areaand the teachers.
Mataqe Village traditional earth oven (Lovo) Lunch
A small traditional kava ceremony of welcome will be offered to you, upon arrival and the members of this community will then treat you to a traditional lunch of different variety prepared in an earth oven and served floor sitting style. A tour like this allows you to have a personalized experience as you sit and chat with your hosts who will be more than happy to share their stories with you. You will leave with newfound friends and an unforgettable memory of your day at the Coral Coast.
