The hilly, rugged and remote Fijian Yasawa islands are quickly becoming one of the most popular parts of Fiji.

Once the near-exclusive playground of the rich and famous, the hilly, rugged and remote Fijian Yasawa islands, 70km northwest of Viti Levu, are quickly becoming one of the most popular parts of Fiji. In fact, backpackers and other budget travellers now choose Fiji Holidays to the Yasawas rather than Ovalau and Levuka. The three-to seven-day Blue Lagoon cruises are still the easiest and most stylish way to go to the Yasawas, but fast catamarans now make daily Yasawa transfers from Denarau Island near Nadi. One stunning island in this chain is Turtle Island, which has a property considered to be one of the world’s best small resorts. It can be reached by chartered seaplane from Nadi. Several backpacker camps, some considered the most “luxurious” properties of that type on Fiji, have their own boats for transporting guests from Lautoka.

When to travel to Yasawa Islands

The Fijian Yasawa islands are a year round destination, but best during the Fijian ‘winter’, from May to October. The climate is sunny year round with an average temperature of 26C. The dry season runs from May to October; the wet season is characterised by brief but heavy showers from November to April with a high of 31C.