Mamanuca Islands of Fiji are a volcanic archipelago lying to the west of Nadi and to the south of the Yasawa Islands. The group, a popular tourist destination, consists of about 20 islands, but about seven of these are covered by the Pacific Ocean at high tide.
The Mamanuca Islands, just off the coast of Denarau offer crystal clear waters, palm fringed sandy beaches and live coral reefs. There are islands, villages, resorts to visit, snorkel and swim.
ACTIVITIES
Port Denarau is the gateway to the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands. You can take day trips from Denarau to the Mamanuca Islands or find a resort to stay overnight.
Activities in the Mamanucas include sailing, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, semi-submersible coral viewing, diving, swimming with reef sharks, windsurfing, hiking, visiting villages, mini golf and discovering secluded beaches.
DINING
It won’t surprise anybody that Fiji’s cuisine features a lot of seafood. However, it may surprise those not familiar with Fiji’s history that it also includes numerous Indian dishes introduced by Indian laborers brought over in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Kokoda is a Fijian delicacy similar to ceviche or Hawaiian poke. It consists of pieces of raw fish marinated in lemon juice and coconut milk, often accompanied by pepper, onion and tomato.
Rourou soup is a smooth and creamy soup made from blended taro leaves and coconut milk.
Fresh tropical fruit is also popular on the islands, including plantains, papaya, mango and pawpaw.