Diveaway Fiji at Mango Bay and Beachouse in Fiji

Reef Fish Identification: Tropical Pacific ebook now available!

2012-02-10T13:11:00.000+12:00

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Save our sharks, Miss Fiji to tell pageant

2011-11-29T16:33:00.000+13:00

Please support Fiji's Miss Hibiscus at the South Pacific pageant. She is championing the Fiji Shark Campaign as part of her bid to become Miss South Pacific. This is a great way for us to get the message out! Please spread this on all your Facebook, Bebo, Google + and Twitter networks!

You can support her by voting for her at :misssouthpacificpageant.ws/about-us/contestants-2011.html. You can do it once a day so come back again and again to assist the effort of protecting sharks in Fiji.

Miss Hawaii is FAR ahead at the moment, let's get Miss Fiji up there!

FIJI SUN
Save our sharks, Miss Fiji to tell pageant
writer : SITERI SAUVAKACOLO

Reigning Miss Vodafone Hibiscus Alisi Rabukawaqa will advocate for the stop to the exploitation of sharks across commercial fisheries at the Miss South Pacific Pageant in Samoa next week.

Hibiscus Event Group Executive secretary Aqela Cakobau in a statement said Miss Rabukawaqa would use the pageant as a platform to advocate for shark protection.

“This issue has prompted me to use the Miss South Pacific Pageant platform to champion the protection of the shark species, a species that is held in high regard (as a totem) in the Pacific, and particularly in Cakaudrove where my mother hails from.

“Sharks have a critical role to play in keeping the marine ecosystem in balance,” the Bua lass said.

“As Pacific island people who rely heavily on our marine resources we must be in the forefront of protecting these resources and support initiatives that drive governmental policy changes to save sharks from extinction and at the same time protect the future health of our seas.”

Preparations began in October for Miss Rabukawaqa. Brothers Craig and Warwick Marlow design her sulu/sarong category wear, award winning designer Epeli Tuibeqa who’s designing her traditionally-inspired category costume, music composer Igelesi Ete is assisting with her talent. Head of Communication at the Fiji National University Shailesh Lal is also working with her on her communication and public speaking skills.

The Hibiscus Event Group is funding all aspects of Miss Fiji’s preparations and trip to Samoa and Pure Fiji is donating gift packs for Miss Fiji’s fellow contestants.

The Miss Fiji entourage will leave for Samoa on Sunday December 4.

The Miss South Pacific Pageant proper will take place on Saturday December 10 at the Samoa Cultural Centre.

Vote for Miss Fiji

Sea Save Foundation - Auction Home Page - BiddingForGood Fundraising Auction

2011-11-24T12:57:00.000+13:00

The Sea Save Foundation Holiday Auction is now open!

The proceeds will go to Sea Save Foundation in order to support ocean conservation.

Auction items range from exotic diving vacation getaways, diving equipment and gear, underwater photography courses by noted oceanographers, and incredible hand crafted works of art guaranteed to delight and surprise.

So, tell your friends, family, and community. Let the bidding begin!

Sea Save Foundation - Auction Home Page - BiddingForGood Fundraising Auction

Diveaway Fiji @ Mango & Beachouse (1)

2011-01-10T12:29:00.000+13:00

Some great photo's Lill Haugen took at Mango Bay!

Lill Haugen photo's Mango/Beachouse

Diveaway Fiji @ Mango & Beachouse

Mango Down

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Right in front of the resort also features big drop offs, and in September and October we often have the unbelievable bonus of humpback whales migrating past.

We have yet to see them underwater, but throughout this time we regularly hear whalesong under water and see them from the boat (and the beach!).

On one particularily memorable dive our bodies were vibrating so much with the song that we were spinning round in circles underwater, expecting a singing behemoth to appear out of the blue at any second.

When we surfaced, the two whales had gone past and were a hundred and fifty metres away, entertaining the boat crew.

Mango Down

Razorback- awesome dive site at Mango Bay

2010-06-18T20:27:00.000+12:00

When we started diving from Mango Bay we immediately discovered some great dive sites. Virtually the first dive we did was Razorback, straight out from Namatakula channel on the corner of the main reef.

This dive site is a long ridge that runs out to sea at right angles to the main reef. The ridge is narrow with big dropoffs on either side, starting at around 18 metres by the main reef and sloping down and away until it disappears into the deep blue.

Because of its angle to the main reef currents bump into it and push up and over it, meaning a lot of marine life likes to hang around here and enjoy the scenery.

The very first dive we did here two big schools of 40 – 50 barracuda, chevronned and blackfins, were lurking around and we quickly became the epicentre of a barracuda vortex as they swirled curiously around us. As they streamed off, 5 eagle rays zoomed out of the depth, flew by in formation line astern before peeling off and gliding away.

