Round Viti Levu by Car: The Queens and Kings Roads
Quick summary: Driving right around Viti Levu takes roughly 10 hours behind the wheel, best spread over several days. The Queens Road follows the south through the Coral Coast to Suva, and the Kings Road returns along the quieter north via Rakiraki and Lautoka. The north is less developed, with fewer services, so plan fuel stops and overnights, and check your hire terms for any road restrictions.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Driving time | Roughly 10 hours in total |
| South | Queens Road via the Coral Coast |
| North | Kings Road via Rakiraki |
| Overnights | Coral Coast, Suva, Rakiraki |
| Fuel | Fill up in towns |
| Tours | Village tours |
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How should you plan the loop?
| Day | Route | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nadi to the Coral Coast | Natadola, Sigatoka |
| 2 | Coral Coast to Suva | Pacific Harbour, Navua |
| 3 | Suva to Rakiraki | Kings Road through the east and north |
| 4 | Rakiraki to Nadi | Lautoka, Sabeto |
What are road conditions like on the Kings Road?
Mostly paved, but quieter and more rural, with some rough patches, livestock and fewer fuel stations. Drive in daylight.
Should you go clockwise or anticlockwise?
Either works. Many travellers start along the Coral Coast, where there’s more to see.
What else can you add?
Highland detours to villages and waterfalls on mountain and highland tours, or ATV and quad tours in the hills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Roughly 10 hours of driving, best over several days.
The main road along Viti Levu’s south coast between Nadi and Suva.
The road along the north of Viti Levu via Rakiraki.
Fewer than on the Queens Road, so fill up in towns.