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Fri & Sat; departs 6.45am; US$219). The 4hr journey downstream passes over exciting Grade
II-III rapids and through a stunning canyon with sheer rock walls overflowing with water-
falls. They also offer more sedate inflatable kayak tours heading down the Luva River (Tues,
Thurs & Sat; day tour US$179; two-day camping tour US$335).
Beqa Adventure Divers 345 0911, fiji-sharks.com . Local operator conducting staged
shark dives departing 8.30am Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat; two-tank dive F$300.
ACCOMMODATION
Nanette's 108 River Drive 345 2041, nanettes.com.fj . An attractive homely option: a
villa with four en-suite bedrooms, a mahogany-ceilinge d loun ge and kitc hen. A vailable for
full rental, or on a B&B basis. Decent sized pool. Room F$187 ; whole villa F$750
The Pearl South Pacific Queens Rd 345 0022, thepearlsouthpacific.com . An iconic Pa-
cific Harbour resort with a fresh contemporary look - the six lavish suites are something else,
draped in exotic linens and with themes from French provincial to India. There's an intric-
ately de signe d pool and it' s right on the beach with views of Beqa and breezes off the ocean.
Rooms F$334 ; suites F$624
Uprising Beach Resort Off Queens Rd 345 2200, uprisingbeachresort.com . This af-
fordable beachside resort fits in seamlessly with Pacific Harbour's adventure label, offering
plenty of activities. There's also a funky restaurant, and the curved bar is a popular locals'
hangout although it can get rowdy at weekends. The large 20-bed grand-looking dorm is set
back from the beach, with male/female showers and lockers. The pine-panelled bures with
polished wood floors vary in size, sleeping between two and four, with cute bat hroo ms and
outdo or sho wers, a nd the villas are on a grand scale with all mod cons. Dorms F$40 ; bures
F$235 ; villas F$335
EATING
Mai Treats Shop 6a, Arts Village. A little corner café serving smoothies, juices and sand-
wiches, plus sweet treats such as carrot cake (snacks from F$3.50); it's a pleasant stop in the
Arts Village. Daily 7.30am-5pm.
Mantarae At The Pearl South Pacific 345 0022. Soothing contemporary fusion dishes
(around F$30) with European, Indian and Asian flavours. There's an extensive wine list with
some pretty pricey labels. Daily 6-10pm.
Oasis Shop 7, Arts Village 345 0617. Large airy dining restaurant serving hearty meals,
with a secondhand book exchange and Internet access. The Asian dishes are around F$15,
the catch of the day F$30 and a whopping T-bone steak F$40. Mon-Sat 6.30am-2pm &
6-9.30pm, Sun 10am-3pm & 6-9.30pm.
Uprising At the Uprising Beach Resort, off Queens Rd 345 2200. This resort restaurant
has a funky atmosphere, with light jazz playing in the background. The lunchtime quick
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