Remote and pristine diving that's also easily accessible !

Wananavu Beach Resort
Wananavu is situated on Fiji's main island at Viti Levu's most Northern point near the town of Rakiraki. Being only a 2.5 hours drive from Nadi Airport, the resort offers you the feel of an island paradise with the convenience of the mainland. Wananavu's proximity to the abundant Bligh Waters,visited regularly by one of Fiji's world class liveaboards, make this one of Fiji's most sought after diving areas !

The Resort
Wananavu Beach Resort has 31 deluxe bures situated on the palm-fringed ocean or amongst the lush tropical gardens. The spectacular reef and sunset scenes from the bures and restaurant bar complex are unparalleled.

There's always something for everyone; diving, cultural activities, picnics to secluded beaches, village tours, snorkelling, fishing, kayaking or just lying by the pool with a book and a cocktail.
There are no phones, radios or tvs in the bures, giving you the chance to experience a peaceful slice of paradise. Each bure and villa offers air-conditioning and ceiling fans or can be naturally cooled by the sea breezes.Wananavu is perfect for singles, couples and is family friendly, a resort that offers the relaxed 'out of the way' Fiji. The wonderful staff, bures, fresh local food, views, warm water, fantastic snorkelling and world renowned diving make Wananavu that unique Fijian getaway.

The Diving

Ra Divers offer pristine diving adventures in the renowned Bligh Waters. These waters have until recently been accessible only by premier liveaboard cruises, but are now, thankfully, acccessible from the resort. Two and three tank dives will provide you with an incredible variety of sea life all from a land based dive facility! From the tiniest of creatures to pelagics, from hard coral to hanging soft coral gardens, this will provide you with an exciting diving experience. Blue Ribbon Eels, Clown Triggers, Lion Fish, Leaf Scorpions, Reef Sharks and millions of colorful Anthias and Fusiliers all inhabit these waters. Ra Divers boats will quickly and comfortably transport you to one of the many explored and unexplored dive sites in the Vatu-I-Ra Passage. They have 3 dedicated dive boats:
“The Phantom”
A 36ft monohulled boat powered by twin 115HP Yamaha engines and comfortably able to accommodate 16 divers with 2 crew.
“The Shadow”
A 28ft monohulled boat powered by twin 60HP Yamaha engines and comfortably able to accommodate 10 divers with 2 crew.
“Thakau Express”
A 25ft monohulled fiberglass boat powered by a 85HP Yamaha engine and comfortably able to accommodate 8 Divers with 2 crew.

Every trip is manned by knowledgeable Dive Masters who know the islands of Fiji inside out.

Accommodation
The resort offers a range of Garden View, Ocean View & Beachfront Bure accommodation to suit all tastes. Every bure is ocean or garden facing or overlooking the beach so you can be assured of unforgettably stunning views. With your own private bathroom and balcony, you can really appreciate the peace and relaxing atmosphere that the resort has to offer their guests. For families and small groups ther's also some two bedroom Garden Bures that accommodate up to 4 adults or 2 adults & 2 children. For those special occasions there's alao a deluxe honeymoon bure along with ocean view and beachfront villas ! All accommodation air conditioning, ceiling fans, mini-bar, refrigerator & tea/coffee making facilities.

Meals
All meal are included in your package. Start your day with Breakfast from the Sunrise Terrace where the resort offers a wide selection from the Breakfast Menu. You can choose from a tropical/continental or hot American buffet breakfasts.
Mouth-watering dishes from the lunch menu are served either by the poolside or from the restaurant balcony offering superb ocean views.
Daily trips can be arranged to secluded beaches on the nearby islands where you can take a picnic lunch or enjoy a beach BBQ cooked over an openfire.
In the evening you can experience the a la carte dining featuring International and Local Cuisine including fresh fish and lobster caught from the Bligh Waters directly out from the Resort. The a la carte menu changes daily.
Every night the Wananavu Serenaders are there to enchant your evening with Fijian music and songs where a bowl or two of 'Kava' (Fiji's Ceremonial Drink) should not be missed.
One a week, a "Lovo" - a Traditional Fijian Feast is organised subject to guest numbers in house. Food is wrapped in banana leaves, cooked over hot stones and buried underground. When the tasty feast is unearthed, Soni will describe to you the different types of Fijian food and delicacies. The feast is then followed by a traditional evening of song and dance performed by the resort staff.

Activities
The resort provides kayaks, snorkelling equipment & tennis facilities free of charge. Within the Wananavu area there are plenty of activities to enjoy besides diving that make this the ideal place for divers & non-divers:

• Snorkeling trips to outer reef
  
• BBQ / Day trip to outer islands
• Picnic / snorkeling Trip to outer islands
• Nananu-i-Ra Circle Island Tour
• Waterfall and Cultural Tour
• Village Tour
• Village Tour and visit to Church of the Black Christ
• Town trip (per taxi - each way)
• Wai Spa Health and Beauty Treatments
• Horse riding
  
• Bamboo rafting

Local culture
Despite it's accessibility this area of Fiji is still remote & unspoilt and offers visitors a taste of the real Fiji culture - a visit tone of the local villages is a must and at the resort you can catch up with talks and demonstrations such as cooking, bush medicine, coconut climbing and traditional culture.

Getting to/from Wananavu
Acessibility is one of Wanananvu's main attractions as no additional flights are needed once you arrive into Fiji !
Your international flight will take you into Nadi on Fiji's main island of Viti Levu, where you will be met by a resort representative.
From there it's a scenic 2 ¼ hours journey by a luxury air conditioned mini-van to the resort.

Packages (valid 01 April 2010 to 31 March 2011)
Package: 7 nights/10 dives	Double/Twin (per person)
Garden View Bure	AUD 1390
Ocean View Bure	AUD 1460
Beachfront Bure	AUD 1565
Deluxe Honeymoon Bure	AUD 1770
Package Inclusions: 7 nights in Fijian bure accommodation as applicable All meals (Buffet breakfast, lunch, a la carte dinner) Return transfers between Nadi & Wananavu Tanks & weights supplied All local taxes & service charges Diver package includes: 5 Dive Days/2 tanks per day - 10 pre-paid boat dives per person with RA Divers