Malolo Island is part of the Mamanuca Group of islands and is located off the western coast of Viti Levu, the largest island of the Fijian archipelago. Malolo Island is a typical south-sea island paradise and lies approximately 25 kilometres due west of Nadi International Airport, and can easily be reached via plane, which services Malolo Lailai Airport, seaplane, or by boat from Denarau Marina.
Malolo Island was formed by volcanic activity over 150 million years ago which has resulted in the island having an interior of high peaks that are surrounded by coastal lowlands which are edged with golden sandy beaches. Covering approximately 800 hectares this tropical island is surrounded by a string of outer coral reefs with the neighbouring islands of Qalito (or Castaway) lying approximately 500 metres off the north-western coast, and Malolo Lailai standing across a narrower navigable channel to the south-east. It is an inhabited island which focuses primarily on tourism and offers visitors several holiday destinations. In typical Fijian fashion the weather is generally warm through the winter months and hot and humid during the summer. The summer months, December to March, are also referred to as the wet season although the western areas of Fiji are generally drier than the eastern parts. The island provides visitors with long stretches of golden sand, tall palms and lush tropical gardens, and offers many outdoor activities including fishing, wind-surfing, snorkelling and boating.
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