About Mago Island
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 25° - 29° | 27° | 252 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 25° - 29° | 27° | 238 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 25° - 29° | 27° | 291 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 29° | 26° | 234 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 23° - 27° | 25° | 159 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 23° - 26° | 25° | 120 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 22° - 26° | 24° | 85 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 22° - 25° | 24° | 90 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 22° - 26° | 24° | 118 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 23° - 27° | 25° | 167 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 28° | 26° | 188 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 29° | 26° | 207 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
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.
