Solo travel is booming, with more Australians than ever considering at least one solo trip next year. Also on the rise: the demand for authentic, cultural, more meaningful experiences. So, where can you travel to find both? Fiji, where the Bula spirit makes solo travellers feel welcome, whether on a wellness escape, corporate reset break, or off-the-beaten-track adventure.
In a place where happiness comes naturally, Fiji has long been loved for family getaways, honeymoons, and multi-generational travel, but now more people are heading to the islands for something else entirely: time out on their own.
Fiji’s renowned warmth, kindness, and hospitality make it an ideal destination for solo travel. Days move to the rhythm of tides and mealtimes, not meetings and notifications.
Direct flights and the island’s proximity to Australia, plus its long-standing tourism infrastructure, safety record, and English being widely spoken, make it easy to see the appeal. Similar time zones even mean your body clock isn’t going to freak out (important for the chronically stressed!).
Add in a spectrum of solo experiences, wellness resets, and nature-induced rejuvenation, and it’s clear that Fiji is a stand-out destination for solo travel.
Choose your own adventure
Across 333 islands, there’s a vibe for every kind of independent explorer – and the joy of travelling solo means you get to build exactly the itinerary you want, no compromises.
Some solo travellers want true time out, with isolation from people, others want a change of pace, to make new friends, and broaden their horizons.
Figure out what kind of traveller you are and your ideal solo adventure:
The corporate/founder burnout
Whether you’re in a stressful, high-powered role or are on the entrepreneur grind, a lot rests on your shoulders. When your weekends no longer feel rejuvenating, you need a proper break, with a focus on restorative sleep, nervous system repair, and possibly a digital detox (yes, we said it).
Fiji naturally offers many of these elements, be it the sound of the ocean lulling you to sleep, activities in nature, or incredible spa treatments that make you forget your name, never mind your stress.
Get all this and more when you stay at Six Senses Fiji. Personalised programmes, wellness screening, expert-led classes, and limited distractions recalibrate your rhythm, leaving you feeling lighter, brighter, and inspired. There’s even Mind Your Brain, a programme designed to reset mental fatigue.
The off-the-beaten-track nature lover
If you’re seeking time in wild spaces with connection to like-minded people and local communities, what better way to amplify your Fiji happiness high with endorphins from hiking trails with Talanoa Treks, Fiji’s only dedicated hiking company?
Join small-group multi-day treks past raging rivers, rolling hills, highland villages, and pristine peaks. It’s even possible to add a climb up Fiji’s highest peak, Mt Tomaniivi! By night, enjoy talanoa (storytelling) with village hosts.
The water baby
There are many ways to explore Fiji’s rich marine life, be it diving shipwrecks, snorkelling among the world’s softest coral, or hopping off boats into refreshing azure water. Solo travellers love diving (and fishing) at Volivoli on the Suncoast. The friendly vibes and beach-view bures also appeal.
Another water lover’s must-do is snorkelling with manta rays. Do this at Barefoot Manta Island Resort, steps from a manta ray feeding channel. Be wowed from May to September as you snorkel with these gentle creatures. If you’re PADI certified, you can also scuba the 40+ dive sites surrounding the island.
Nearby, Mantaray Island Resort offers manta ray swims, too, alongside Fijian cooking classes, guided treks, and village visits.
The surfer
Surfing has meditative benefits, so what happens when you go to a relaxed destination to do your fave meditative sport? Mellow vibes, that’s what! Especially if you chase the waves at Waidroka Bay Surf and Dive Resort, at the famous Frigates Passage on Viti Levu.
Happiness is your flow state here, as you lose track of time (and your worries) surfing uncrowded breaks, swaying in hammocks, joining a free yoga class, and enjoying sunset beers. The resort’s low-key vibes make it easy for you to make new friends if you’re up for it.
There are also over 40 dive sites around Waidroka. Don’t miss the incredible opportunity to dive with eight shark species at Beqa Lagoon!
The slow-life island hopper
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When you’re craving a solo escape with the intention to do very little, head to Oarsman’s Bay Lodge in the Yasawas. Set in Nalova Bay – regarded as one of Fiji’s best beaches – this is a remote, adults-only stay with a strong focus on nature, culture, and community.
Detox from reality and forget the decision fatigue of your job or parenting, because here, your biggest choices will be to read a book in the hammock, nap in your ocean view bure, or play spot-the-wildlife while you take a slow barefoot beach walk.
And should the desire to ‘do’ return, there are relaxing island-hopping boat trips, village visits, cooking demos, and community-led experiences.
Perhaps Mai Sunset Island Resort is more your jam? Opened in 2024, this fully solar-powered hideaway offers bures on the beach, unhurried days, delicious home-cooked Fijian food, and sunset views straight from your deck. Activities include hiking, water sports, and manta ray swims.
Explore the Yasawa Islands on the new Yasawa Flyer boat service.
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Happiness is not something you chase in Fiji; it’s a natural outcome of time in nature, genuine human connection, and the chance to slow down. And it’s right on our doorstep.
Reconnect with what’s important in life to find your most idyllic solo Fiji getaway here, then speak to your preferred travel advisor to book.
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