Then we noticed that all the while a big old barnacle encrusted turtle was sitting by a bommie down on the ridgeback, observing all this with a somewhat sardonic eye.

Since that first dive we have frequently seen sharks here, grey reefs, white tips and nurse, and discovered a series of swimthroughs tunnelled through the reef, from the really quite small (Claustrophobia) to much bigger (waterslide).

Razorback - Diveaway Fiji : Scuba Diving on the Coral Coast in the Fiji Islands

The Beachouse

2010-06-18T20:26:00.000+12:00

Located on Fiji's magnificent Coral coast halfway between Nadi (this is where overseas flights land and is pronounced Nandi) and Suva (Capital of Fiji Islands), the Beachouse is ideal for those who want a central home base.

You can take advantage of the great outings nearby such as village visits, jungle and waterfall treks or simply relax and enjoy our beachside location.

You can also enjoy sea-kayaking, snorkelling, beach horse-riding, boat/fishing trips, inexpensive massage or simply laze in a hammock on the beachfront.

There are many other activities (some of which are organised by local Fijiian villagers)

The Beachouse is nestled within a delightful four hectare coconut grove fringed by a white sandy beach with a living coral reef only metres away! For the surfers there is a surfable reef break a little further out.
The Beachouse offers the best of Fiji's natural beauty and charm. This unique resort was specifically designed for backbackers with an emphasis on comfort, privacy, convenience and all-round fun for singles and couples.

We are proud to host backpackers from all over the world and to help them experience the coastal lifestyle of the inhabitants of the Fiji Islands.

The Beachouse was one of the first backpacker resorts in Fiji and is proud to have kept its low cost roots despite its five star location!

The Beachouse - Diveaway Fiji : Scuba Diving on the Coral Coast in the Fiji Islands

Mango Bay Resort

2010-06-18T20:25:00.000+12:00

Nestled within the Tadrawai (dreamwater) Valley and set across 12 acres of lush tropical landscape. MANGO BAY RESORT overlooks the enclosed bay offering sheltered clear waters and stunning white beachfront.

Days filled with "Action & Adventure" - snorkelling, game fishing, PADI scuba diving the list just goes on..! Plus, have your nights filled with "Entertainment & Fun" - sunset cruises, happy hour and Traditional Fijian dance shows. Experience all that Fiji has to offer!

Relax in our oceanfront lagoon pool, join in with the gang for the sunset bonfire, or chill-out under the stars and experience our open air cinema with the backdrop of the Fijian night sky.

Our enthusiastic staff with their warm hearted BULA will get you in the mood to relax, coupled with our down to earth style and natural tropical surroundings.

Mango Bay Resort - Diveaway Fiji : Scuba Diving on the Coral Coast in the Fiji Islands

The Beachouse

2010-02-26T15:00:00.000+13:00

The Beachouse is nestled within a delightful eight hectare coconut plantation with acres of tropical gardens and lawn. The resort is fringed by a white sandy beach with a living coral reef only metres away!

Located on Fiji's magnificent Coral Coast, the Beachouse offers you a genuine island/beach atmosphere!!

The benefit to the traveller is that the Beachouse is only a F$10 bus trip from Nadi ... great value for an 80km bus ride! You get to see the Coral Coast first-hand as the bus ambles down the Queens Road see bus timetable.

This unique resort was designed and built by the Brown family in the 1990’s specifically for travellers/backpackers. With only 12 double rooms, a range of new dorms (no more than 6 persons per dorm), loads of lawn space for campers, the emphasis is on comfort, privacy, convenience and all-round fun for singles and couples. We enjoy hosting travellers from all over the world, whilst giving guests a chance to experience the very best of Fiji’s coastal lifestyle.

2010-02-26T14:56:00.000+13:00


Nestled within the Tadrawai (dreamwater) Valley and set across 12 acres of lush tropical landscape. MANGO BAY RESORT overlooks the enclosed bay offering sheltered clear waters and stunning white beachfront.	Days filled with "Action & Adventure" - snorkelling, game fishing, PADI scuba diving the list just goes on..! Plus, have your nights filled with "Entertainment & Fun" - sunset cruises, happy hour and Traditional Fijian dance shows. Experience all that Fiji has to offer!

Relax in our oceanfront lagoon pool, join in with the gang for the sunset bonfire, or chill-out under the stars and experience our open air cinema with the backdrop of the Fijian night sky.	Our enthusiastic staff with their warm hearted BULA will get you in the mood to relax, coupled with our down to earth style and natural tropical surroundings.