Getting around Denarau Island is simple with the Westbus service connecting it to Nadi Town, or the Bula Bus, which offers regular shuttles between the island’s hotels and key spots.
Transport: An In-Depth Guide
Public Buses Westbus, known locally as the Yellow Bus, is the only approved public bus service connecting Nadi Town and Denarau Island. This service has a few designated bus stop areas on the island, making it less extensive than the Bula Bus Service, which is specifically designed for Denarau Island.
Bus Fares: (Please note that these prices could be slightly higher due to potential price changes. Expect fares to be 20-30 cents more than the amounts listed below.)
- Within Denarau Island: $0.70 FJ per person
- Denarau Island to Nadi Town: $1.15 FJ per person
Bus Schedule
- 5:00 am to 6:00 am: Buses depart Nadi Bus Terminal every 30 minutes (first bus at 5:00 am)
- 6:00 am to 7:00 pm: Buses run every 5 minutes
- 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm: Buses operate every 10 minutes (last bus departs at 11:00 pm from Nadi Bus Terminal)
Important Note: All services on this bus route require the use of an e-transport card; cash is not accepted. While you may occasionally see a local making a small cash exchange with the driver, this is typically a “hoodwink” arrangement. For the full details on the e-transport card system operated by Vodafone, please visit the transportation page.
Denarau Shuttles (Bula Bus) offers a unique transport experience on Denarau Island with open buses that provide passengers with unobstructed views of the beautiful surroundings. Operating on a continuous loop, the Bula Buses connect major international hotels, the Denarau Golf & Racquet Club, and the Port Denarau Marina, departing approximately every 15 minutes from 7:30 am to 11:30 pm, seven days a week.
Tickets for unlimited all-day travel are priced at $11.00 per adult, with a special five-day pass available for $35. Children under 12 travel free with paying adults. The service features a thatched roof theme and conveniently circles the island, linking the port, resorts, waterpark, and golf course. The Bula Bus is the essential transport option for getting around Denarau Island. Tickets can be purchased at various locations, including:
- Denarau Golf & Racquet Club
- Sheraton Fiji Resort
- W-express Store
- The Westin Denarau Island Resort & Spa
- Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
- Hilton Fiji Beach Resort & Spa
- Radisson Blu Fiji Resort
- Wyndham Resort Denarau
- Port Denarau Marina
- The Terraces
| Denarau Island to: | Denarau Island to: |
|---|---|
| Nadi – 9 km | Nadi – 9 km |
| Sanasana – 52 km | Lautoka – 35 km |
| Sigatoka – 67 km | Ba – 80 km |
| Korotoga – 75 km | Rakiraki – 142 km |
| Pacific harbour – 147 km | Korovou – 193 km |
| Suva – 192 km | Nausori – 268 km |
| Suva – 271 km |