Fiji Map -Mamanuca Island Group - Bluewater Developments (FIJI)

Map of Mamanuca Island Group - FIJI

The Mamanuca (pronounced Mah-mah-noo-tha) islands lie in a majestic arc, only a short distance from the mainland of Viti Levu, curving to the north-west, and almost touching the Yasawa chain. The furthest of the islands, Tokoriki, is less than 20 miles from Nadi International Airport. There are 10 small island resorts and each has its own distinct market. What they all have in common is the vacation atmosphere relaxation on the beach, water activities, the sunset bar and night entertainment.

The group consists of a dozen or so small volcanic islands and many more tiny coral islands just large enough to support a small resort. The sea surrounding the islands is sublime: its colors are gorgeous and it's beautifully warm, excellent for snorkeling and diving, and full of sea life. Most Mamanuca resorts have excellent facilities for the water enthusiast, including dive masters, sea kayaks, deep sea fishing and parasailing. This is the place to go! There are 13 islands in all, not counting those covered by the Pacific at high tide and they all share in common pristine white sandy beaches, waving palms, crystal blue waters and, at night, the cooling influence of the trade winds.

The Mamanucas are essentially volcanic outcrops pushed up from the ocean floor in a gigantic earthquake thousands of years ago. Some are especially significant in Fijian folklore. From the air you can see that the Mamanucas group is in fact two clusters known as Mamanuca-i-ra and Mamanuca-i-cake. Within the Mamanucas is the Malolo group, three miles inside the barrier reef, extending in a curve for about 75 miles. A number of resort islands are scattered throughout the Malolo group, each offering comfortable casual bure (Fijian style cottage) accommodation, a relaxing holiday atmosphere and a range of water activities. There are boat excursions, fishing trips and water sports including water skiing, wind surfing, snorkeling, diving, sailing, speed boat riding, and coral viewing.

Malololailai is the center for most tourism to and from the Mamanucas, with a safe anchorage, a cosmopolitan community of Fijians and Indians and an airstrip serviced regularly from Nadi.
Other resort islands within the group include Beachcomber Island, Castaway Island,
Malolo Levu Island, Mana Island, Matamanoa Island, Musket Cove, Naviti, Plantation Island,
Tavarua Island, Treasure Island and Tokoriki, which is located the furthest from the mainland. .
Learning how to dive. taking a course at Mana Island, which has a splendid beach.

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