Momi Gunsite & Shopping Tour

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Momi Gunsite & Shopping Tour

Your outing begins as you board your air-conditioned motor coach and enjoy a 90-minute journey, traveling past residences and villages and through sugarcane plantations to the Momi gun site. Nestled among the sugarcane fields, this now-silent gun battery provides a window onto the past. In 1941, with World War II raging throughout the Pacific, the Fiji Islands, like most Pacific Island nations, was vulnerable to Japanese attack. If captured, Fiji would be the perfect staging area for incursions into New Zealand and Australia. Today, the Momi Battery is in the care of the National Trust of Fiji Islands and represents a proud period in Fiji’s history. After the Gun site tour, then head to Nadi Town Center for Souvenir shopping before your return to Lautoka Pier.

Tour Style
Historical site
Group Size
20 - 100
Activity Type
Moderate
Duration
3.5 Hours
What all is included
  • Shell lei welcome
  • Tour escort/host
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Chilled bottled water on departure from wharf & fruits in season at the village.
tour highlights
  • Momi Gun Site: Explore this historical site nestled among sugarcane fields. The gun battery, now silent, offers a glimpse into Fiji’s strategic importance during World War II. Learn about the island’s role and the efforts to protect it from potential Japanese attacks.
  • Scenic Journey: Enjoy a 90-minute air-conditioned coach ride through picturesque landscapes, passing by local residences, villages, and expansive sugarcane plantations.
  • Historical Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of Fiji’s history and its significance during the war, with the Momi Battery being a proud symbol of the island’s resilience.
  • Nadi Town Center: After the tour, head to Nadi Town Center for some souvenir shopping. It’s a great opportunity to pick up unique mementos and experience the local culture.
  • Return to Lautoka Pier: Conclude your outing with a relaxing return trip to Lautoka Pier, reflecting on the day’s experiences.
Things to bring

Recommended Dress code shorts/skirts and Polo or T-shirts, something cool. Bring along your cameras and Currency for those who may want to shop or purchase souvenirs. Ladies with short skirts/ shorts may carry a sarong with them for the village visit and wearing caps/hats is not allowed in the village.

  • ACTIVITY LEVEL
Expectations: Expect a moderate amount of walking, 2-3 hours of walking each day. There will be time to rest on the coach and between attractions. To enjoy this tour, you should be prepared to walk slightly longer distances, climb stairs and tolerate periods of standing, for example on city walks, sightseeing stops or ship excursions. The daily pace and timing can fluctuate significantly between longer and shorter travel days, with additional activities possibly occurring in the early morning or evening. There may be some changes in altitude or temperatures.
 
Appropriate for: Most travelers beginning with those who are moderately fit, lead semi-active lives, are comfortable participating in long days of activities and expect some physical exertion without the use of a cane or walker mobility aid.