Nadi Produce Markets - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Nadi Produce Markets
Nadi Produce Markets
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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  • gypsy_jane
    Adelaide, Australia552 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting
    Strolled through Nadi produce markets after getting off yellow bus and walking to Nadi’s main steet. Interesting to look at all the stalls and produce. People friendly and not pushy at all. We did not purchase anything but if you are curious to try local delicacies this is the place to go.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 25, 2023
  • James M
    Brisbane, Australia5 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nadi Produce Market
    Took a taxi from Denarau to Nadi. Asked driver to take us past public hospital just out of interest. We went past Nadi Hospital, fire station, church and schools. Great to see and friendly driver who didn't charge any extra for the 10 minutes impromptu extra tour. Got out at Nadi produce market. The market is dark inside. It has a wide range of things for sale including kava, fruit, vegetables and seafood. Hygiene there is almost non existent and the public toilet was breathtaking and Third World. I can't describe the state and smell of the toilet. Needless to say I chose to hang on. A scammer walked up and started disparaging Fijian Indians, Chinese and Japanese people who, in his words, were taking money away from real Fijians. Said he knew the only genuine Fijian store for souvenirs and the money went to the villages. I knew something was up...so I went in to the store, had a quick look and watched what they did. A very pushy Fijian came out and started demanding we buy something. I just said no thanks and walked out. The donation bowl was thrust in front of us and I gave some loose change, smiled and exited. As I exited I saw the tout watching from afar to see if we had bought anything. Might be my first time outside AU & NZ, but I wasn't born yesterday...that trick wasn't going to work on me. It was absolutely pounding heat and I needed to use the toilet. Went to service station. No toilet paper and just a bottle of Fiji water to use as a bidet. Filthy toilet and the smell was hideous. Needless to say, that meant the visit was over and in a taxi back to the resort. I'm glad I visited but it was not an enjoyable experience for me.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 10, 2023
  • Ozetravellers
    Gold Coast, Australia903 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great fruit for cheap price!
    We had a car and drove to Nadi to see the handicraft and produce markets. There is a big cheap car park on the opposite corner to the produce market and beside the handicraft market. The produce is very good and very cheap compared to the supermarkets. Beware that fruit goes ripe very very quickly... I had to throw mine out because it went bad quicker than I could eat it. Definitely put in the fridge.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 27, 2023
  • Carli M
    Canada270 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Only if you need food.
    I'm sure this would be great if you needed fruits and veggies but other than friendly people trying to sell you stuff... that is all it is. Purely food. And I had no place with a kitchen and no cutlery so unless I could wash or peel and eat, it was of no use to me. There are better things to do in the area around Nadi if you have time to kill.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written December 4, 2023
  • tab19762003
    39 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Different experience
    Definitely an experience, travellers be aware of people who raise the cost of the produce even when it's written down. The kava was great. Pity we didn't catch her name as she took the time to show us how it's made a d gave free testing and bowls
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 15, 2024
  • Renée
    4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nadi market-worth a look! Pay extra for the pineapple to be cut.. it's worth it!💛
    It was definitely an interesting trip to the market and one worth doing. The prices of the fruit were a dream and delicious! What I would say as a tourist, is to be on your A game. We were very naive! There are a few sharks out there, and they are very clever at drawing you away to shops for a kava ceremony and to buy their local goods. Don't afraid to be very firm and say no thankyou. Once bitten, twice shy. It did leave a bitter taste in the mouth.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 1, 2024
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Roger K
Adelaide, Australia89 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
You might be surprised by the size of the market. Its not that big but the produce is excellent. well laid out on opposite sides of the same building and very helpful for say cutting a coconut for milk. Produce is good and everyone pleasant
Written September 2, 2022
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tab19762003
cairns39 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
Definitely an experience, travellers be aware of people who raise the cost of the produce even when it's written down. The kava was great. Pity we didn't catch her name as she took the time to show us how it's made a d gave free testing and bowls
Written January 15, 2024
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Renée
4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
It was definitely an interesting trip to the market and one worth doing.
The prices of the fruit were a dream and delicious!
What I would say as a tourist, is to be on your A game. We were very naive! There are a few sharks out there, and they are very clever at drawing you away to shops for a kava ceremony and to buy their local goods.
Don't afraid to be very firm and say no thankyou.
Once bitten, twice shy. It did leave a bitter taste in the mouth.
Written February 1, 2024
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Ozetravellers
Gold Coast, Australia903 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
