A visit to the Sigatoka Sand Dunes is one of the many things to do when you are in Sigatoka, Coral Coast.
It is located at the mouth of the Sigatoka River on the island of Viti Levu in Fiji. They are located approximately 3km west of the town of Sigatoka.
They are the product of erosion in the coastal hinterland and coastal dune forming processes. The extensive dube system covers an area of 650 hectares and comprises a series of parabolic sand dunes at various ages and activities.
The dunes range from around 20-60m tall. The dunes have been forming over millions of years and archaeligical excavations here have uncovered pottery more than 2600 years old, as well as one of the largest burial sites in the pacific.
The Park is open daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Its Visitor Information Centre is manned by local rangers, who provide an informative introduction to the Park’s status and how to traverse its walking tracks.
Visitors can take the 1 hour walk or the 2 hour walk to explore this unique ecosystem or seek a guided tour from the local rangers onsite.
Both walks provide visitors an opportunity to experience firsthand the key attributes that make the Sigatoka Sand Dunes, a well known national heritage. We recommend the 2 hr walk for a full on ‘Dunal experience’.
Two popular Park activities include a visit to the old archaeological sites to see ancient lapita artifacts and bird watching in the Park’s pockets of Native Dry Forests.
The Park also runs a Going Native program which sees visitors helping local rangers and local community volunteers replant native trees.
The Park is a popular destination for many international student groups wanting to experience Fijian culture, history and wilderness.
Specially designed programs are available for visitors wanting to make their visit to the Park more experiential and memorable. For details on the Park’s special programs, please contact the Park.
