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Nanuya Island Resort is situated in the beautiful Yasawa Group of Islands of Fiji.
White sandy beach, fabulous snorkeling, amazing diving only minutes away and with only 4 deluxe villas and 8 traditional tree house bures you will never feel crowded or restricted in what you do or don’t do within cultural bounds.

Do Everything or Nothing!

At Nanuya Island Resort, Yasawa Fiji, we try to make your experience as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

The Resort
Fringed by coconut palms, white sandy beach and azure waters with spacious grounds and designed for minimal environmental impact. You can do as little or as much as you like.
Situated on 10 acres of land and is located on the northern tip of Nanuya Lai Lai Island, adjacent to Turtle Island, on the Blue Lagoon midway in the Yasawa Group. We class ourselves as a 3 to 4 Star Resort, with a total of 12 Units to cater for your accommodation needs. The Resort is generated with 24 hour electricity ( 240 volts / 50 hertz )

Lounge and Bar

Whether you are making new friends or just relaxing, this is the perfect place for an afternoon or evening cocktail. Sing along with the band boys and join in for a bowl of Kava.

Dining

Our Chefs from the Taba (Tamba) Restaurant cater to all discerning tastes. We offer a delicious a-la-carte All Day and Evening Dinning Menus . Apart from a-la-carte we do have the occasional Themed Dinners and Entertainment. We pride ourselves on using as much of the local produce as possible venturing from European to Traditional Fijian, Indian and Asian Cuisine. Special dietary requirements may also be catered for. Food service begins at 8am and last orders are by 9pm. Special dietary requirements may also be catered for, please advise when booking. Meals range from FJ$15 to FJ$45. Continental Breakfast is included in your Accommodation Rate

Getting Here

Option 1 – Awesome Adventures Yasawa Flyer.
Travel by scenic Catamaran boat ride through the beautiful . Your half day boat cruise has you Resort hopping and mingling with fellow travelers in search of the same experience.
Yasawa Flyer Boat Transfers
Departure ex Port Denarau Marina – 8.30am
Resort – 1.15pm.
Departure From Nanuya Island Resort
Departure Ex Nanuya – 1.35pm
Arrival at Port Denarau Marina – 5.45pm
There is one boat departure per day with pick / drop off en route. Transfer cost Denarau Marina to or From Nanuya Island Resort
Captains Lounge
Standard Transfer
Please note that the Awesome Adventures Ferry arrives at Nanuya Island Resort ( 1.15pm ) and moors in the bay. Here our complimentary tender boat will transfer you from the Ferry to the Beach.
It will mean climbing from the Ferry platform onto the tender boat……..all care is taken and help given to hand you over to the tender boat crew.
Please keep in mind, the tender boat will be landing on a beach….not a jetty ……so please be ready to get the toes wet and start your holiday – no shoes, just sand under the feet feel.
Should you wish to visit other islands in the Yasawa Group – the Yasawa Flyer would be the boat you catch to get around to these islands.
For bookings you can contact us and we can help you book your transfers.
Yasawa Flyer have a courtesy bus shuttle that picks and drops passengers from Airport Hotels to Denarau Marina
Option 2. – Turtle Airways OR Seaplane transfer.
The Seaplane Transfer.
Bookings for the seaplane is done direct with the company. Please note that luggage allowance is 15kg per person and flights are only done during daylight hours.
Please note that they do not have a set time for flights. You will need to contact the company to book time and flight. Please keep in mind that the seaplane company do change their times of flights even on day of flight.

Island Living

Deluxe Villa’s are located amongst the swaying palms and just a short walk to the beach. Tree top traditional bures are nestled along the hillside overlooking the bay.

Deluxe Villas

Our 4 Deluxe Villas ( a spacious 180sq. ft ), are located amongst the swaying coconut palms, a short walk to the beach and close to the main complex. Each Villa has its own en-suite (cold & hot solar running water) with coffee & tea making facilities, mini fridge and mini safe. towels and complimentary shampoo, conditioner and bathing soap provided. All bures are fan cooled with mosquito nets and electric plug mosquito deterrent are available in room if required.
The Villa can accommodate a maximum of 4 guests only, – Queen size double and 2 single beds.

Deluxe Villa's are a couple of steps from the beach. Drift off to sleep with the gentle lapping of the waves, and wake refreshed with each new day.

Bure Shower

View

Traditional Tree House

Our 8 Traditional Bures are nestled along the hillside amongst the trees, fauna and flora in a natural environment overlooking the lagoon.
Each Bure has its own private bathroom facilities (cold & hot solar running water), with coffee & tea making facilities, mini fridge and mini safe. towels and complimentary shampoo, conditioner and bathing soap provided. All bures are fan cooled with mosquito nets and electric plug mosquito deterrent are available in room if required.
The Bure can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests only, either double or 2 single beds.

Island Activities...

