Wai Tui International

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Sports & AdventureWailoaloa/Nadi

DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking

Duration4 daysListed event span

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forCompetition, enduranceThe event's defining feature is its blend of

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: FJD

CategorySports & AdventureFestival type

The story

Wai Tui International in Wailoaloa/Nadi

Wai Tui International is a va'a outrigger canoe regatta at Wailoaloa Beach, Nadi, drawing paddlers from across the Pacific and beyond for V1 and V6 racing spanning sprints to marathon distances. Revived in 2026 after a fourteen-year gap, it honors founder Colin Philp's legacy while re-establishing Fiji's place on the regional paddling circuit. Expect beachfront viewing of starts and finishes with much of the marathon racing happening offshore.

Nearly 300 outrigger canoe paddlers from as far as Australia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Nauru, the Solomon Islands and the United States lined up on Wailoaloa Beach in Nadi for the revived Wai Tui International, a va'a paddling regatta that returned in 2026 after a fourteen-year absence from Fiji's international sporting calendar.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The event's defining feature is its blend of genuine international competition and accessible beachfront viewing: nearly 300 paddlers from eight or more Pacific and international nations compete in V1 solo and V6 six-person canoes across junior, open and masters divisions, with race distances ranging from 500-meter sprints to 24-kilometer marathons

The mystery stays covered

That range is unusually broad for a single regatta

The city starts moving

Its 2026 revival after fourteen years off the calendar, explicitly honoring founder Colin Philp, gives the event a specific competitive lineage within Pacific va'a paddling rather than functioning as a generic beach sports day

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Outrigger canoe (va'a) racing rooted in Pacific Islander seafaring and canoe-building traditions

Water and renewal

Living ritual

revived here as competitive regional sport rather than ceremonial practice

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Base the route around Wailoaloa/Nadi; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.

What to wear

Beachwear with sun protection, such as a rash guard or light long sleeves, given hours spent on open sand with little shade.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near Wailoaloa/Nadi or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

FJD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map18.07 S, 178.51 E Open in Google Maps

Wailoaloa/Nadi, Western, Fiji

Nearest airportNAN — Nadi

TransportBase the route around Wailoaloa/Nadi; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.

Stay areaStay near Wailoaloa/Nadi or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Wai Tui International?

Wai Tui International is listed for Past edition: 3–6 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Wai Tui International take place?

The festival is listed in Wailoaloa/Nadi, Fiji. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Wailoaloa/Nadi, Western, Fiji

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Wai Tui International

Wai Tui International in Wailoaloa/Nadi

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Wailoaloa/Nadi, Western, Fiji

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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