Wakaya Island | Lomaiviti Group

Wakaya Island is a 2,200-acre private island located in the Lomaiviti Archipelago, east of Viti Levu. It is a volcanic island characterized by white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and dramatic cliffs.

Wakaya Club & Spa

The island is home to an ultra-exclusive luxury resort that limits guest capacity to approximately 28 individuals to maintain privacy.

Accommodation:

Bures: 10 freestanding waterfront suites (bures) featuring high ceilings, indigenous yaka timber flooring, and private gardens.

Vale O: A 12,000-square-foot hilltop estate serving as the premier private residence on the island.

Sustainability: The resort utilizes an on-site organic farm, desalination plant, and sustainable timber harvesting.

Privacy: The island is a restricted-access zone with private airwarden security.

Geography and Ecosystem

The island’s environment is strictly preserved through specific conservation mandates.

Marine Protected Area: The surrounding reef is a designated marine reserve, prohibiting commercial fishing.

Flora and Fauna: The interior is populated by wild deer (introduced), horses, and diverse bird species. It features dense tropical forests and archaeological sites, including ancient fortification ruins.

Beachfronts: Features several distinct beaches, including Honeymoon Beach and Homestead Beach.

Logistics

Access: Entry is exclusively via private aircraft. The island maintains its own FAA-certified landing strip.

Transit: 40-minute flight from Nadi International Airport or a 20-minute flight from Suva (Nausori) Airport.

Guest Policy: Highly restrictive; access is limited to resort guests or private property owners.

Activities

Water-based: Scuba diving (Blue Hole, Gem Stone), snorkeling, and deep-sea fishing.

Land-based: Tennis (all-weather courts), nine-hole golf course, and hiking trails to the island's highest volcanic points.