Castaway Island

Island in Fiji From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Castaway Island (or Qalito) is an island of the Mamanuca Group in Fiji. It is inhabited, with a tourist resort on its west side. The island has an area of 70 hectares (170 acres).[1]

Country Fiji
Time zoneUTC+12
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Castaway Island
Qalito
Castaway (Qalito) Island pictured in 2026
Castaway (Qalito) Island pictured in 2026
Viti Levu with Qalito off the west coast
Viti Levu with Qalito off the west coast
Castaway Island is located in Fiji
Castaway Island
Castaway Island
Location in Fiji
Country Fiji
ArchipelagoMamanuca
DivisionWestern Division
ProvinceNadroga-Navosa
DistrictMalolo
Area
 • Land0.27 sq mi (0.7 km2)
Time zoneUTC+12
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Geography and Transportation

Castaway Island is located off the northeast tip of Malolo and south of Mana islands and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) offshore from Nadi International Airport. It is accessible by either boat, seaplane or helicopter. The sea trip takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes, travelling past several other Mamanuca Islands.

Traditional Fijian name and present-day use

Known traditionally by the Fijians as “Qalito”, Castaway Island today is a private island resort used for holidays and vacations - in particular honeymoons and family holiday vacations.

Island inhabitants

The Fijian resort staff live on-island in a staff village. The bulk of the staff are from the Main island of Viti Levu.

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