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DENARAU ISLAND

Situated on Viti Levu, the largest of the 333 Fijian boat, it is now the main transfer point for the resorts off
islands, Denarau Island is located across a tiny causeway the coast of Nadi in the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands.
separating the island from the Nadi end of the mainland. Port Denarau is the principle departure point for vessels. Departing

This major tourism complex is a 20-minute drive from Nadi from the port are water taxis and jetboat transfers, chartered yachts
International Airport and includes The Westin Denarau Island Resort and catamarans, island day cruises, multi-day island-hopping cruises
& Spa, Sheraton Fiji Resort, Sheraton Denarau Villas, Fiji Beach and brigantines offering sunset dinner cruises.
Resort & Spa (Hilton), Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa, Radisson Blu Resort Sport is big on Denarau with the Denarau Golf and Racquet Club
Fiji Denarau Island, Golf Terraces, an 18-hole championship golf offering a spectacular 18-hole championship golf course. The
course, a golf and racquet club and a private-berth marina. course has been designed around the island’s extensive waterways.
The resorts boast ocean frontage and an island shuttle runs frequent An impressive clubhouse comprising a pro shop and restaurant
transfers between the resorts and Port Denarau, while golf carts whiz overlooks the 9th, 10th and 18th holes. A driving range and an
guests around and between the resorts. adjacent tennis courts extend the club’s facilities.
Apart from offering a sophisticated hotel and residential experience, There is a yacht club and development is continuing on Denarau
Port Denarau, with its shops and growing marina, has become a with other major up-market hotels under construction.
major transit hub for Fijian tourism. There is also a commercial and retail centre, food and beverage
outlets, and cultural attractions, making Denarau one of the leading
With many of the smaller islands in the archipelago only accessible by integrated tourism destinations in the South Pacific.

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