For meetings, as a reward destination, or as a crafty add-on to a business trip in Australia or New Zealand, Fiji ticks all the boxes with its uncharted,deserted isles and clear-as-cystal waters, writes Amanda Linnell

Fiji’s Coral Coast Surf & Turf

An easy 19km drive from Nadi and you’re amongst the luscious tropical scenery of the Coral Coast. Extending for some 95km, this is where ‘Caribbean’ pine mountains cascade down to the shores, sugar cane grows in the fields and endless golden beaches and coral lagoons beckon you to dive right in. Luxury resorts are dotted all along the coast, so when the mood takes you, swing into one and order a cocktail or some lunch.

The Coral Coast and its Pacific Harbour are also home to some of Fiji’s best surfing breaks and international surfing competitions are held here often during the year. At Pacific Harbour you’ll find the Arts Village, a cultural centre and an 18-hole golf course. Known as Fiji’s ‘soft adventure capital’, there are all sorts of ways to entertain yourself. Try zip lining (http://zip-fiji.com), which will see you soar through the rainforest’s canopy using a series of adrenalin-inciting cables. Or you can explore some of Fiji’s most spectacular terrain by rafting or kayaking along two of its top liquid pathways – the Upper Navua Gorge and Wainikoroiluva (www.riversfiji.com). Located just inland from picturesque Sigatoka Town, the Sigatoka River Safari (www.sigatokariver.com) brings visitors to a traditional Fijian village on a high-speed jet boat.

From Pacific Harbour, take a boat to the island of Beqa, which is just 7.5 km away. Known for its diving, surfing and fishing, Beqa is also home to the famous Fiji firewalkers who walk barefoot across hot volcanic rocks, without feeling a thing. Try it if you dare.

Getting there: Nadi is a four-hour flight from Auckland or Sydney. Jump on a local bus from Nadi to Pacific Harbour; this is a great way to meet the locals. Boats and charters leave regularly from there. www.beqa.com