Moala Group Islands

A subgroup of the Lau Archipelago, the Moala Group sits midway between the Southern Lau Group and the Kadavu Group. Located southeast of the Lomaiviti Group, the Moala Group consists of three islands, Moala, Totoya and Matuku, all of which are administered by the Eastern Division. Having a total land area of just 119 sq km, these islands are more or less inaccessible to visitors, and you need to be invited by a villager to come here.

Moala is the largest island of the group at 65 sq km. Some 110 km from Lakeba and 160 km from Suva, this roughly triangular island has an unusual landscape that includes a peak reaching 460 meters and two small crater lakes. Volcanic in origin, the soil here is very fertile and the villagers on the island grow copra and bananas, which they sell in Suva. Nine villages can be found on Moala; however, there are no real accommodations here. If you do visit Moala, you will stay with the local family that has invited you.

Totoya Island was once part of a volcano that was active 4.9 million years ago. Shaped liked a horseshoe, the volcano sank and Totoya formed a beautiful landlocked lagoon. Matuku is a small island that is lush and heavily forested. The rich volcanic soil here keeps this island green and verdant all year long.

To get to Moala, Air Fiji offers flights once a week on Thursdays. You can also get here by boat.