Before you go

Your trip to Mana.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Mana – Nadroga e Navosa Destination Mamanuca Islands about 67 km from Sigatoka

How to get there

Pista de Mana (MNF) 1 km
Aeroporto Internacional de Nadi (NAN) Namaka · 36 km
Port Denarau Marina (barcos para as ilhas) Denarau · 31 km

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

Catamarans depart Port Denarau Marina several times a day; seaplanes and helicopters also reach the island. The catamaran takes about 1 hour from Denarau. Mana's airstrip receives short flights from Nadi.

How many days

Three to five nights, to alternate between the island's beaches, snorkeling and boat trips to Monuriki and nearby islets.

When to go

From May to October days are usually dry and sunny. From November to April there is more shower-like rain, the water becomes warmer and 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 explored on foot via trails between the beaches, and trips are made 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 Mana

Morning
Snorkeling at the beach
Start with snorkeling on the reefs that lie at the edge of Mana's beaches, taking advantage of the calm morning water.
Afternoon
Walk around the island
Follow the trail that links the north and south beaches of the island, stopping at the viewpoints.
Late afternoon
Boat trip
In the mid-afternoon, take a boat trip to Monuriki or a nearby islet.
Evening
Sunset
Watch the sunset on the west-facing beach of the island.

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

Does Mana have good beaches for snorkeling?

Yes. There are reefs close to the shore that can be reached by swimming from the beach at high tide.

Does Mana have a Fijian village?

Yes, a small village; visits are made with a guide or organized by the accommodation.

How long does it take from Denarau to Mana?

About 1 hour by catamaran. There are also short flights from Nadi to the island's airstrip.

Can you go from Mana to Monuriki?

Yes. There are boat trips from Mana to Monuriki, the island from the film Cast Away, and to nearby islets.

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