13 tiny islands of the Mamanuka archipelago are located on the west coast of Fiji's main island, Viti-Levu. Almost on each island - no more than one hotel, only about two dozen luxury beach resorts. Beautiful reefs, lagoons and underwater life attract divers to the archipelago, and the "right" winds - surfers and yachtsmen. But nevertheless the main specialization of this tropical paradise is rest of the newlyweds.
How to get here
You can get to the most luxurious islands of Mamanuka by water or by air, the price is approximately the same, but it is better, of course, to fly aki bird. Firstly, the views are unrealistically beautiful, and secondly, it's just faster (no more than 15 minutes). Sun Air flies daily from Nadi to Manu (about 90 USD) and Malololailai (70 USD), as well as Turtle Airways and Pacific Island Seaplanes (the flight is more expensive, but there are even helicopters).
The popular "yellow boat", which is actually called the Yasawa Flyer, belongs to the company Awesome Adventures and connects the island of South-Sea and on the request of Bounty and Beachcomber. In addition to them, the catamarans of the companies Beachcomber Island Cruises (45 USD), Malolo Cat I & II (50 minutes between Malololailai and Denarau), South Sea Cruises (which have two high-speed catamarans and they connect almost all the islands of the archipelago, delivering not only to Nadi, but also between the Mamanuk land sites.)
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Hotels
As already mentioned above, most of the hotels in Mamanuka are occupied by separate islands, providing its tourists with a lot of opportunities for active beach recreation, as well as for lazy idleness. For example, the small and very cozy corner of Mamanuka, which fans like seclusion - is the resort of Navini Island Resort, where there are only 10 small bunaglos with patios and a spa. Surrenders to him freely settled on the secluded island of Tokoriki Island Resort, which is often chosen by newlyweds and couples in love.
Family tourists often stay at the Bounty Island Resort. But Malolo Island is preferred by youth and surfers, in particular its hotel Funky Fish Beach Resort. In Malololailai, in comparison with the rest of the islands, Mamanuka is a truly great choice of hotels - already three: the Plantation Island Resort with houses for up to four people, as well as Lomani Island Resort and Muscet Cove. Luxurious suites, standing at the very edge of the water, search on the island of Mana in Mana Island Resort & Spa.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Mamanuka
Most of the beauty of the archipelago is of a natural nature, therefore all local excursions are usually sharpened for inspection of some beach, forest or cave .The only exception is a visit to the traditional Fijian village of Soleu on Malolo Island, where white gentlemen from the Old World are entertained with colorful cava ceremonies .In addition, there is a nice souvenir shop and a small church .The second most popular tour is a trip to Monoriki, where Tom Hanks talked to a volleyball, going crazy with loneliness as the victim of a plane crash in the movie "Outcast" .Here you can even visit the cave where the hero of the charming Tom's lived .
Leisure
For fans to rest actively on Mamanuka presents a whole bouquet of services. For example, from the marina of Malololailai Island you can swim under snow-white sails or even go on a cruise in search of dolphins. Here, by the way, there is also a golf course for 9 holes (the second 9-hole field of Mamanuka is located in the Plantation Island Resort).
Fans of diving in the archipelago and paradise - local dive sites have long been considered one of the best in the world. It is worth to visit the island of Mana, where scuba divers are waiting for two places for immersion: Big W and Gotham City.
The second most popular sport on Mamanuke is surfing. Tanned pumped-up guys and sports girls with an armpit board are waiting in the south-west of Malolo. A good surf-center is at the resort of Funky Fish Fiji Surfing Resort. (It also offers crab hunting, deep-sea fishing and kiteboarding.) Wadigi Island Resort has kayaking and kayaking or glass-bottomed boats along the coast. And on Malolo - excellent trekking trails to the top of the island, from where dizzying views of the chains of the islands of Mamanuk and Yasawa open. Photo by Mamanuki (9)