Backed by the magnificent Mt. Evans (Koroyanitu) Range, Lautoka is an international seaport and the main departure point for the Yasawa Group. Lautoka offers a wide range of accommodation from backpacker and budget to hotels and bures. The town's economy relies heavily on the sugar industry and during the cutting and crushing season you will see the small sugar trains shuttling cane to the Lautoka Sugar mill. Lautoka is Fiji's second largest city and is located a thirty minute drive from Nadi airport. Lautoka is also known as the sugar city of Fiji. Abaca Village, inland from Lautoka offers excellent day and extrended treks. Things to do include diving, village visits, island hopping, shopping and trekking. South Pacific Distilleries is located in Lautoka and tours are available during working hours. Koroyanitu National Heritage park - the area has beautiful walks through native Dakua forests and grasslands, as well as birdwatching and archaeological sites.
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