Located
just off the coast of Viti Levu by the city of Nadi, the Mamanuca
Islands are the drier region of Fiji, thus providing year-round
mild and sunny climate, and features more semi-arid landscape.
Made up of a dozen or so islands, the Mamanucas (pronounced
mama-nu-thas) provide a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers,
with coral reefs that are habitat to some of most beautiful
and exotic fish in the world. The crystal clear, warm sea makes
exploring the underwater caves, canyons and coral heads an exciting
and breathtaking experience.
Many of the Mamanucas are tiny enough to be inhabited by
only one resort on each island, giving visitors a sense of
complete privacy and retreat on their own tropical enchantment.
Mana and Malolo are the only resort islands that also have
Fijian settlements on them. Malololailai Island is home to
Plantation Island Resort and Musket Cove Island Resort. Malololailai,
which means “Little Malolo,” is a harbor stop
to yachts, and is the finish line for a yachting race from
Aukland to Fiji every June. The island also has a nine-hole
golf course.
The Mamanucas are easily accessible by plane from Nadi Airport
to Malololaiai. The Tiger IV, a high speed catamaran, departs
three times daily from Denarau Marina in Viti Levu, as does
the Malolo Cat catamaran. In addition, seaplanes and helicopter
services make getting to these exotic islands fast and easy.
Since this is your "once in a lifetime" tropical Mamanuca
Islands vacation, plan your Fiji vacation with your "Fiji
expert". Margi Arnold is a Fiji
Matai Specialist and certified travel consultant
(CTC) specializing in Fiji:
Located
just off the coast of Viti Levu by the city of Nadi, the Mamanuca
Islands are the drier region of Fiji, thus providing year-round
mild and sunny climate, and features more semi-arid landscape.
Made up of a dozen or so islands, the Mamanucas (pronounced
mama-nu-thas) provide a paradise for snorkelers and scuba divers,
with coral reefs that are habitat to some of most beautiful
and exotic fish in the world. The crystal clear, warm sea makes
exploring the underwater caves, canyons and coral heads an exciting
and breathtaking experience.
