Packing List for Fiji

Clothing & Beach

• Light, airy clothing: Shorts, T-shirts, summer dress, flip-flops. In Fiji, people live barefoot.
• Sulu (wrap skirt): Essential for village visits and churches. Available at the market in Nadi for 10–20 FJD. Also usable as a beach towel, blanket, and sarong.
• Swimwear: Several sets — in the tropical climate, nothing dries quickly during the rainy season.
• Light rain jacket: For the short but intense tropical showers.
• Long-sleeved clothing: For evenings (mosquito protection) and village visits.

Water & Diving

• Reef shoes / water shoes: Essential! Corals, sea urchins, and sharp stones make walking barefoot in the water dangerous.
• Snorkel mask: Most resorts provide snorkeling equipment, but your own mask fits better. Investment: from €30.
• Rash guard / Lycra shirt: Sun protection in the water. Better than any sunscreen — and reef-friendly.
• Underwater camera / GoPro: The underwater world screams for photos.

Health & Practicalities

• Sunscreen SPF 50+ (reef-friendly!): Conventional sunscreens with oxybenzone damage corals. Buy brands like Reef-Safe, Stream2Sea, or Suntribe.
• Mosquito repellent with DEET: Especially for the evening hours.
• After-sun / Aloe Vera: For the inevitable first sunburn.
• Antibiotic ointment: For coral cuts — wounds in the tropics become infected quickly.
• Travel pharmacy: Ibuprofen, diarrhea medication, band-aids, electrolytes.
• Universal adapter (Type I): Australian plug — available at Nadi airport, but better to bring from home.
• Power bank: On the small islands, electricity is sometimes only available for a few hours.
• Dry bag: Waterproof bag for boat trips and beach days. Protects phone, passport, and money.
• Kava as a gift: 500g–1kg Waka (kava root) from the market in Nadi for village visits.