Turtle Island, Fiji

From series “The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet”

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Many travelers know the island of Turtle, which is part of the Fiji archipelago, among the other names - turtle island. The name reflects one of the main characteristics of the island - the turtles are the main inhabitants of the island. In addition, more than 100 species live on the island. In the coastal waters one can see more than 1 000 fish species and other representatives of the underwater world.

The flora of the island is just as diverse, on its territory scientists have discovered more than a thousand plant species. Many tourists come to the Turtle Island only to see dugongs - the rare sea mammals that look a little like the mythical mermaids. These strange animals can give the unique sounds that recall the crying of man. Most travelers visit the island in the period from April to November. At this time the green turtles lay the eggs on the sand coast.

Since 1970 Turtle Island is the private property and belongs to the businessman Richard Ewanson. Under his guidance, the eco-friendly Hotel Turtle Island Resort was opened on the island, offering guests 14 chic bungalows along the coast, surrounded by palm trees and exotic flowers. The owner has decided to develop the tourist infrastructure of the island after the important event - his island was chosen as the location of the film 'Blue Lagoon'. The hotel was established immediately after completion of the shooting.

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Useful staff nearby

Police station: 'Nacula Police Post' in 7 km

Cafe/restaurant: 'Nanuya Island Resort' in 1.98 km

Nearest airports:
» Nadi Airport NAN - in 88 km

» Nausori International Airport SUV - in 174 km

» Labasa Airport LBS - in 216 km

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Best hotels near Turtle Island

Coralview Island Resort

Located in 4 km from Turtle Island
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Rooms: 18

Coralview Island Resort is located on Tavewa Island, just 90 km north-west of Lautoka city's coastline. Guests can catch the Yasawa Flyer Ferry from … More: photo, rates and booking

Blue Lagoon Beach Resort

Located in 5 km from Turtle Island
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Rooms: 29

Guests can enjoy swimming, snorkeling and kayaking onsite, or just relax on the beach with a book and a cocktail. The tour desk arranges limestone … More: photo, rates and booking

Yasawa Island Resort & Spa

Located in 27 km from Turtle Island
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Rooms: 18

Guests can play tennis, relax by the pool or go snorkelling, windsurfing and kayaking. The Baravi Spa is located just metres from the water's edge … More: photo, rates and booking

Barefoot Island Resort

Located in 30 km from Turtle Island
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Rooms: 21

Guests can enjoy a number of recreational activities on site, including volleyball, snorkelling, kayaking and hiking. There is also nightly live … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

96 km - Cloud 9 Bar

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Not far from the island of Viti Levu, which is a part of the Fiji archipelago, an amazing floating Cloud 9 bar is located. It offers its guests a chance to relax in an incredible atmosphere, surrounded by the sky-blue waters of the ocean. The bar is a two-storey wooden …

220 km - Boiled Bat in Lutukina Restaurants

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In many Asian countries, a soup of bats remains a popular delicacy. There are numerous fans of this exotic treats in the Fiji Islands. The main feature of the dish is to cook whole bats. The treat is also served to the table with an uncut animal. The price of this …

884 km - Yasur

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One of the most powerful and destructive volcanoes on the planet can be found on Tanna Island that is a part of New Hebrides archipelago. We are talking about Yasur volcano. It has being continuously erupting, throwing lava flows every few hours, for more than 800 …

1437 km - Lagoons of New Caledonia

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The archipelago of New Caledonia is located in the Pacific Ocean. It is a territory of France. It is famous for its amazing natural attractions. One of the three largest coral reefs in the world is located here. Its length is about 1,500 km. It encircles the main …

2226 km - Auckland Art Gallery

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The Auckland Art Gallery is the greatest architectural monument in New Zealand. This art gallery was built in 1887. Today there has placed a rich collection of art pieces of local and foreign artists. Large halls are usually used for international exhibitions. ##Over a …

2228 km - Yellow Treehouse Cafe

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Those who do not want to climb into the mountains in search of the cozy restaurant can walk in the surroundings of Auckland and find the romantic Café Yellow Treehouse in one of the picturesque forests. At first sight you can hardly recognize a restaurant. The café …

Top destination around Turtle Island - Yasawa

The Yasawa Group is a part of Fiji archipelago of about 16 volcanic islands. The main attractive feature of the islands is a pristine natural beauty and picturesque hilly terrain. Yasawa Islands began to attract travellers not long ago. Amateurs of ecotourism and beach rest prefer to spend time here. An amazing underwater world is of great value to divers.

In addition to water sports, hiking is especially popular with travellers. One can appreciate the diversity of natural landscapes, the richness of local flora and fauna. Yasawa Island is the largest in the archipelago. It is on its territory that first-class hotel complexes, sports centers and leisure facilities are located. There is also a large Water Sports Centre, whose services are sure to be useful to active tourists.

One of the most interesting sights of the island is Sawa-I-Lau grotto. It is distinguished by a very mysterious and weird atmosphere. The grotto is located in close proximity to one of the popular beaches. Going on a tour, travellers should definitely take a mask with them to appreciate the beauty of the underwater world of the cave. A lot of interesting excursions pass through the territory of the island of Naviti. Almost all of its territory is covered by a dense tropical forest. Here, you can stroll through enchanting mangroves, enjoy graceful coconut palms and watch exotic birds.
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