We had a car and drove to Nadi to see the handicraft and produce markets. There is a big cheap car park on the opposite corner to the produce market and beside the handicraft market. The produce is very good and very cheap compared to the supermarkets. Beware that fruit goes ripe very very quickly... I had to throw mine out because it went bad quicker than I could eat it. Definitely put in the fridge.
Written November 28, 2023
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gypsy_jane
Adelaide, Australia552 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
Strolled through Nadi produce markets after getting off yellow bus and walking to Nadi’s main steet. Interesting to look at all the stalls and produce. People friendly and not pushy at all. We did not purchase anything but if you are curious to try local delicacies this is the place to go.
Written June 25, 2023
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Janine P
Red Deer, Canada2,527 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
We hired a taxi to drive us around Nadi and this was our first stop. Inexpensive variety of fruit and vegetables, as well as Kava in all states. Laid back vendors who allowed you to look without pressure to buy. Many have lots of information regarding their produce.
Didn’t see any handicrafts here.
Closed on Sundays.
Written February 16, 2023
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Carli M
Canada270 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Solo
I'm sure this would be great if you needed fruits and veggies but other than friendly people trying to sell you stuff... that is all it is. Purely food. And I had no place with a kitchen and no cutlery so unless I could wash or peel and eat, it was of no use to me. There are better things to do in the area around Nadi if you have time to kill.
Written December 4, 2023
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Lisa v
Sydney, Australia65 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2012 • Family
Two annual trips to Fiji, a fun loving 11 year old girl, and the joy of shopping! (except for a husband who hates it)!
Given we arrived in the evening via Qantas both trips, therefore having 1/2 a day each time to fill in prior to boarding the Malolo Cat to the Islands the next day... what's a family to do - but shop!
Being relatively naive trip one, we jumped on one of the many rickety buses from Raffles Gateway (airport hotel) into Nadi( $FJD 2). The trip itself is a hoot of an experience. Buses that would not even be considered roadworthy in Australia, putter their way through the villages with teeth chattering bumpiness. Open air, ancient vehicles booming out local music make for a truly authentic trip with the locals and adds to the honest Fiji experience!
Arriving in Nadi town itself, is not quite as charming as gazing at the local homes, kids playing rugby roadside and vegetation along the way. The town itself is crowded, dirty and seemingly filled with annoying Fiji/Indians hassling you for business at every doorway.
There are of course the big 'western' superstores purpose built for tourists such as Prouds & Jacks that are chock-a-block full of tatty touristy gifts (which my daughter loves mind you), but be mindful of the prices that come with those classy air conditioned monoliths.
The local food markets are vast and fascinating (real shopping for the locals). Smelly but kind of wonderful. The main street strip of local shops lining both sides, do have pretty some cheap things to buy - t.shirts, wooden carvings, sulus etc. Be careful of those nagging shop owners though...they say that their wooden products have been treated, but we've seen many confiscated on the way back through Australian customs! DO NOT try to buy a bikini for an 11 year old girl! No such thing exists as they think kids should wear 1 pieces or shorts and tops. We were looking through one shop and whilst I was describing what I wanted to one salesperson, another had dragged my daughter into the broom closet and was trying to alter an adults bikini on her before I even knew it! Not acceptable without an adult with her I thought.
The non-stop charletons also ask kids their names and commence to carve their name into some ugly wooden piece so you feel honour- bound to buy it...not this wised up Mum!
As 1st timers, we also fell for the 'honest Fijian' sales pitch of "Stan The Man" - True Fijian who supposedly 'supports 17 villages' and before you know it, drags you up some 'Kings Cross like" stairway into his CD burning, trinket filled lair - shared with us our own 'personal Kava ceremony', read to us some journal about the cancer solving properties of the Kava grown in his villages, then set about ripping us off something chronic before we could escape! Around the corner in their local outdoor markets were exactly the same trinkets (only Stan's village produced the real thing - NOT) for at least 1/4 of the price! Live and learn I guess - still, we lived, laughed and learned.
2nd Time around, we avoided Nadi and headed out for a 30 minute ricketty bus trip to Lautoka instead. Maybe because we headed out early (8.45am), and because most 1st timers head to Nadi - this turned out to be a great decision ! The locals made great conversation along the way, to my daughter's delight "One Direction" blared from the radio, and the picturesque countryside into the 'Sugar Country' was wonderful. It seemed NOBODY was actually there shopping...we safely and quietly wandered around able to calmly pop in and out of shops easily without being hassled. Heaven! My husband actually enjoyed buying some very well made trousers, shorts, board shorts, 3 t.shirts and fun casual pants for my daughter - all for $FJD 104.00 ($AUD 60.00)! Lautoka is definitely the place for hassle-free shopping! Local food markets even bigger and cleaner than Nadi too!
If you don't have the time to head out to either Nadi town or Lautoka, you'll find almost the same things at Denrau Marina - just presented a little nicer, and a fair bit more expensive!
Written August 3, 2012
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sand2skis
Gold Coast, Australia323 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Couples
Firstly, Nadi is, in comparison to other tourist destinations, a small town with limited things to do. This comment isn’t meant to be unkind at all; rather, it is the sort of relatively laid-back place that many tourists prefer. Certainly, its ‘more locals, less tourists’ ambience has its appeal.

