Yadua Tabu

Yadua Tabu is a small, uninhabited island in northern Fiji that is legally protected for its biodiversity and cultural values. The island is a national park and seabird sanctuary known for its intact native vegetation and wildlife.

The island’s chief attractions are its intact coastal forest, seabird colonies and populations of endemic reptiles and invertebrates; visits are primarily for guided nature observation and scientific work rather than mass tourism. Access is by boat from nearby larger islands and is controlled to minimise ecological impact.

Local communities and the Fijian government manage the island as a protected area to conserve habitat and species that are rare or absent elsewhere in Fiji. It remains free of permanent settlement and most modern infrastructure.

Geographically the island lies off the northern coast of Vanua Levu in Fiji’s Northern Division, sitting within the tropical oceanic zone and surrounded by coral reef and nearshore waters.

• Access restrictions: Island entry is restricted and visits normally require permission from local authorities or organized operators to limit disturbance to wildlife.
• Conservation importance: Home to significant endemic fauna, including populations of the Fiji crested iguana and other species of conservation concern, making it a priority site for biodiversity protection.