Monuriki

Monuriki is a small, uninhabited island in the Mamanuca group of Fiji, noted internationally as the filming location for the 2000 film “Cast Away.”

The island offers sandy beaches, reef-fringed snorkeling and a compact shoreline suitable for day visits by boat. There are no tourist facilities on the island itself, so visits are typically short and focused on scenery and snorkeling.

Monuriki attracted global attention when it was used as the primary location for the film “Cast Away” (2000). The island has otherwise remained uninhabited and is part of the local Mamanuca island group.

Monuriki lies in the Mamanuca Islands off the west coast of Viti Levu and is reached by boat from mainland departure points such as Nadi and nearby resort islands.

• Film location: Used as the primary filming location for the 2000 feature film “Cast Away” starring Tom Hanks, which is the island’s principal claim to fame.

Monuriki is reached by boat from nearby larger islands such as Malolo or from mainland Denarau/Port Denarau near Nadi. Chartered boat transfers and day-trip operators in the Mamanuca Islands run regular landings; sea conditions determine the ease of access.

• Arrange permits and a guide through local tour operators if landing on the island - it's within Fiji's Mamanuca group and subject to conservation rules.
• Bring snorkeling gear: the reef around Monuriki is the real draw, and early mornings have the clearest water.
• Respect private-lease restrictions - some small islets in the area are privately managed and limit access.