Beaches in the Nadi Area
Momi Battery Historic Park
As the Japanese swept down from Papua New Guinea, the Solomon's Islands to parts of what is now Vanuatu and headed towards Fiji, defence positions were constructed by the 30th Battalion of the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces in key positions around the main islands of Viti Levu.
The capital city of Suva hosted at least three batteries and the Royal New Zealand Air force Base. In the west, Momi was selected as a battery site because it overlooked the Navula Passage. The passage offered on of the few breaks in the surrounding reef and was the spot where enemy ships could enter to attack Nadi Town and the adjoining airfield.
The battalion built eight cement structures that housed a command post, a fire control room, a rest room, two ammunition storerooms, two gun placements, and a range finder. In the two gun emplacements, the battalion installed two six-inch guns and mounted them facing the sea. While building the battery, the troops lived in tents while a large bure served as an Officers Mess.
In August 1942 a battalion of the United States Coast Artillery replaced the New Zealanders. The Americans remained at Momi until they were stationed at Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands in 1944.
Today the Momi Battery is in the care of the National Trust of Fiji Islands.
Opening Hours are 9 am to 5 pm daily.
For more information please contact the National Trust of Fiji at nationaltrust@connect.com.fj
Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple Nadi
The Hindu Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple located in Nadi is one of the town main landmarks and the religious center for the Hindu religion in Fiji, and is the largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere.
The temple is divided into 3 sections, the Sri Siva Subramaniya temple, which houses the statue of Murugan, which was carved in India, the second secion is the Genesh temple and the third is the Siva and Meenakski temple.
A refurbishment of all three temples was completed in Sepember,2006.
