The island comprises 35 acres and has several beautiful walks around Naninya Island and guided walks up King Kong mountain, so named because it was the location for the 1935 film.
• A sheltered lagoon great for snorkeling
• Lagoon and offshore kayaking
• Experience the culture of Nabukelevu-ira Village.
• Beautiful scenery, and stunning sunsets
Nagigia Island Video with Steven Bradbury Australias First Winter Olympic Gold Medalist
Surfing, Windsurfing & Kite Surfing
Naninya is a mecca for surfing, wind surfing and kite surfing enthusiasts. It has private surf breaks, rights and lefts and enjoys offshore prevailing (trade) winds. There is an excellent viewing platform on land near the main left hand break for spectators. A boat is available everyday to take you to the surf. Surfing Fiji at its best! Surf Fiji left and right handers depending upon the wind, tide and swell direction. The prevailing winds are cross offshore for the King Kong left. The average size is 3’ to 5’ offshore. This break has a very deep water take-off, reducing risk of injury and is good for intermediate to advanced surfers. There are several beginner areas depending upon weather conditions plus a long right hand surf break at Uatotoka (boat trip extra cost) if conditions are correct. All other breaks are nearby.
Weather
October – February, Naninya Island has great surf breaks that become off-shore and/or glassy when the winds decrease and change direction.
March – September our Winter trade winds blow offshore and it is a little cooler.
The climate is tropical and oceanic with sea breezes making for excellent conditions. Water temperature is ideal for surfing. Most surfers wear a rash guard for sun protection and wind chill factor.
South-east Trade Winds prevail; day temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C (70°F to 85°F) and humidity is high (65% to 75%). The rainy season is
January to March throughout the country, but Naninya Island has minimal rain with annual rainfall less than 1,700mm.
The reliable trade winds combined with the sheltered nature of the reef make Naninya Island an ideal wind surfing and kite surfing location.
Snorkeling
The reef adjacent to Naninya Island is sheltered and calm, and offers an unparalleled snorkeling experience that will appeal to the novice and the experienced snorkeler alike. The tide range is only 1 metre and for most of the day the reef is easily inspected at close range in about 2 metres of water depth.
Glide across the reef in the slow currents to further enhance the fun look down into the cavernous caves and trenches that dot this remarkable reef. Snorkeling gear is provided on the island and included in the rate.
Fishing
Naninya Island is a fisherman’s heaven. It has truly world-class deep sea and small boat fishing. Approximately 400 meters (1,200 ft) offshore is a deep trench going as deep as 6,000 ft. There is also a sea mountain 7 miles south that comes up to 120 ft with sides as deep as 3,000 ft.
Located just 60 nautical miles south of Fiji’s main island Viti Levu, Kadavu is a rugged, remote and breathtakingly beautiful island that oozes with aquatic adventure and charm. Home to The Great Astrolabe Reef it is noted for it’s awesome dive sites and more recently its virgin fishing grounds privy only to a select number of charter vessels. With raging currents, seamounts, canyons and drop-offs galore, the chances of hooking up to marlin here is high.
Kadavu has the added bonus of exceptional surface gamefishing for traditional species such as Blue and Black Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Groper, Walu, Giant Trevally, Mahi Mahi and many more. Throw in the surf, diving, remoteness and sheer beauty and you have a rare combination.
When you are staying at Naninya Island Resort, the fishing grounds are right on your doorstep, only 5-10 minutes away with many large fish caught close to Cape Washington. The boats used are open type fiberglass and because the fish are on our doorstep, the cost to go fishing is extremely reasonable. Much larger big game fishing boats are available for charter. Whatever your fishing wish, we can provide it.
SCUBA Diving
Naninya Island is Fiji’s most southerly resort and has only recently been discovered as a world class dive location with some of Fiji’s deepest waters, year round outstanding visibility and fish life of a magnitude rarely seen in today’s over exploited world. This is still truly a pristine marine environment with wall dives to rival any in the world offering caves, swim throughs and amazing underwater canyons for some very exciting diving adventures.
This area is believed to be a major Manta Ray breeding area as they are frequently seen with very young juveniles cruising along the spectacular wall drop offs and rising from the azure depths to greet our diving parties. Beautiful coral formations complete the experience. Dive sites suit all categories of SCUBA divers, from the novice to the serious adventure diver.
