Blogs from Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, Oceania
Unbelievable – we are definitely coming back – Fiji
Published: April 1st 2012Oceania » Fiji » Mamanuca Islands
March 30th 2012
We took a very early morning flight from Adelaide through Melbourne to Nadi, Fiji. It was a very comfortable trip and we arrived to sunny Nadi at around 330pm. We were both very excited for our helicopter transfer to Matamanoa Island. Matamanoa Island is a small, intimate and secluded Fiji Resort set in the beautiful Mamanuca Islands approximately 30 kilometres West of Nadi International Airport. The Island boasts a volcanic cone jutting out of the turquoise/aqua blue waters of this unspoilt area of the Fiji Islands. Clad with dense bush and palm trees, the brilliance of the vegetation contrasts magnificently with the white curved sandy beach and pristine coral reefs. Fiji is an island nation in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about 1,100 nautical miles (2,000 km; 1,300 mi) northeast of New Zealand's North Island. ... read more
March 19th 2012
Well, where to start with Fiji! Literally one of the best times of our lives! We were greeted in Fiji by the extreme heat and traditional Fijian music being played as we stepped off the plane and beautiful scenery of course, it was paradise. Spent the first night in Nadi then headed over to Mana the next day at supposidly 9am, however we hadnt quite got the grips of 'fiji time' so didnt actually leave until gone 11. The mana flyer was a tiny little boat which we were all crammed into, there was no jetty so we had to carry our rucksacks in thigh high water in order to get onto the boat which was rather a challenge. Ratu Kini (the best hostel ever) was located right on the beach front of a small island, ... read more
January 22nd 2012
Bula from Fiji! We arrived safe and sound on Thursday morning, stayed on the main land in Nadi for one night visiting the mud pools during the day but then an early night ready for the Yasaw Flyer to the Blue Lagoon Beach Resort on friday morning which is on Nacula Island, the furthest island of the Yasawa group. We arrived just in time for lunch to an amazing Fijian welcome. This place can only be described as paradise - the beach was so beautiful, the staff were so friendly and not busy which was perfect. Yesterday we visited some limestone caves, the first of which was open so the sun shone through, the second was closed and you had to swim under water for 10 seconds to get into it! And once you were, you ... read more
Rotarua, Auckland and Fiji
Published: September 18th 2011Oceania » Fiji » Mamanuca Islands » Mana Island
September 18th 2011
Hello Everybody, I’m going to start this blog with a few shout outs to various people who I know have been reading. So Hi Dad, Mum and Nan, looking forward to seeing you all. Nan I saw a boat the other day called ‘Frisky Freda’ in Fiji, haha made me laugh. Uncle Clive and Keith, not sure if you are still reading but if you are a big hello. Warnay, hope your good, not heard much from you but trust all is well. Get in touch! Last but by no means least, hello Sanchez, Megan and Sanchez are getting married in 3 weeks, going to be the best day ever and the highlight of 2011. Hope all is well my son, I’ve just woke up to find out Arsenal got beat 4-3 by Blackburn, so you ... read more
September 16th 2011
After a stressful last 24 hours in the UK realising we need visas for a 7 hour stopover in the US, trying desperately to decide how many bikinis to take and what factor suncream, we made it to the airport and on that plane for our big trip. About 3 days later (approx, who knows!) we landed in Nadi and get ourselves on the first boat of the day to an island, Mana being our first stop. We had to let go of our organised laywer selves and embraced 'Fiji Time', where any time could be +/- a few hours. We were initially excited by our 'private boat' to the island but this soon diminished when we all turned various shades of green. Okay, imagine a holiday brochure with perfectly clear turquoise waters and white sand ... read more
May 10th 2011
Nach einem sehr ruhigen und entspannten Tag bin ich heut wieder mal sehr früh aufgestanden. 0630h Frühstück, dann wollt ich noch meinen Rucksack packen und bin zur Rezeption gegangen, hab gefragt, ob das mit meiner Reservierung für die nächsten Nächte eh passt. Und wie es hier halt so ist: sie hatten die Reservierung noch nicht im System. Also musste ich innerhalb von 5 Minuten alle meine Sachen packen und in den Gepäckaufbewahrungsraum schleppen. Und wenn alles klappt, kann ich am Abend nach meiner Rückkehr von Bounty island dann mein Zimmer wieder beziehen… Hab mich aber davon weder schocken noch stressen lassen. Mehr als ein Handtuch, Sonnencreme, eine Badehose und ein Buch brauch ich für die Insel ja nicht. Wenn ich die berühmten drei Dinge auf eine Insel mitnehmen müsste, würd ich wahrscheinlich die Badehose daheim lassen. ... read more
May 8th 2011
Früh auf wie schon lange nicht, hat es heute Morgen geheißen. Um 0630h gab es Frühstück und kurz darauf hab ich aus meinem Zimmer meinen Rucksack geholt. Heute ist eine der 332 Inseln von Fiji dran. Und zwar die erste und näheste vom Hafen aus : South Sea Island. Mit dem Bus ist es um 0715h vom Hotel aus losgegangen, an einem Hotel haben wir noch gehalten und Gäste aufgenommen. Auf der halben Stunde Fahrt zum Hafen war sogar ein wenig Zeit zum Ausschlafen, weil das der erste gute Bus auf Fiji war. War ja auch kein öffentlicher, sondern einer, der einem Tourunternehmen gehört Nach einer halben Stunde Fahrt sind wir in Port Denerau angekommen, dort hab ich den Rest meiner Tour bezahlt. Tagestouren kosten hier generell ca. 130-150 Dollar, also umgerechnet 60-70 Euro. Dafür gibt’s ... read more
March 6th 2011
Saturday 26th February – Fiji Bound Packed up the van and left it in Auckland, to fly out to the beautiful Fiji islands: Fiji Time – As we fly into Fiji, we realise that time starts to warp in a strange island way. The bus to the village might be here some time, or maybe we’ve missed the last one – who knows! Express Bus – A crowded two hour bus trip in pitch black with rain lashing down is only partially lifted by the film (Universal Soldier) with soundtrack reverberating throughout the bus. Homestay – Finally the bus stops and disgorges us into the hands of our host, Sake and then the wonderful Fijian feast prepared by his lovely wife Toupoe. Sunday 27th February – Quiet Village Sunday There are no cafes or restaurants in ... read more
February 20th 2011
Happy Biirthday to me and Meryem .. had the most amazing time on Mantaray -staff were fantastic..more infor and pics to come... read more
January 5th 2011
Today we began our Island hopping - first stop Mana Island! On the boat journey we went past some amazing islands that you could probably walk across in 5 minutes before hopping off at the stunning Mana island, surrounded by crystal clear waters! On the pier we were welcomed by the traditional singing and when we went to get our bags we were told they would be taken for us - luxury! We were given a tour of the resort which rather exceeded our expectations as it was very luxurious considering we had booked the cheapest hostel! But during the welcome drinks we were soon crashed back to ground when our accommodation voucher informed the staff that it was in fact too good to be true!! We were asked to identify our luggage leave immediately having ... read more
