6 Tickets & Entry Passes in the Pacific Islands Worth Giving a Whole Day

1.Hop-On Hop-Off / HOHO / All Day Pass (return ticket’s)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 81 reviews · from $10Our pick

Use one day pass to travel between Noumea’s cruise terminal, City Market, Port Plaisance, Baie des Citrons, Anse Vata Bay, Aquarium Road, and the New Caledonia Museum. Buses are advertised every 20 minutes, with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and onboard stop information. This is transport first, sightseeing commentary second.

“I had great hope with hop on off bus. I was thinking to explore as many places as I can. Tour guide did explain us the last bus will be at 03:00 PM and bus frequency will be 25-30 minutes. We took the bus around 10:00 AM reached lemon bay spent there time and at around 11:45 waited to catch another bus. Then we waited and waited next bus came around 01:30. So obviously many people watitng for so long and bus was overfilled. As soon as we left lemon bay one more bus started to follow us. SO our bus was overfilled and the bus right behind us was…”

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2.Skip the Line: Big Bula Waterpark Full Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 72 reviews · from $53

Spend 2 to 7 hours at Big Bula Waterpark on Denarau Island, using one mobile ticket for the park’s hydro slides, inflatable rides, pools, mini spa, and licensed café. The main slides suit older children and adults, while gentler play areas cater to younger children. Bring footwear for very hot paths.

“Every slide is must try and a great fun. Especially the fast rides and the mushroom Pool for kids. Nice seating around the very high water slides.”

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3.Tifajek Mud Pool & Hotspring Tours & Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 52 reviews · 150 - 390 minutes · from $21

Spend time at Tifajek’s Sabeto mud pools and hot springs near Nadi, coating your skin in natural mud before washing in warm pools. Choose entry only or hotel transfers, and add a traditional Fijian massage. English-speaking guides such as Mony explain the springs, while the full outing lasts about 2.5 to 6.5 hours depending on transport.

“Sensational day …great staff and driver a delight to have … Thanks for a great day …”

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4.Skip the Line: Swim & Play – Rentapau River & Eden on the River Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $14

Spend 30 minutes or up to three hours at Eden on the River, a self-guided nature park near Port Vila. Swim in clear Rentapau River pools, follow the rainforest circuit, read botanical signs, visit pigs and sheep, and use the playground. A cafe serves snacks and drinks, while hotel transfers cost extra.

“beautiful and tranquil place to visit. We spent 1-2 hours floating in the river and chilling out. Stairs to navigate down to the river with handrails but a bit tricky to get into the water from the bottom stair if you have any mobility issues. Hopefully thiRead more”

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5.Official: Sabeto Hotspring and Mud Pool Tours & Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · from $20

Travel from Nadi through Sabeto Valley to a natural mud wrap, mud bath, and hot spring soak. English-speaking guides share local stories along the way, and hotel transfers are included within Nadi. Add a Fijian massage if you want more time to relax. Bring water, a towel, spare clothes, and cash.

“Experience and pleasant moment of relaxation… Friendly staff… Typical setting 🤩”

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6.Zoological and Forestry Park Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $32

From Noumea’s cruise terminal, an air-conditioned vehicle takes you to Parc zoologique et forestier, a peaceful botanical garden and wildlife park. See native species such as Cagous, giant geckos, and flying foxes, then follow the marked path at your own pace. Admission and return transport are included, with up to three hours to explore.

“Nice place for a quiet walk. Map provided. Price includes round trip transportation and entry ticket. Much less expensive than cruise ship excursion.”

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