Nadi is the second-largest city on Viti Levu and is also Fiji’s main transportation hub with Nadi International Airport and ferries to nearby islands. There are some good running options: some streets and parks in the city centre, around the Denarau Island resort area, and along scenic Wailoaloa Beach.
Nadi Streets and Parks. Queens Rd. is the main commercial thoroughfare and not so great for running. You might find some OK running on the quieter streets off Queens Rd. but it isn’t great. The best option is laps around Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple — there’s a pedestrian path that leads from there alongside Ratu Naevo Rd. to Koroivoli Park & King Charles Park — two small, adjacent parks with some paths and fields.
Denarau Island. This is an upscale area near Nadi, and is home to numerous hotels & resorts. This is some of the best road running on Viti Levu, as there’s a lovely palm-lined sidewalk along Resort Drive & Narewa Rd. You can easily put together a 7-8 km run here. Unfortunately, you can’t do the full Resort Dr. loop as the northern section passes through the Denarau Golf Club. It’s 2.4 km from the Hilton at the far east end to the end of the golf course.
Wailoaloa Beach. Lovely 2 km beach that is nice for running. Wide enough with firm sand, especially near low tide.
Nadi is the second-largest city on Viti Levu and is also Fiji’s main transportation hub with Nadi International Airport and ferries to nearby islands. There are some good running options: some streets and parks in the city centre, around the Denarau Island resort area, and along scenic Wailoaloa Beach.
Nadi Streets and Parks. Queens Rd. is the main commercial thoroughfare and not so great for running. You might find some OK running on the quieter streets off Queens Rd. but it isn’t great. The best option is laps around Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple — there’s a pedestrian path that leads from there alongside Ratu Naevo Rd. to Koroivoli Park & King Charles Park — two small, adjacent parks with some paths and fields.
Denarau Island. This is an upscale area near Nadi, and is home to numerous hotels & resorts. This is some of the best road running on Viti Levu, as there’s a lovely palm-lined sidewalk along Resort Drive & Narewa Rd. You can easily put together a 7-8 km run here. Unfortunately, you can’t do the full Resort Dr. loop as the northern section passes through the Denarau Golf Club. It’s 2.4 km from the Hilton at the far east end to the end of the golf course.
Wailoaloa Beach. Lovely 2 km beach that is nice for running. Wide enough with firm sand, especially near low tide.
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