WaiMakare Forest Farm
FJD $135.00 per adult | FJD $68.00 per child
After being collected from your hotel, enjoy a short drive up into the hills to reach the secluded WaiMakare Forest Farm. You will be welcomed to the beautiful homestead garden and embark on your nature walk to discover a range of healing plants and weeds along with other herbs and spices.
As you trek up through the agro-forestry farming area, you will come across many different cultivars of edible plants that have been collected and planted with the hopes of preserving them for future generations.
Continue through the farm and you will soon find yourself amongst the lush green native rainforest. Walking through the tranquil forest it is easy to forget that you are only 15 minutes from the bustling city! A wide variety of healing plants grow within the forest, along with many other trees and shrubs used for generations by Fijians in day to day life. Information on each of these plants is readily available on the hand held tablets given to guests as they walk through this ‘Living Museum’ with their knowledgeable guide.
Out of the forest and back to the homestead, you are then welcomed into the environmentally-friendly Farm House where you will have the opportunity to sample a selection of herbal medicines and try out traditional mat weaving or coconut scraping. Relax and sit down to enjoy a fresh cup of organic juice and snacks made from fresh local produce, before boarding the return transfer back to your hotel.
Maximum 10 pax | Tour operates Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday | Children 3 to 11 years at child rate, children under 3 years are free of charge
What to bring: It is recommended to wear suitable hiking clothing and footwear, and bring along your water bottle and insect repellent.
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About WaiMakare
WaiMakare Forest Farm is a small family-run forest farm nestled in the lush green hills of Wailoku, just 15 minutes from Suva City, Fiji.
With just under 12 acres of land, the WaiMakare Forest Farm is home to many varieties of native and endemic Fijian plants and medicinal herbs, as well as a small apiary.
The farm has been established with the purpose of educating people on the value of these plants and the traditional knowledge associated with them. Both of which are being lost with the advent of commercialization.
Hear Their Story
Discover Fiji's native fauna
The WaiMakare Forest Farm Tour
9:00am
Pick up from your hotel. Transfers are available for the Suva City, Lami and Colo-i-Suva areas only.
9:30am
Arrive at the WaiMakare Forest Farm for your introduction and briefing.
10:00am
Disembark on a Nature Walk through the forest trail with your guide, learning about the local plants along the way.
11:00am
Head inside the Farm House and take part in hands-on traditional Fijian activities; mat- weaving and coconut husking.
11:30am
Sample a range of organic medicinal juices sourced from the farm.
12:00pm
Enjoy a Farm to Table selection of organic refreshments and snacks.
12:30pm
Take in the serene views and browse the WaiMakare boutique products.
1:00pm
Depart the WaiMakare Forest Farm and head back to your hotel.
