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Island · Tokoriki, Nadroga e Navosa
Ilha de Monuriki (Monuriki)
Uninhabited island in the northern Mamanuca Islands, with a rocky hill, white-sand beach and clear lagoon, where the island scenes of the film Cast Away were shot.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Ilha de Monuriki (Monuriki)
Monuriki is a small uninhabited island at the northern end of the Mamanuca group, with a rocky hill covered in low vegetation, a white-sand beach and a shallow clear-water lagoon. It became world-famous as the island where the scenes for Cast Away were filmed, the 2000 movie in which the character spends years alone on a Pacific island.
The island traditionally belongs to the people of Yanuya, the neighboring village, who look after it. Since 2011, Monuriki has been undergoing a program to restore native vegetation and protect the Fiji crested iguana, a rare species that lives on the western islands of the country.
Tours arrive by boat, land on the beach and allow time to walk the sand, swim and snorkel in the lagoon. Many visitors recreate scenes from the film, with the volleyball and words written in the sand.
Because the island is under the guardianship of the people of Yanuya, boats usually stop first at the village for the arrival ceremony (sevusevu), or carry a village representative. There are no facilities on the island, and everything taken there must return on the boat.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours on the island, in addition to boat time.
Best time
In the morning, when the light is good for photos and the sea is usually calmer. With high tide the lagoon is deeper for swimming. On very windy days, the landing may be canceled.
How to get there
Only by boat, from Tokoriki, Matamanoa, Mana and other northern Mamanuca islands, or on day trips from Denarau.
Tip
Bring water, sunscreen and a hat: there is no built shade or facilities on the beach. Take all your rubbish back with you.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ilha de Monuriki (Monuriki)
Is Monuriki the island from the film Cast Away?
Yes. The island scenes for the 2000 film Cast Away were filmed on Monuriki.
Can you stay overnight on Monuriki?
No. The island is uninhabited and protected, and visits are day trips.
Why do boats stop at Yanuya?
Because Monuriki is under the traditional guardianship of the people of Yanuya, and the visit begins with the arrival ceremony in the village.