Make a secure online booking

Located on the unspoilt Suncoast on Viti Levu’s northernmost point, just across from famous Nananu-I-Ra Island, only a 2 1/2 scenic drive from Nadi airport , Wananavu (meaning wonderful) – from it’s elevated north facing aspect gives you spectacular sunrise to sunset views and soothing seabreezes, friendly staff and an authentic relaxed local flair, perfect for anyone looking for ‘the real Fiji’.

Slip into the Wananavu Wonder! 34 beautiful Gardenview, Oceanview or Beachfront Bures with 1-2 Bedrooms and spectacular honeymoon bures with their own private plunge pool, all set in stunning tropical gardens or palm fringed beaches, offer spacious paradise living for couples, families and small groups alike.

Boasting beaches along the wananavu coral reef, marina, tennis court, swimming pool, beauty spa, world class scuba diving, activity centre and tour desk for authentic & exotic excursions, there is something for everyone to truly escape & relax. Spoil your taste buds with fresh & international culinary delights from our restaurant which offers a breathtaking ocean panorama.

Business Facilities

If you cannot leave office at home, we can offer internet, laptop connection, phone and fax in the reception area. If you have international roaming Vodafone is covering Wananavu Beach Resort for your mobile phone.

Check In

1200hrs

Check In Instructions

Our reception is open between 7am and 10pm for the friendliest check-in and check-out in Fiji. Checking in late? You will be greeted by night security, the paperwork can wait to the next morning.

Check Out

1100hrs

Getting There

By Transfer

Most of our guests arrive at and leave Wananavu Beach Resort in our luxurious transfer minivans. Just book you transfer in advance with us and our drivers will personally greet you at the airport or pick you up anywhere from any other resort. These very scenic transfer tours are a great and very relaxed way to your first glimpse of the real Fiji. Our transfer rates are very competitive. So sit back, relax and enjoy a smooth ride along spectacular coast lines, magic mountain ranges, picturesque villages and busy country towns. Slip into the Wananavu Feeling right when you arrive in Fiji.

By rental car from Nadi Airport

Once you leave the airport, turn north into Queens Road towards Lautoka, with the blue ocean on the left and the mountain ranges on the right. Lautoka is about 30 minutes from the airport, a good time to get used to Fijian traffic. The national speed limit is 80km/h, please do not exceed it. Be aware of hazardous road conditions, frequently stopping buses, cars without breaklights halting for a chat with smiling people on the road, escaping cows and goats,the heavy ladden sugar cane trucks and the omnipresent speed bumps in each village. It is a wonderful world out there. So, slow down, switch gear to Fiji time and enjoy the drive. Petrol stations can be found in each larger town on the way.

Approaching Lautoka, you come to a big roundabout under even bigger water trees with two main roads on the opposite side. Follow the right one which is a bypass of Lautoka. The road is now called Kings Road.

It is another 30 minutes from Lautoka to Ba, a busy country town a bit off Kings Road with a mainly Indian population.

The countryside becomes more rural. Passing a several Fijian villages, the next larger town after about 30 minutes drive is Tavua, the Gold town of Fiji. Drive straight through town, still following Kings Road and head towards the main town of the Ra province, Rakiraki, which is again 30 minutes away. Between Tavua and Rakiraki is Yaquarra, a picturesque cattle station and landbase for the emerging Fijian film studios.

Shortly before you get to Rakiraki, just where the road splits, you see a large blue Wananavu Beach Resort sign. Follow it through the village of Rakiraki and some kilometres along Kings Road and turn left onto a last couple of kilometres on unsealed road to the resort.

Parking

Arriving with a rental car? Parking is safe and looked after free of charge at the resort entrance. Slip into the Wananavu feeling when you arrive and forget about driving until you have to say Goodbye again.

Things To Do

Sa Yadra! (Walk the talk)
A wealth of leisure activities awaits you at the resort. Explore the beautiful coral reef teeming with marine life, enjoy a picnic on an island postcard location or experience a real Fiji adventure with a village tour. You can enjoy a spot of leisure fishing or for the more serious minded looking to land the ‘big one’ a charter boat is available.
Enjoy the magic of the North on the Sun Coast!

ACTIVITIES FREE OF CHARGE

Our experienced activities staff are only too happy to hear about what you would like to do during your stay with us. Please let them know and they will try their best to arrange activities on days to suit you.

• Pool area is available for use at your leisure. Pool rules apply.
• Tennis, balls and racquets available.
• Volleyball net can be put up at request.
• Fish feeding daily at 4pm down at the Marina.
• Guided morning walk around the resort
• Coconut tree climbing, husking, grating demonstrations & sampling.
• Board Games & cards available from the boutique.
• Cooking classes with Executive chef.
• Snorkeling off the resort marine reserve reef
• Crab racing
• Cultural talk to learn a great deal more about Fiji, its history, its culture, its people.
• Our bush medicine talk opens you the exciting world of indeginous cures and herbal treatments.
• Sulu tying demonstration, or just ask in the boutique
• Wai Spa presentation
• Petanque
• Serenaders – our Wananavu Serenaders entertain you daily for both lunch and dinner, come and join them around the ‘Tanoa’ for a bowl of Kava (the traditional Fijian drink).
• Lali Time – daily at noon for lunch and at 6pm for dinner you will hear the Lali (the traditional Fijian tree drum) which also announces the lightning of the torch ritual.

