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Bilo Battery

Bilo Battery is a World War II Heritage Site situated just outside of Lami, Fiji Islands. It had two 6 inch guns, and two 4.7 inch guns, which were at one time were the largest guns in the southern hemisphere, and played an important part in the deference of Suva during the war. They were located there to guard the main passage in the reef leading in to the Suva Habour. Other gun batteries were constructed around Fiji at the same time around Fiji at around the same time, at Momi Bay in Nadi, and the Nasosonini Battery (and associated tunnels) on what is currently the grounds of the Secretariat for the Pacific Island Forum in Suva.

It is now maintained by the Fiji Museum, who help preserve the information surrounding it, and its historical importance in Fiji History. Open Days are often frequently organised to spread awareness about its history, both to locals, and to overseas visitors alike.

