Castaway Island

Castaway Island, or Qalito, is an island of the Mamanuca Group in Fiji. It is inhabited, with a tourist resort on its west side. The island has an area of 70 hectares (170 acres).

Access

Castaway Island is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) offshore from Nadi International Airport. It is accessible by either boat, seaplane or helicopter. The sea trip takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes, travelling past several other Mamanuca Islands.

Resort Map

The island’s 174 acres (70 ha) are covered in rich tropical rainforest, surrounded by white sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs and azure waters.

You can view a Castaway Island Fiji Resort Map here

Traditional Fijian Name and present day use

Known traditionally by the Fijians as “Qalito”, Castaway Island today is a private island resort used for holidays and vacations - in particular honeymoons and family holiday vacations.

Island Inhabitants

The Fijian resort staff live on-island in a staff village. The bulk of the staff are from the Main island of Viti Levu.

Coordinates: 17°44′01″S 177°08′02″E / 17.7336°S 177.1339°E / -17.7336; 177.1339

Mamanuca Islands

Beachcomber Eori Kadavulailai (aka Bounty) Kadomo Malolo Malolo Lailai Mana Matamanoa Monu Monuriki Namotu Nautanivono Navadra Navini Qalito Tavarua Tavua Tokoriki Treasure Vomo Yanuya

Islands of Fiji

Principal islands	Viti Levu Vanua Levu

Significant outliers	Conway Reef Kadavu Taveuni Rotuma

Archipelagos	Kadavu Group Lau Islands Lomaiviti Islands Mamanuca Islands Moala Islands Ringgold Isles Rotuma Group Vanua Levu Group Viti Levu Group Yasawa Islands

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