Mago Island
Island Private Fijian island with ranching history
Mago Island is a privately owned island in Fiji’s Eastern Division, known for agricultural use and limited habitation. The island has been used for cattle grazing and plantations rather than as a public tourist destination.
As a private property it is not generally open to the public and access is by prior arrangement only. The island’s infrastructure and use have been oriented toward farming and private management rather than visitor services.
Historically the island has hosted plantation agriculture and pastoral activities; ownership changed in the early 21st century when it entered private hands. Exact ownership and operational details are managed privately.
Mago lies among Fiji’s island groups in the South Pacific and is administered within Fiji’s Eastern Division; it is separate from the main populated islands and reached by private boat.
- Private ownership: Privately owned since the mid 2000s, with restricted public access; visits require permission from the owner or authorized managers.
How to Get to Mago Island #
Mago Island is privately owned and not served by public transport. Access is by private charter boat or by chartered light aircraft (landing requires permission from the owner/manager). There are no regular ferry services - arrange transport and landing permission in advance through the island’s management or a private charter operator.
Best Time to Visit Mago Island #
May-October (the dry season) is generally the best time for comfortable weather and reliable boat access.
Weather & Climate near Mago Island #
Mago Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2149 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (252 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (238 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (291 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (234 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 26°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (207 mm).