Queen's Wharf
Queen’s wharf was originally the main wharf for Suva. It was connected to Pier Street before the area underwent land reclamation works. It was dismantled in 1921 and replaced by the larger King’s Wharf at the present site in Walu Bay.
Last updated on 21 Nov 2024
Timeline
1881
The construction of Queen’s wharf begins on reclaimed land at a point more or less directly opposite Pier Street thus giving that street its name. The reclamation later became the sites for the old Post Office, the old Customs House, the old Produce Market and the old Suva Yacht Club. The Pier Hotel was once located on Pier Street until it was replaced by the Garrick Hotel in the 1920s.
1883
Queen’s wharf is completed
1900
The wharf was extended to allow for vessels over 4000 tons.
1914-18
King’s Wharf is completed during WWI
1921
The Queen’s wharf is dismantled.
References
James Whitelaw, People, land and government in Suva, Fiji (Canberra: ANU, 1966).