Threads Of Time | The Voyage & First Arrival Of Fijians | Ancient Secrets Of Fiji. Long before Fiji appeared on maps, these islands were untouched—rich, wild, and demanding respect. Around 3,500–3,000 years ago, skilled Austronesian voyagers, closely linked to the Lapita people, crossed the vast Pacific guided by stars, winds, and waves. They arrived on Fiji’s main islands, bringing plants, animals, and deep ocean knowledge, and adapted to a new land through farming, fishing, and cooperation. Ar