Momi Guns, Momi Bay

This is a must-see for those who want to get off the beaten path. Momi Bay is a historical park with vintage World War II cannons that remind visitors of the constant threat that the British interests in the Pacific faced in the early 1940s. This one, though, is in Fiji, and it's 140 minutes from Suva with a short ascent to a calm region with breathtaking views. Due to their strategic location amidst the Pacific waters, the Fiji Islands were a prominent target for Japanese attacks as the shadow of World War II fell over the globe. New Zealand Expeditionary Forces built defenses at several sites across Viti Levu to prevent the islands from falling into enemy hands. In order to preserve the Navula Passage, a dangerous break in the western reef, Momi was chosen as one of these places.

After being built by New Zealanders in 1941, the United States Coast Artillery arrived in 1942 to provide replacement soldiers, which remained stationed there until 1944. The National Trust of Fiji Islands now looks after the battery, which reflects a proud moment in Fiji's history. The National Trust of Fiji repaired the property, which was officially inaugurated in2017. A visitor information center was built and the eight cement structures were repainted in the customary camouflage motif.

Location: Nadi, Fiji