The Mamanuca Islands ( Fijian: [mamaˈnuða] ) of Fiji are a volcanic archipelago lying to the west of Nadi and to the south of the Yasawa Islands . The group, a popular tourist destination, consists of about 20 islands, but about seven of these are covered by the Pacific Ocean at high tide.
5-916: South Sea Island (also known as Vunivandra or Vunivadra) is a tiny island within the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji in the South Pacific. The islands are a part of the Fiji's Western Division . Vunivadra is a low reef island, one of the smallest among the Mamanuca group. It is home to a private resort. This article about a geographical location in Fiji is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Mamanuca Islands The islands offer crystal clear waters, palm fringed sandy beaches and live coral reefs. There are islands, villages, resorts to visit, snorkel and swim. The coastal/ marine ecosystem and recreation value of
10-701: A part of the Nadroga-Navosa Province , which is itself a part of the Fiji's Western Division . Islands in the Mamanuca chain, not all of which are inhabited, include: Port Denarau is the gateway to the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands. One may take day trips from Denarau to the Mamanuca Islands or find a resort to stay overnight. The resorts located in the Mamanucas run the gamut from high-end luxury accommodations to less expensive options targeted towards backpackers and budget-conscious travelers. Activities in
15-460: The Mamanucas include sailing, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, semi-submersible coral viewing, diving, swimming with reef sharks, windsurfing, hiking, visiting villages, mini golf and discovering secluded beaches. The American edition of Survivor has used the islands as the location for filming, beginning with its 33rd season ( Survivor: Millennials vs. Gen X ) in April 2016. Typically, two seasons of
20-403: The archipelago contribute to its national significance as outlined in Fiji's Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Since 2016, the islands have been the filming location of the television series Survivor . One of the islands, Monuriki , was made famous as the anonymous island that featured in the 2000 Robert Zemeckis film Cast Away , starring Tom Hanks . Politically, the islands are
25-433: The show will be filmed back to back between March and June of a given year, with the first season airing in the fall of that year, and the second airing in the spring of the following year. This marks the longest consecutive period that Survivor has filmed in one location. Before the airing of the 35th season ( Survivor: Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers ) , host Jeff Probst said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that
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