What To Wear In Fiji…
Reccommended Footwear
Fijians will often walk bare foot around the village or wear loose flip flops/sandals. Day to day when walking around the village or taking part in any physical activity, we recommend that you cover feet and wear good grip trainers
Flip flops should not be worn for any physical activities, walks or sports
Project Dependent:
- Bring Protective / Hard toe capped boots (for those on the building project only)
- Rugby or football boots or moulded studs are especially useful for sports projects.
Recommended Clothing List For Men..
We advise the following as a guide for all projects:
- 7-10 x T-shirts + Think Pacific T-shirt (received during the in-country briefing)
- 3-4 x Shorts
- 2 x Shirts (short sleeve)
- Underwear x10 pairs
- Flip Flops x 2
- Good Grip Trainers x 2
- Fleece/Hoodie x 1
- Jogging bottoms/ sweat pants x 1
- Rain Jacket / Waterproofs
- Swimming costume
You may wish to buy in Fiji…
- 1x Pocket Sulu / Bula shirt
- 1x Sulu. (you will also receive a free Think Pacific sulu in Fiji)
Recommended Clothing List For Women…
Please bring from home…
- 7-10 x Tshirts + Think Pacific T-Shirt (received during the in-country briefing)
- 3-4 x Shorts
- 3 x Shirts/Blouses
- 3 x Skirts/Midi Dresses
- 1 x Maxi Dress
- 1 x 3/4 Sports Leggings
- Underwear x10 pairs
- Flip Flops x 2
- Good Grip Trainers x 2
- Fleece/Hoodie x 1
- Jogging bottoms/ sweat pants x 1
- Rain Jacket / waterproofs
- Swimming costume
You may wish to buy in Fiji…
- 1x Fijian dress
- 1x Sulu (you will also receive a free Think Pacific sulu in Fiji)
Tips From Previous Think Pacific Participants…
“Bring only lightweight, easily washed and loose fitting clothes”
“Pack a rugby shirt or rugby related t-shirt, Fijians will go mad for any rugby related clothing!”
“For female volunteers, it can be good to have a pair of shorter length shorts to wear under your sarong, or for bedtime (or some light pyjamas)”
Buying Clothes In Fiji (All Prices In Fijian Dollars)
You have the opportunity to buy traditional Fijian clothes during your briefing. Please budget:
- Men’s Formal sulu – $40
- Men’s Bula Shirt – $30
- Fijian Dress – $45
- Sulu – $15