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Province · Nadi, Costa dos Corais e ilhas
Nadroga e Navosa
Nadroga and Navosa stretches from the Coral Coast, with Sigatoka, Natadola and the dunes, to the Mamanuca islands, home to the island resorts and Monuriki, the island from the film Cast Away.
In the photo: Sigatoka Dunes (Nadroga and Navosa)
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The province
Get to know Nadroga e Navosa
The province of Nadroga and Navosa occupies the southwest of Viti Levu and the Mamanuca islands, west of Nadi. Nadroga is the coastal part; Navosa is the inland mountainous area, cut by the Sigatoka River valley, known for vegetable and produce farming.
The Coral Coast runs along the south of the island, with resorts and beaches protected by the reef. Sigatoka is the valley town and sits next to the Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park, on UNESCO’s tentative list. Natadola Beach, Korolevu and the Kula Wild Adventure Park, with Fiji birds and reptiles, complete the stretch.
The Mamanuca are small islands 30 to 90 minutes by boat from Denarau: Malolo Lailai, Malolo, Mana, Castaway (Qalito), Tokoriki and Matamanoa, with lagoons and snorkeling. Monuriki, uninhabited, is the island where Cast Away (2000) was filmed, and the floating bar Cloud 9 sits over the reef.
To the south, the island of Vatulele is known for masi, the bark-cloth fabric, and for the sacred red prawns in the rock pools.
Destinations
1 destination in Nadroga e Navosa
Cities
6 cities in Nadroga e Navosa in the guide
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Castaway
Castaway is the name by which the island of Qalito in the Mamanucas is known. It is covered in forest and surrounded by white-sand beaches and reefs. It is a single-resort island about 1 hour by boat from Denarau, popular with families and with visitors who want snorkeling, kayaking and boat trips to nearby islands.
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Malolo
Malolo is the largest island in the Mamanucas, with forested hills, white-sand beaches and two Fijian villages, including Solevu, home of the islands’ traditional chief. It lies next to Malolo Lailai, about 45 minutes by boat from Denarau, and combines beach accommodations with village visits and trails to viewpoints.
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Malolo Lailai
Malolo Lailai is one of the islands closest to Denarau, in the southern Mamanuca group, with a sheltered lagoon that serves as an anchorage for yachts crossing the Pacific. It has an airstrip, a marina and a few accommodations. It is the base for the southern reef breaks, such as Cloudbreak, and for snorkeling and diving trips in the lagoon.
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Mana
Mana is an island in the Mamanuca group with several white-sand beaches, a Fijian village and accommodations in various categories, about a 1-hour catamaran ride from Denarau. The island became known for serving as a base for survival reality show recordings, and the sea around it has reefs for snorkeling and diving right off the beach.
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Matamanoa
Matamanoa is a small island in the western Mamanuca, with a white sand crescent beach and shallow reefs around. It is a single-resort island, about a 1.5-hour boat ride from Denarau, neighboring Monuriki and Yanuya, the village where women make handmade pottery.
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Tokoriki
Tokoriki is an island in the northern Mamanuca Islands, covered in forested hills with a west-facing beach where the sunset is the highlight of the day. It is about a 1½-hour boat ride from Denarau and is the closest base for Monuriki, the island from the film Cast Away, and for Yanuya, the village of potters.
When to go
In the dry season, from May to October, the sea is usually clearer for the islands and snorkeling, and humidity is lower. November to April is the hot, rainy period, which includes cyclone season. The Mamanuca and the west coast generally have sunshine most of the year.
Getting there
Nadi International Airport (NAN) is the arrival point for both parts of the province. Confirm before booking. The Coral Coast lies south of Nadi along Queens Road, with buses, taxis and resort transfers. For the Mamanuca, fast boats depart from Denarau marina; some islands also receive seaplanes and helicopters.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions about Nadroga e Navosa
Mamanuca or the Coral Coast: where to stay?
The Mamanuca are small islands with resorts, lagoons and snorkeling, less than two hours by boat from Denarau. The Coral Coast is on Viti Levu, with beaches, the Sigatoka dunes and drives along the road. Many people combine both.
Can you visit the island from the film Cast Away?
Yes. Monuriki is uninhabited, and boat trips depart from Denarau and neighboring Mamanuca islands, with stops for snorkeling and beach time.
What to see at the Sigatoka Dunes?
Sand dunes at the mouth of the Sigatoka River, with trails of a few hours through vegetation and along the sea. The national park has a visitor centre and is on UNESCO’s tentative list.
Is Natadola Beach good for swimming?
Natadola has a wide cove of white sand, and on calm days the water is good for swimming and stand-up paddling. In rough seas, choose the more sheltered part of the bay and follow local guidance.