Some islands in the Mamanucas take a few dozen guests and no day visitors at all. Two of them are worth knowing by name.
Vomo lies at the northern limit of the group, a volcanic hill above broad white beaches with a tiny satellite, Vomo Lailai, alongside. Its resort is among the most expensive in Fiji and unusual in being both luxurious and openly family-friendly. Navini is the opposite kind of small: a coral cay you can walk around in ten minutes, with around ten bures, all facing the beach, and guests who come back year after year.
Top things to do: Vomo & Navini
Climb Mount Vomo
A track leads to the top of Vomo’s hill for a view that takes in both the Mamanucas and the southern Yasawas.
Snorkel from the beach
Both islands have protected reef directly offshore, and both include boat trips to outer snorkelling sites.
Choose your own beach
On Navini the staff set up meals and loungers wherever you like around the island; on Vomo a picnic on Vomo Lailai is the classic outing.
How to get to Vomo & Navini
- Vomo: by resort launch from the mainland, or by helicopter or seaplane in about 15 minutes from Nadi.
- Navini: by the resort’s own boat from the mainland, around half an hour. Transfers are arranged with your booking.
- Neither island is on the public ferry route. See getting here for flight options.
Insider tips
- Neither island accepts casual day visitors — the scenic flight on our tours page is the only way to see them without staying.
- Navini’s few bures are booked far ahead by repeat guests; enquire early.
- Vomo rates include meals; check what activities are also covered.
Tours that include Vomo & Navini
These bookable experiences are the easiest way to see Vomo & Navini:
Scenic flight from €330 Nadi: 25-Minute Mamanuca Islands Scenic Flight
The reefs of the Mamanucas are at their most spectacular from above. This 25-minute flight from Nadi covers the lower islands; it is expensive for its length, so read recent reviews before booking.
- See the lower Mamanuca Islands from the air
- Coral reefs, sandbanks and resort islands below
- A short flight that fits any itinerary
