The Island

The land and sea here are a natural breeding and meeting ground for creatures of all descriptions. Fluffy baby booby birds grow to adulthood in the sanctuary of trees in the nature reserve.

Elegant long-tailed tropic birds nest in cliff-sides, lesser frigates chase the boobys for their dinner, flying fox go for fruit.

The banded rail is a common sight (no cats or mongoose on the island).

Those of you who are interested in birdwatching, here are some of the birds you will see on Namenalala Island.

Reef heron, barn owl, Fiji goshawk, Pacific pigeon, white-throated pigeon, spotted turtle dove, friendly ground dove, crimson-crowned fruit dove, kingfisher, white-breasted woodswallow, Fiji shrikebill, grey-backed white-eye and the orange-breasted honeyeater.

Annually, in the months between December through to February, green and hawksbill turtles nest on our beaches. In February the young hatchlings emerge from their nests, making their way down our beaches to take their inaugural dip in the South Pacific.

Fiji Fisheries claims that Namena is the largest hawksbill turtle-nesting island in Fiji; we record 40-50 nests annually.

For the escapists, from exploring the island to lazing on the beach or snoozing in a hammock, you’ve found your island.

Complimentary activities: ocean kayaks; paddleboats; outrigger canoes; beach volleyball and fishing by handline or trolling.