Monuriki
The filming location of the movie Cast Away, with steep volcanic rock peaks and a crescent-shaped white sand beach. The island is uninhabited, and visits are possible only on a day trip.
Monuriki Island lies at the far western end of the Mamanuca Islands. Tom Hanks's film Cast Away was shot here in 2000. The island has no residents and is home to the Fiji crested iguana, which is native to Fiji. Conservation groups have worked to remove invasive goats and rats from the island. Visitors usually come on half-day or full-day trips from Mana Island, Tokoriki Island, Matamanoa Island, or Denarau, spending time on the beach, snorkeling, and recreating scenes from the film. Landing may require a fee paid to the traditional landowners. There are no facilities on the island, so bring your own drinking water and sunscreen.
Opening hours
Daytime (depends on day-cruise schedule)
Nearby sights
- Matamanoa Island
- Mamanuca Islands
- Tokoriki Island
- Mana Island
- Castaway Island (Qalito)
- Malolo Island
- Cloud 9
- Beachcomber Island