How many islands in the Yasawa?

20
Yasawa Group, chain of about 20 volcanic islands in Fiji, South Pacific Ocean. The islands lie northwest of Viti Levu, the principal Fijian island. They were sighted in 1789 by Capt. William Bligh of HMS Bounty and cover a total land area of 52 square miles (135 square km).

Which Mamanuca island is Survivor filmed on?

of Fiji
Survivor is a United States reality show filmed on Fiji’s Mamanuca Group. The Mamanuca Islands of Fiji are a volcanic archipelago lying to the west of Nadi, Fiji’s third largest town on the western side of Viti Levu.

Where are the Yasawa Islands located in Fiji?

The Yasawa Islands are a group of islands in north-western Fiji. Approximately 30 resorts are spread through the 12 major islands in the group. Most resorts provide basic accommodation and meals with access to natural and cultural sites.

How do you get to Waya Island from Yasawa?

*Guests for Viwa will be transferred aboard a private connecting boat service to Viwa island resort upon arrival at Waya island. The fast ferry will anchor briefly offshore between the islands and guests will be shuttled to the jetty/beach of their destination resort with smaller craft.

How big is the volcano on the Yasawa Islands?

The Yasawa volcanic group consists of six main islands and numerous smaller islets. The archipelago, which stretches in a north-easterly direction for more than 80 kilometres (50 mi) from a point 40 kilometres (25 mi) north-west of Lautoka, is volcanic in origin and very mountainous, with peaks ranging from 250 to 600 metres…

Why was the Yasawa Islands closed to tourism?

Until 1987, it was the policy of the Fiji government that the Yasawa Group was closed to land-based tourism because the king of the Yasawa Group, who was not controlled by the government, did not want tourism. There were limited cruise operations since the 1950s, but passengers had to stay aboard their ships.