Nadi Cultural Highlights: Guided Walking Tour

20/04/2025

Weekend Vibe 🇺🇲

08/04/2025

I've had many visitors ask about how Fiji source our electricity power supply to the country. Well, Fiji's electricity supply relies on a mix of renewable and non-renewable sources, with hydropower being the primary source, supplemented by diesel and heavy fuel oil, and the government-owned Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) responsible for generation, transmission, and distribution.

The Monasavu Hydro Wailoa Power Station, commissioned in 1983, works by diverting water from the Monasavu Dam through tunnels to the power station, where four 20 MW Pelton turbines generate electricity, utilizing a hydraulic head of about 625 meters.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Water Source:
The Monasavu Dam, completed in 1983, stores water from the Nanuku River, forming a large man-made lake.

Water Diversion:
Water from the reservoir is diverted through nearly 5.4 kilometers of tunnels to the Wailoa Hydro power station located to the east of the Wailoa River.

Turbines:
The power station contains four 20 MW Pelton turbine generators.
Electricity Generation:
The Pelton turbines convert the kinetic energy of the flowing water into electricity.

Hydraulic Head:
The drop in elevation between the reservoir and the power station provides a hydraulic head of about 625 meters, which is the driving force for the turbines.

Commissioning:
The Monasavu-Wailoa Hydroelectric Project was authorized in 1977, construction began in May 1978, and the dam and power station were commissioned in 1983.

Capacity:
The power station has an installed capacity of 80 MW.

Role in Fiji's Energy Needs:
The Wailoa Power Station plays a vital role in supplying Fiji's energy needs, providing approximately 70MW of the 180MW installed capacity.

In the meantime Fiji utilizes biomass, including sugarcane bagasse and wood residues, for electricity generation, with a goal of achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030, and currently over 50% of electricity comes from renewable sources like hydro, biomass, wind, and solar.

*Info Source Fiji Times, EFL.

08/04/2025

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Here are 5 reasons why you should take this tour!! Discover Nadi Town like never before on our exclusive small-group guided walking tour—the only one of its kind. Each tour departure is limited to a maximum of 8 participants, ensuring a more personalized experience. Here are some highlights of the...

07/04/2025

Taro a favorite staple food.

07/04/2025

Sun🌞 on the Gopuram.

06/04/2025

Sights & Colours

05/04/2025

An awesome day at the Climate Reality Leadership Training forum.

04/04/2025

Here’s a fantastic review on Viator/TripAdvisor from our guests, Steven & Debra H. — a heartfelt reminder of why we love doing what we do best🎊🎈👉

This is the second time we’ve visited Nadi and have thoroughly enjoyed snorkeling, swimming with sharks, fine dinning at port restaurants and the pampering we’ve received at 2 resorts. However this time 2 days before we flew home we took the Culture Walking tour of downtown Nadi which opened an entirely different Nadi as well as the country and inhabitants of Fiji than we had been exposed to. In addition to being incredibly knowledgeable of Fijian culture and history tour guide John is an excellent communicator and made the subject matter so interesting it made me wish I had taken the tour at the start of one of our trips. Highly recommended..

My wife also wanted to add a review of the tour:

My husband and I had a fantastic experience on the Discover Nadi Culture: Guided Walking Tour with John as our guide. John is incredibly knowledgeable about Fiji’s history and culture, with deep insights into the temple, local cuisine, and handcrafted markets. He has an excellent sense of how to engage with his group, pacing the tour perfectly and welcoming any questions along the way. His communication is clear, and he’s genuinely committed to making the experience both informative and enjoyable. We highly recommend John—he’s a seasoned guide who makes you feel comfortable and well-informed throughout the tour.

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02/04/2025

Up Navua river waterfall.

26/03/2025

Meet our tour guides for this Thur morning, John & Maya at the meeting point for the 10am walking tour departures. 👋🙂Bula!

26/03/2025

Wednesday morning exploring the farmers market in nadi town. We had friends from Minnesota US, 🇺🇲 Rex & Carlton enjoying the morning vibes with the locals.

13/03/2025

As a guide it is important that we are ready for any emergency situations that may require first responder applications like a CPR or how to use a Defibrillator our goal is to keep our guides and communities aware of this important and vital knowledge by undergoing training with our regulated firstaid authority here in Fiji. Here are two videos copied and posted from youtube to refesh our knowledge.
CPR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Plse2FOkV4Q
Defibrillator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PJR0JyLPZY

This instructional demonstration video provides a detailed step-by-step guide on how to use a Automated External Defibrillator (AED) when someone's heart has...

12/03/2025

Listening to Fiji’s Spiceman, Naveen, as he shares the fascinating journey of spices—from India to every Fijian kitchen! 🌿🌶️✨

12/03/2025

I am delighted to welcome Maya, While managing our administrative tasks, Maya has developed a strong desire to connect personally with the guests she has assisted through emails and bookings. Following her passion for tour guiding, she is now stepping into the field to meet and assist our valued clients in person. Please join us in welcoming Maya as she embarks on this exciting journey with us. Woohoo!👏

10/03/2025

Spices 🪔♨️🔥

10/03/2025

WHY A GUIDED WALKING TOUR IS BEST? ➡️

"While it’s true that some locations are accessible on your own in Nadi town, our guided experience is about more than just visiting places—it’s about the deeper cultural insights, historical context, and personal connections that bring these locations to life." John S (Guide)

Pictured below Koko & Mai 🇯🇵
10.03.2025

10/03/2025

Local market vendors on the road side selling their farm produces like Taro, Plantains, Vegetables, etc.