The West
Mamanuca & Yasawa Groups
1.Super Market 9. Stonehenge |
16. Lighthouse 17. Pinnacles 18. Coral Heads 19 Namotu Passage 20. Fish Market 21. Seven Sisters 22. Distant Cousins 23. Ika Bazaar 24. Endless Dream 25. Bird Rock 26. Big Blue 27. Sand Patch 28. Mana Passage 29. Navi's Point |
Map Courtesy of Jerry Warren DiveFiji.com
The Mamanuca (pronounced mama-nutha) Group is a cluster of small islands located just offshore from the west coast of Viti Levu. Volcanic in origin, the islands are characterized by exceptionally good weather and and their proximity to the international airport (which is ten minutes away by plane or approximately an hour by boat). There are numerous mid-range (and some upscale) properties as well as very basic backpacker accommodations on Mana and several of the other islands. All of the resort islands have fine beaches--some of the best in Fiji. Diving is excellent around here and good for beginners--there aren't the kinds of strong currents you find in Taveuni and the outer islands. (Photo courtesy of Aqua-Trek).
1.Super Market |
Map Courtesy of Jerry Warren DiveFiji.com
Of all the Fiji islands the Yasawa (pronounced Yah-sow-wah) Group is the most archetypically `South Pacific'. Perhaps that is why both versions of Blue Lagoon were shot on location here. There are about 20 islands of volcanic 
origin, which lie in a chain just off the northwest coast of Viti Levu. The island chain begins about 40 kilometers northwest of Lautoka and stretch for approximately 80 kilometers. From a distance they suggest a string of emerald beads lying on the horizon. Up close they are precipitous, with long stretches of sandy beaches fringed by azure waters.
NADI - MAMANUCA - YASAWA
AQUA BLUE FIJI
Locally owned Dive & Snorkel operation based out of Wailoaloa Beach just 10 MINUTES from Nadi airport. Serves Mamanuca Group.
(679) 672-6111
info@aquabluefiji.com
www.aquabluefiji.com
SUBSURFACE BEACHCOMBER
PADI 5 Star Dive Center as well as Jet-skis, parasailing, water-skiing, game fishing. Serves Mamanuca Group.
(679) 666-6738
subsurface@fijidiving.com
www.fijidiving.com
AQUA-TREK MANA
PADI 5 Star Resort Dive Center
Daily excursions to the Maiolo Barrier Reef-renowned for its' superb hard corals and diverse sealife. English or Japanese instruction available
(679) 666-9309
aquatrekmana@connect.com
www.aquatrekdiving.com
CASTAWAY DIVING
PADI 5 star gold palm dive center.
(679) 666-1233
dive@castawayfiji.com
www.Castawayfiji.Com
SUBSURFACE NAVITI
(679) 666-6738
subsurface@fijidiving.com
www.fijidiving.com
SUBSURFACE - MALOLO
(679) 666-6738
ubsurface@fijidiving.com
www.fijidiving.com
SUBSURFACE MUSKET COVE
(679) 666-6738
subsurface@fijidiving.com
www.fijidiving.com
YASAWA ISLAND RESORT
PADI accredited Dive instructors.
(679) 666-3364
www.diveyasawa.com
DIVE TROPEX
Located at Sheraton Fiji Resort, Sheraton Royal Denarau, Tokoriki Island Resort. Master PADI 5 Star diving facility with local Fijian divers qualified to international standards Japanese staff available at each location.
(679) 675-0944
divetropex@connect.com
WESTSIDE WATERSPORTS
PADl International Resort Association member
staffed by PADI divemasters or instructors.
(679) 666-1462
westside@connect.com
website: www.fiji-dive.com
TOKORIKI ISLAND RESORT
PADI 5 Star dive center
(679) 666-6649
diveinfo@connect.com
www.tokorikidiving.com