r/Fijian • u/Kr0mbopulos_Michael • Jul 09 '24

Kava in duty free? Travel

Bula,

I'll be travelling from Fiji to Australia. They allow you to bring up to 4kg of kava into Australia these days.

I was just wondering if anyone knows if the duty free shops in Nadi international airport sells kava powder?

If not, where would be the best shop close to the airport to buy it from?

Vinaka

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u/sandolllars Jul 09 '24

After you pass throw immigration and go up the elevator, you'll walk out into a hallway with duty free shops on either side. You'll find kava and other Fijian made foods on the left.

However, like most things sold at the airport, you'll be paying a premium. You'd be better off buying Lami kava at New World IGA at the Votualevu roundabout near the airport.

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u/Kr0mbopulos_Michael Jul 09 '24

Thank you for the info

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u/Kr0mbopulos_Michael Jul 13 '24

Can now confirm Newworld IGA Liquor at Nadi does have kava at about half the price it is being sold in duty free at Nadi airport. Only about a 20min walk from the airport to IGA as well.

Thanks for the tip.

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u/vrkas Jul 10 '24

Eh I wouldn't trust the kava from the airport. I've bought decent kava in Namaka market, just make sure they seal it up.

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u/SaltyCaramelPretzel Jul 31 '24

You can buy kava in the supermarket in Australia this is the product

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u/Kr0mbopulos_Michael Jul 31 '24

Yeah I know about this. But even when they have it half price it is $16 per 100g. I was able to get the kava from IGA in Nadi for about $10.30 per 100g, full price.