Trip to Castaway, Fiji: how to get there, how many days and when to go

Castaway – Nadroga e Navosa Destination Mamanuca Islands about 61 km from Sigatoka

How to get there

Aeroporto Internacional de Nadi (NAN) Namaka · 36 km
Port Denarau Marina (barcos para as ilhas) Denarau · 27 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Boats on the Mamanuca route depart from Port Denarau Marina. The boat takes about 1 hour from Denarau; there are also seaplanes and helicopters from Nadi.

How many days

Three to five nights, for beach time, snorkeling, kayaking and one or two boat trips.

When to go

From May to October, the dry season, days are usually sunny. From November to April it is hotter and wetter; it is cyclone season.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The island is small and has no roads for cars; everything is done on foot or by boat.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Castaway

Morning
Snorkel at the reef
Snorkel on the reef in front of the beach, with the water calmer in the morning.
Afternoon
Kayaking on the lagoon
Paddle around the lagoon surrounding the island and stop at one of the beaches on the other side.
Late afternoon
Trip to neighbouring islands
Take a boat trip to a nearby island or to a village with a guide.
Evening
Sunset
End the day on the west-facing beach.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Are Castaway and Qalito the same island?

Yes. Qalito is the Fijian name; Castaway is the name by which the island is known to tourists.

Is Castaway the island from the movie Cast Away?

No. The film was shot on Monuriki in the northern Mamanucas. Castaway is further south.

Is the island good for children?

It is popular with families, with calm-water beaches at high tide and sea activities.

How to get to Castaway?

By boat from Denarau in about 1 hour, or by seaplane and helicopter from Nadi.

Your trip to Castaway.