Before you go

Your trip to Matamanoa.

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

Matamanoa – Nadroga e Navosa Destination Mamanuca Islands about 76 km from Sigatoka

How to get there

Aeroporto Internacional de Nadi (NAN) Namaka · 44 km
Port Denarau Marina (barcos para as ilhas) Denarau · 38 km

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

The island is on the route of the catamarans departing from Port Denarau Marina; there are also air transfers from Nadi. The boat takes about 1.5 hours from Denarau; there are seaplanes and helicopters from Nadi.

How many days

Three to five nights, for beach time, snorkeling and the excursions to Yanuya and Monuriki.

When to go

From May to October, the dry season, days are usually sunny and the sea calmer for crossings. From November to April there is more rain 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 small; you walk around on foot, and excursions are 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 Matamanoa

Morning
Yanuya Village
Take a boat to Yanuya, participate in the welcome ceremony and watch the women shaping the pottery.
Afternoon
Monuriki
Head to Monuriki to walk on the beach from the film Cast Away and swim in the lagoon.
Late afternoon
Snorkeling at Matamanoa
Return to the island and snorkel the shallow reefs around the beach.
Evening
Sunset
Watch the sunset on the beach, which faces west.

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

Is Matamanoa close to Monuriki?

Yes. Monuriki is a few minutes by boat, and excursions depart from the island.

What is Yanuya pottery?

It is the pottery handmade by the women of Yanuya village, neighboring Matamanoa, using traditional Fijian technique.

Does Matamanoa have a beach for swimming?

Yes. The crescent beach has shallow reefs for snorkeling; high tide is the best time for swimming.

How to get to Matamanoa?

It’s about a 1.5-hour boat ride from Denarau, or a few minutes by seaplane or helicopter from Nadi.

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