There are a number of activities to be enjoyed while at Nanuya Island Resort.
These include:

	Snorkelling and guided snorkelling trips
	SCUBA Diving and Dive Courses
	Fish feeding
	Kayaking
	Fishing
	Visit the Sawa-I-Lau caves
	Guided village visits.
	Island Massage

Snorkelling

Snorkelling and guided snorkelling trips – a number of spots off the beach which have a number of marine life living. From Clown Fish ( Nemos ) to puffer fishes, you will find a number of marine life growing and coming back to life. See the Dive Shop for Mask and Snorkel – $5 for the set for your whole stay. Fins can also be hired – FJ$5 per person for the pair for your whole stay. For Snorkel Trip enquire at the Dive Shop or Reception.

SCUBA Diving

SCUBA Diving and Dive Courses – come enjoy the underwater world with our Sister Company West Side Water Sports. If you have never dived before, you can try the Discover Scuba – this is a preview into the Under Water Diving World. Or for you certified divers, swim throughs, hard and soft corals with up to nearly 16 dive sites to chose from. Please see Dive Shop for questions or booking.

Fish Feeding

Fish feeding – come see the kitchen for some fish food ( leftover bread ) and go off on your kayak or snorkel trip or just off the beach…….you are bound to find some fishy friends. Also ask at the dive shop when they will be feeding the fish normally happens every 2 days.

Kayaking

Kayaking – single kayaks available for FJ$5 per kayak for your whole stay. You can kayak around the island during high tide…..for the strong and fit it is approximately a 1 hour kayak ( taking into account some scenery stops ) and for the never tried it before it will take you a little longer…….. Please see Dive Shop for Oars.

Fishing

Fishing – you can do Fly Fishing with Henry Murray Fly Fishing crew or try the local fishing method – hand line fishing. All fishing is done out towards deep water, no off the beach fishing ( reefs and shallow waters are part of the marine sanctuary – protecting the future corals and marine life ). Please see reception or Dive Shop – Activities Bure

Famous Sawa-I-Lau Caves

Visit the Sawa-I-Lau caves – a part where the Blue Lagoon Movie with Brook Shields was filmed. Tender boat ride for approx 45min further north of the Yasawa group and to enjoy the Caves. Please note Cave trip is Monday to Saturday – pick up will be around 8.45am ….and you will return to the resort by approx 11.45am…………bring your towel, hat and sunblock. For booking please see reception.

Village Visit

Guided village visits. – Visit the local village across the Bay, . See the way the locals live and the local church and school. When you visit the village you get to meet the chief with the traditional Kava ceremony. Jioji our Head Bar is your guide and always happy to book you in for the Village visit. Village visit is everyday weather permitting except for Sunday. No Sunday village visit as it is church day……… If you wish to go to the church service just ask when you arrive at the resort.

Linda's Island Massage

Massage – book your relaxing ½ hour or 1 hour massage or 15minute foot massage at Reception.…..………
Try it once and you will be hooked, Linda’s got the magic touch.

Dive Dive

Nanuya Island Resort and our sister company West Side Water sports have created dive packages that will accommodate most divers and their budgets.
The packages include Accommodation at Nanuya Island Resort, dives, all dive equipment and continental breakfast.

Bonzai reef , about 6 miles east from our dive shop, an isolated reef that has a spectacular wall with hard corals, sort corals and fan corals. Depth ranges from 6 meters to 40 meters. Reef sharks are a common occurrence. As well there is a resident Maori wrasse, numerous coral cod, groupers and Spanish mackerel. Visibility expected between 15 and 30 meters and encourage good diving practices to prevent damage to the environment

Neptunes Thumb
Neptune's Thumb, a pinnacle located 7 miles west of the dive shop. The top of the pinnacle is 7 meters and drops to 40 plus meters. The pinnacle is covered with hard coral, sponges and fans. The top of the pinnacle has numerous anemone beds with anemone fish. Schools of barracuda, reef sharks, trivially and Spanish mackerel frequent the area. Visibility expected 25 plus meters.

The Zoo
The zoo, located about 3 miles east of the dive shop. This site has a combination or coral bommies, reef wall, over hangs and sand flats. Depth range is 8 to 40 plus meters. This site tends to have plenty of current providing rich nutrients that bring in larger fish. It is common to see numerous reef sharks, schools of barracuda, Spanish mackerel, groupers, coral cod and coral trout. Due to the current visibility is usually about 15 meters.

Ethal Reef Wreck
Ethel reef wreck, located about 9 miles west of the dive shop. It is an old steam ship that sunk in the early 1900's. Depth range is 4-5 meters from the top of the steam engine to a maximum depth of about 15 meters. The steam engine, condensers, propeller shaft, propellers and anchors are all identifiable (the hull has broken up). The remains of the wreck are well encrusted in hard coral. There are several resident eel as well rays are commonly spotted. Visibility can be expected to be in excess of 30 meters.