ACTIVITIES WHERE CHARGES APPLY

Children under 13 years only 50%
Charges mentioned are only an indicaton and may change without notice

Snorkelling to the reefs F$20 per person

Take a ride on one of our boats to a special snorkeling spot, decided each day depending on tides and weather. You pick up your snorkel fins and mask before the trip leaves. Snorkeling comes highly recommended, as magnificent marine life exists not too far from our shores. Rental equipment is included in the price.

Beach Picnic or BBQ trip F$28 per person

Enjoy a day’s picnic to a nearby island with pristine white sandy beaches. You can spend your day swimming, sunbathing or snorkeling and enjoy viewing the stunning live coral reefs, colourful fish and marine life that live in the area. A long stretch of white sandy beach can cater for those who prefer a bit of privacy on their own. Choose a picnic hamper lunch to complete a truly memorable day.

Horse Riding F$55 per person

In a village ½hr from Wananavu we have horses waiting for all levels of experience. Transport is provide to get you there and back. The treks are designed to suit what you are after, through the inland on pathways, up mountains to take command of spectacular views or gentle rides where you can absorb the beautiful scenery. The rides are approximately 1 hour duration

Hand line Fishing F$35 per person

We offer hand line fishing trips to sheltered reefs. Fish for coral cod, trout and snapper. A delightful way to view the rolling landscape and nearby Nananu-I-Ra Island. Two hour fishing trip (min of 2 people required)

Trawling Trip F$150 per Trip

We also offer a trawling trip that leaves at 6am and returns at 10am. You will trawl to outer reefs for sport fish that may include coral trout, trevally, tuna, barracuda, walu and mahimahi. You may be lucky enough to catch a sailfish in season. Rods and lures provided. Maximum of four people.

Our marina and its surrounding is a nominated marine reserve where we encourage fish life and coral growth. Please refrain from fishing in this area. We will have daily fish feeding in this area at 4pm.

Visit Nakorokula Village, the local market in Vaileka town and the tomb of Fiji’s last cannibal chief. F$30 per person
Ratu Udre Udre was a chief famous for his appetite for human flesh. This gentleman is said to have consumed many human beings before his death in the late 19th Century. The stones surrounding the base of his tomb are how he kept tally of his grisly meals.

You can then take time to see how locals these days buy their fresh fish, meat and produce with a visit into town. You will see how local Fijians shop and maybe pick up some local goods yourself. This bustling little town is the lifeblood of the area and well worth a visit.

Island Discovery Cruise F$30 per person

The perfect way to relax and enjoy your day. Take a trip with us as we cruise around the surrounding islands of Nanu-I-Cake, Yanuca and Nananu-I-Ra and see them from a whole new view. We stop at Naivari Bay and take a short walk up to an ancient Fijian lookout and treat yourself the panoramic view. Then we cruise to another beach where we make stop to enjoy the warm waters for a snorkel or swim. Up to you!! This delightful cruise takes 3 hours.

Bamboo Rafting

Glide through spectacular scenery on our own traditional bamboo raft and experience village life from a different angle. 3 hour tour.
Only F$65 per person.

Waterwall slide in to a heart shaped pool, approx. 4 hrs F$65 per person

Horse riding $18 extra per person

Spend a magical morning or afternoon in a typical Fijian village, and view for your self the beauty of nature. About half an hour drive from Wananavu is an inland village, where the villagers will greet you with a Kava ceremony and entertain you with singing and dancing, before they take you on a tour of their village. Then you will be guided on a gentle 10 minute walk (or you can go by horse if you choose) to a beautiful waterfall slide which gently cascades in to a heart shaped pool. Here you can cool down in the fresh mountain water, jump or slide from the top if you are more daring and generally take it all in. You are in paradise. Returning to the village, you can see handicrafts on display which have been made locally and are available for sale before you head back to the resort.

Bring bathers and sturdy shoes for the walk.

Wai Beauty & Health Bure

Pamper yourself at our beautiful new Wai Health & Beauty Bure. We offer a full range of treatments, body scrubs and wraps, massages, facials as well as manicures or pedicures. Book at reception.

Scuba Diving

With the world renown Bligh Waters just in front of the resort’s coast line, why not discover some of the world’s most famous coral reefs. Ask for our special dive packages.

Introductory Scuba Experience – An instructor will briefly review the fundamental theory and skills involved in scuba diving and then dive with you on a scuba dive in shallow safe waters. The excitement of viewing coral and fish in their natural environment will prove to be a highlight of your holiday.

Openwater Certification Course – The course for the beginner after experiencing their first scuba dive, or for anyone wishing to be fully trained as a competent Openwater scuba diver. The course is safe, enjoyable and fun.

Diving for Certified Divers – The holiday of a diver would not be complete without diving on our magnificent reefs. GOLDEN DREAMS with its brilliant golden soft coral and stately gorgonian fans, SERAFINA with its abundant corals of all colours and fabulous marine life, and BREATHTAKER with its variety of larger fish, are long remembered experiences. Average visibility is often over 30 metres.

Church Service

Enquire at office for Catholic or Methodist Sunday church service. Transfer fee for applicable.
Ask at reception for details and costs.