That said, there are a number to things to do in town, one of which is the Nadi Market. It is a wonderful market offering excellent locally produced and sourced vegetables and fruit (presumably organic), fresh seafood, spices and so on; at reasonable prices - exceedingly cheap by Australian standards anyhow. For example, 3 pineapples for FJD5 (AUD3). Naturally coconuts are available, both for cooking and drinking. Ask the vendor to select one suitable for drinking and to cut it open.

The produce available was seemingly endless and included many that were unrecognisable to this unschooled author. The produce identified though included taro, kava root, eggplant, tomato, chilli, lime, lemons, banana, papaya, pineapple, soursop and apple.

Fresh seafood in the form of various fish, mudcrabs, clams and mussels were available.

While the market closes late in the day, it is always best in the morning where all the stalls are fully stocked with produce; although you can sometimes get better deals towards closing time. Whilst the disinterested can whiz through the market within 30 minutes, a proper market experience will take anywhere between 1 to 2 hours. There are also stores within a stone’s throw of the market offering various products to shoppers. Adjourn to the main street of Nadi thereafter.

Here's the qualification: The market is probably not worth travelling a great distance to visit; particularly if you have visited a Fijian market previously. However, if your vacation involves a stay at Denarau or around Nadi, the Nadi Market is worth visiting.

From Denarau:
Take the yellow Westbus from Denarau which terminates at the Nadi Bus Depot, directly behind the Nadi Market. Get off the bus and you cannot miss the market. The fare is something like FJD1 and ask your hotel concierge for directions to the relevant bus stop.

Hours: 7am to 6pm daily except Sunday.

Recommendation:
After the market, consider these:
(a) shopping for Fijian souvenirs at the Nadi Handicraft Market on Koroivolu Ave;
(b) shop along the main street of Nadi (Queens Rd);
(c) visit the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple;
(d) lunch, dine or relax with drinks at the New Nadi Farmers Club Bar & Restaurant. Cool off in the ‘Aussie’ beer garden overlooking the Nadi River.

Tip:
Exercise the usual caution when shopping while on holidays and don’t be shy about haggling price. Also note that the western-like department stores can be pricey with Fijian souvenirs. Support local indigenous Fijians where you can.

Thanks for reading this review and my gratitude should you rate it as helpful. Vinaka vaka levu!

Life is short... visit Fiji today!
Written February 11, 2018
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Wildfire
Corowa, Australia160 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2018 • Couples
We caught the Wessbus to Nadi from the Denarau. When we were getting off a lady and a man said did we need some help. They said we needed to be careful as the Indians would rip us off and the Fijian villages needed the money.
Having just spent time with the kids from the local schools – this was in my mind.

Looking back I see that she was dressed differently to the Fijian women as she had a low cut top, a red cap and a lot of gold jewellery. He said his name was Steve- I don’t remember her name – she said she had 8 kids and they were all at school.
They took as talking all the way – so we couldn’t say no and didn’t want to offend as in the resorts the Fijians are so lovely , selfless and helpful, - to a travel agent and sat us down. We explained that we just wanted to look around Nadi as we were leaving tomorrow.
So he told us we needed to by some of the traditional art and to be sure that it was 100% Fijian and the money was going back to local villages. We agreed.

He took us to a shop that had a blue sign 100% Fijian in the main street . He handed us over to another Steve who immediately started telling us about his village and said they have the mat the only shop who does. He would do a welcome ceremony. We had to take off out shoes and sit on the mat .
While he prepared Karva he plied us for info and told us stories about how he had to drive 4 hours every day to get to village. Showed us a map of where it was. Told us how all the money goes back to them and they make everything. How the young boys are trained in the shop. Told us about traditions and the karva ceremony – made us drink and clap etc .

This took a long time – he kept asking us questions. Then he picked up a carving and said -this is what Im going to do for you – Im going to have this carved with your name and your husbands , its one block inseparable , talked about what it means and the what the inlay means and asked me to write down my name and all in my family and handed it to a man to carve.
He then sent someone else over to me while he took my husband to show him something else and kept him talking in a different part of the shop.
This man said I needed luck and that the turtle box would give me luck and he would put my name on that as well and he handed it to the carver. Then he took to the wall where the maps were and said the boys draw these by hand – you should have this one and frame it . He took it down and I saw $490 on the back of it. I then started we worry about what this was going to cost . We has already bought some of this stuff and it wasn’t expensive in Denarau. He said don’t worry he would do me a deal on all three pieces. He called the cloth Tapas not Masi. The maps were clearly not hand done by young boys but printed.

The three pieces he told me would only cost me $800. I told him I could not afford that. He tried for $600. I told him I would only take what they had carved- though they had carved it without me knowing the price or agreeing to purchase it. I was now feeling uncomfortable. Eventually he told me the two piece could be $330 but Id be better to go the ATM and get cash rather than use credit card. He took me to the ATM- my husband had no idea I was even gone as Steve had him out the back talking. The guy asked for a tip and that I needed to give it to him before we went back to the shop. I wa snow afraid so I gave him $10 and went back to the shop – paid them and left. I began to tell my husband what happened when another man grabbed me by the arm and said – don’t go in there they are Indians you need to come with me Ill show you where you need to go to ensure Fijians get money and started dragging me off – My husband stopped him and said no thanks – he started the same story Steve had told us off the bus. I knew then we had been conned.

We spent no more time in Nadi we just got on the bus and came back . I would never go there again.

Photos attached of Steve from 100% Fiji – the carver who put names in , the carvings and the invoice.
I hope you can stop this from happening to someone else- my love for Fijians was used to con me.
Written September 24, 2018
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