Be awed by the magnificent reefs, secluded beaches and hilltophiking trails on this laid-back island in the Yasawa Island chain.
Gorgeous beaches and lagoonsencircle Nacula Island, one of the largest islands in Fiji’s Yasawa Islandchain. Secluded strips of white sand give way to clear waters and colourfulreefs, offering some of the best snorkelling and diving in the country. Seaturtles and diverse species of multi-hued fish whirl beneath the waves. Exploreinland on Nacula to find a varied landscape of rolling hills and scenic peakslinked by hiking trails.
Dive into Nacula’s pristinewaters with a dive class and explore the island’s deeper seas. Attend abeginner course with one of the several dive centres or resorts. Join a charterboat trip to some of the island’s best dive spots, such as underwater caves anddazzling reefs. Some small boat charters can be booked through your hotel orresort.
Head inland from Nacula’s beachesand explore the island’s extensive hiking trails. Wander along the paths overgentle slopes and stunning peaks, some reaching 200 metres (656 feet) inheight. Take in views of the island and surrounding reefs before strolling downto the villages scattered throughout the hiking path. Meet the locals and theschool children who come to say hello.
Stay on Nacula Island for a fewdays to best experience its beauty and laid-back tempo. Choose from a range ofcamping areas and dorm-style accommodation or splurge on a room in an upscaleresort or hotel. The resort at Oarsman Bay is locally owned and situated on oneof the island’s finest beaches, nearby the village of Nacula.
Nacula Island is approximately 90kilometres (55 miles) from Viti Levu, the main island in Fiji. With a10-kilometre (6-mile) length and 3-kilometre (2-mile) width, Nacula Island isthe Yasawa Island group’s third-largest landmass. Reach Nacula by fastcatamaran, seaplane and helicopter from several other islands around Fiji.