Lucky 13
Lucky 13, this large sprawling reef is located about 5 miles north of the dive shop. Depth rages from 10 meters to about 35 meters. This long sloping reef has numerous canyons and reliefs that make for a very interesting reef structure. There is an abundance of hard corals and sponges and some soft coral. At this site it is not uncommon to come across sea turtles, reef sharks, eels as well there are plenty of anemones and anemone fish. The visibility is generally 30 meters and greater.

Rocky Bay
Rocky Bay: Located on the western shore of Tavewa Island and is less than 10 minutes by boat from the dive shop. This reef follows the edge of Tavewa Island and has a maximum depth of 20 meters. The reef's main feature is the hard corals and sponges. There are a few canyons and swim throughs. It is common to see eagle rays and there is a resident white tip reef shark. Expected visibility ranges from 15 to 20 meters, this site is excellent for beginners, yet offers plenty for experienced divers.

Tavewa Breakers
Tavewa Breakers: Located off the southern tip of Tavewa Island and is less than 10 minutes by boat from the dive shop. This reef extends off the southern point of Tavewa Island and offers good surfing as well as diving. The maximum depth of this site is about 25 meters and it features hard corals, sponges and plenty of sea fans ranging in size from half a meter to three meters across. It is common to see schools of trevally and Spanish mackerel, barracudas make appearances as well, visibility at Tavewa breakers ranges from 15 to 20 meters. This site is excellent for beginners as well offers plenty for the experienced diver.

Turtle Rock
Turtle Rock: This dive site is located on the northwest edge of Matacawalevu Island and is less than 10 minutes from the dive shop. The depth of this site ranges from 10 meters to 20 meters. The main feature of Turtle Rock is the reef topography, it features reef walls that extend straight up to the surface. In addition there are numerous canyons and swim throughs to explore. On the sand flats along side the reef there are a great number of coral bommies to swim about. The sand flats offer an excellent opportunity to spot stingrays and sharks sleeping. Turtle Rock's name won't let you down as it was named for the number of turtle sightings. This sight is great for beginners though experienced divers and expected visibilty is between 10 and 25 meters.

Whiskeys Reef
Whisky Reef: Whisky Reef is located 2 kilometers of the western shore of Matacawalevu Island and is about a 15 minute boat ride from the dive shop. The maximum depth at Whisky reef is 25 meters but the majority of the reef is between 15 and twenty meters. This reef has a wall from 25 meters to 5 meters, which is adorned with soft corals, sea fans and feather stars. There is a winding canyon that provides a haven for many spotted sweet lips and oriental sweet lips, in addition there are schools of fusiliers. This site is recommended for more experienced divers. Divers can expect visibilty to be between 15 and 30 meters at Whisky reef.

Tavewa Breakers
Located off the southern tip of Tavewa Island and is
less than 5 minutes by boat from the dive shop. This reef extends off the
southern point of Tavewa Island and offers good surfing as well as diving.
The maximum depth of this site is about 25 meters and it features hard corals, sponges and plenty of sea fans ranging in size from half a meter to three meters across. It is common to see schools of trevally and Spanish mackerel; barracudas make appearances as well, visibility at Tavewa breakers ranges from 15 to 20 meters. This site is excellent for beginners as well offers plenty for the experienced diver.

Simi's Maze
Simi's Maze is located 10 to 12 minutes boat ride north bound.
The main features to this Dive Site are the Swim Throughs, Caves and Canyons. Occasionally we do come across Eagle Rays, Sea Turtles, Bull Rays, School of Bump head Parrot Fish and the Rare Hairy Ghost Pipe fish This is a hard Coral Dive with different varieties. The depth starts at 6m to 25m and average visibility is about 15m. This site is good for Novice to Experienced Divers.

The Three A's
Three A’s is located a few miles east of Nacula Island. This dive will be a relatively shallow dive, maximum depth 15 meters/50 feet. The reef shape and structure provides for a very interesting dive, lots of canyons, gullies and caverns to explore. Don’t be surprised if you scare up a turtle of reef shark. The visibility is likely to be around 22 meters/ 70 feet or so.

The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle is North of the Dive Shop and it takes aproximatley 5min to get there.
This Pinnacle stands from 19m all the way to 5metres and is just fested with yellow soft coral. The Fish life on this Dive is very healthy, multi-coloured Fish and in abundance.
Pelagies that frequent this site are Schools of Trevallies, Spanish Mackeral, White tip Reef Sharks, Leopard Sharks and Massive Marble Rays etc.
Commonly seen are Octopus, puffer fish, Murray eels, schools of red snappers and shoals of Fusiliers, Nudibrances, Flat worms, Spanish dancers and pipe fish make the pinnacle their home.
Visibility is usually 10m to 20metres. Divers of any level, novice or experiences will enjoy this site.

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