Colo-I-Suva Forest Park

One of the most pleasant places in the Suva region, Colo-i-Suva Forest National Park is a beautiful spot about 20 minutes north of the city centre. The protected rainforest is home to a multitude of birdlife (easier to hear than to see), hiking trails, and many refreshing swimming spots. Access is from Princess Road, with a reassuring security gate before a pleasant 2km gravel road that leads to the main car park. There have been a number of incidents in the park, but things have improved with security here, and at the car park. Entry is $5 per person ($1 for locals), payable at the car park most days, but on Sundays and public holidays at the office opposite the main gate. A taxi from central Suva on the meter should cost $15-$20. There are rudimentary changing rooms by the car park and upper and lower pools. The only toilets are by the car park. The best swimming spots are the lower pools, 15-20 mins walk from the car park. The upper pools are the closest, 5 mins walk. All are good, but the water is clearer in the lower pools.

Really enjoyed the hike in the park. It was much cooler than in Suva. We dipped our feet in the waterfalls but didn't go all the way in and it was a little cold. We got a helpful overview of the trails from a park manager at the parking lot. Spent about 1.5 hours here.

Moderately maintained little wooded park up in the higher elevation above town, with some manmade pools and waterfalls. About 25 minutes drive from downtown / cruise terminal and an entry fee of $5FJD. A few free restrooms / changing rooms at the parking lot (none elsewhere). Longest loop trail takes a little under an hour (Fitbit showed 5K steps or 2.25 miles), if you do not stop to swim. Trail is narrow and a lot of steps... sometimes handrail, but often no handrail (sometimes right in middle of water crossing). Some slippery rocks and wood steps. Moderate difficulty for the terrain and wouldn't recommend for those unsteady on their feet. Some fallen trees and old concrete steps and broken handrails just left in woods as refuse. Minimal wildlife. No views of city or ocean. It is nice for the locals to have the woods, but as a tourist I wouldn't go out of my way to visit.

Beautiful pools and hiking. Fun place to jump off a ledge into a pool for iconic vacation photos for sure. Bring bug spray for your legs! Make sure you have exact change to pay the forestry ministry for entrance as there's no place to easily break a $50 nearby.

Fantastic park to visit if you enjoy nature. There are waterfalls and pools to swim in. Do not come here if you can’t handle a short hike or get winded easily on inclines/stairs. Our tour guide was Wise, and he was fantastic, and very knowledgeable. I swam in the lower pools and it was so gorgeous and peaceful, I do recommend bringing water shoes to change into from athletic shoes, you don’t need hiking boots or anything.

A beautiful park and very inexpensive experience. Pools and small ponds great for a swim. Unfortunately the infamous rope swing at the lower pools is no more. Some of the trails are in great shape while others are in need of some work and up keep.

Place recommended to visit in Suva.Enterance ticket cost 5 Fijian $,you can spend amazing day.All tour takes about 1 hour,that tour guide can show you every corner of the park ,and plus you can swim in spring water as much you want.Ive spend about 4 hours in this park ,beautiful nature,fresh water,wich gives you after a lot of energy of mother nature.

Worth a visit. You will need to make good plans to get there and back. Walks are a challenge - come prepared for uneven ground and high steps.