Natadola Beach Ranked At The Top Of New Zealand Travellers’ Pick
Kiwis have been longing for a stretch of sand on Viti Levu above all others, according to a survey of New Zealand holiday makers. Natadola Beach in Fiji has been voted the most beautiful outside the shores of Aotearoa.
Wednesday 02 March 2022 | 09:30
Natadola beach’s undeniable attraction has been recognized.
Kiwis have been longing for a stretch of sand on Viti Levu above all others, according to a survey of New Zealand holiday makers.
Natadola Beach in Fiji has been voted the most beautiful outside the shores of Aotearoa.
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The beach beauty contest asked travellers to compare holiday snaps from seaside locations around the world.
Pitted against the sand castle lined La Pelosa in Sardina and Rio’s famous party beach Copacabana, Natadola was voted most picturesque with a whopping 42 per cent of the votes.
The strand’s unspoilt white sand and pristine coral won over the travel starved voters.
45 minutes away from Nadi Airport the unspoiled beachfront hides the fact it is home to not one but two spa resorts, Yatule and the InterContinental.
Tourism Fiji’s New Zealand regional director Sonya Lawson, said it was not a surprise.
“Natadola is a must-visit for travellers coming to Fiji."
"Its crystal clear waters and picture-perfect scenery makes it one of the most popular destinations on the island,” she said.
The results came on top of further good news that vaccinated New Zealanders will soon be able to travel without isolation.
LIST AND RANKING:
- Natadola Beach, Fiji – 41.5 per cent
- Bai Dam Trau, Con Dao Islands, Vietnam – 16.3 per cent
- La Pelosa Beach, Sardinia, Italy – 15.7 per cent
- Greenfield Beach, Australia – 6.7 per cent
- Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – 5.8 per cent
- Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States – 5.4 per cent
- Praia de Marinha, The Algarve, Portugal – 5.4 per cent
- Camps Bay Beach, Cape Town, South Africa – 3.4 per cent
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