High dunes
Among forest.
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Fiji's first national park, tall vegetated sand dunes at the mouth of the Sigatoka River on the Pacific, quite unlike the usual image of Fiji's white beaches, managed by the National Trust of Fiji. The dunes rise tens of metres among coastal forest and grasses and slope down to a wide beach where strong ocean waves break. They are also an important archaeological site, where pottery among the oldest made by Pacific islanders thousands of years ago was found. Visitors walk one of two trails, a short one of about an hour and a long one of about two, climbing the dunes through forest, then dropping to the beach and returning along the sand, with ocean views from the crests. A visitor centre at the entrance explains the nature and history. The ticket is about FJD 10 per adult, per the National Trust. The beach is not for swimming because of the strong waves. It is hot and humid most of the year, so carry water and insect repellent. Fiji's cyclone season runs from November to April, so follow weather warnings, per UK travel advice.
Among forest.
From the crests.
An archaeological site.
Coral Coast, near Sigatoka town, about an hour south of Nadi
Two trails: a short one of about an hour and a long one of about two, over the dunes and down to the beach.