QLD
117 posts
Hi all,
anybody been to the Nananu Island Lodge at Fiji?
How is the spot for kitesurfing?
How are the rooms and the food?
What places and spots at Fiji can you recommend?
We have three and will spend the first at Nananu Island Lodge and are not sure yet where to go afterwards...
cheers
Sven
SA
2898 posts
careful sven, this is a touchy subject and the nsa operatives are watching.
yes, seen them all there and if you are kiting then a support boat is
a must if you want to take advantage of all wind directions.
staying only 3 days is a limiting factor.
try ellington wharf. it's where you catch the boats to the island.
I can give you more info but then we'd have to kill you.
best winds
Tony Lorenz
WA
275 posts
Hi Sven,
Go Windsurfing operates a kite and windsurfing school from the Lodge, starting in May.
The Lodge is a fairly big resort, with plenty going on. The rooms are clean and the food,like most Fijian back packers good but simple.
As a kite location by yourself it could be a bit limiting as you do really need boat support, of which we do have plenty.
For more info check out our website
www.gowindsurfing.com
Simon
SA
2898 posts
Sven,
I warned you, the barrow pushers have arrived, run before it's to late.
accom is plentiful so don't sweat you will get a room just about anywhere by just rocking up. so go there and checkout all options, then choose.
best winds
QLD
117 posts
Hi Tony, thanks for advice, but who are the nsa operatives??? and what do I need a support boat for, unless its offshore? Do you have any other recommendations about spots at Fiji? Need cheap accom and something else to do if there is no wind, like good diving or so...
nice island where my girl will like it as well... know what I mean?!
Hi Simon, we will arrive on the island one week before May, so now?
SA
2898 posts
Hi sven,
that island is just one in a group and there are a number of excellent kiting locations within a few mins boat drive.
they can also be used to do downwinders back to the island.
But the locals are very territorial and you need permission or a big wad of cash. the longest downwinder we did was 12ks.
the support boat needs to stay with you and the driver be knowledgable.
in my time there I saw that the only boats on the island were used for ferrying customers to and from ellington wharf. one per island lodge.
the island has about 4 resorts
ellington wharf 1.
Safari lodge has the ellinton wharf one and one on the island plus about seven boats.
in our 2 weeks with them we wakeboarded, snorkled, spearfished, ocean kayaked, night spearfished, sailboarded, sightseeded, and had about 11 kite sessions at 7 different locations. At the same time a group of a dozen kiwi sailboarders and one kiter on the island got 2 marginal sailing days the kiter with a 16m 14m and 10m got none.
all fact
best winds
QLD
117 posts
Hi Ral,
thanks for the advice, think I cannot change my girls mind about staying at the NananuLodge... however, how big is the island and is it possible to walk over to Safaris a go for a ride with them.
I still do not under stand what you need the boats for as long as you stay on the beach and do no offshores or downwinders???
How is the beach right in front the lodge?
And hay anybody some secret tips where we can spend the rest of our 3 weeks in Fiji???
cheers
Sven
NSW
211 posts
Hi Sven
It's time to clarify your offshore wind question.... As you can see from the link to the Fiji map, the wind is offshore at the end of the island....once you've kited the 400m beach, your out in the open...with only the Yasawas (a 3 week drift) awaiting you...
http:://www.safarilodge.com.fj/Graphics/fmapb.gif
Check out the island map and you should clearly see where the onshore / cross shore beaches are and then you can work out why different operators are located on such places...SAFETY!
Check it out and if you need assistance, feel free to email.
Rgds
Warren
SA
2898 posts
Hi sven,
to answer your last couple of questions.
Yes you can walk to the Safari lodge and organise any activity with them.
the beach in front of all the resorts on the wind side of the island is about zilch at high tide and bugger all at low tide. The palm trees overhang to waterline. you need assistance to launch and land or be very brave. a walk through the shallows to the end of the bay and water launch is the go. (get the wipika CLS bar happening)
when I was there with my group of students we pioneered a number of techniques for boat launchs and never looked back.
tip number 3 to 333, wear booties the coral is sharp, and don't body drag over reefs.
all this being said we had a ball and can't wait to go back, no wonder warren has been there for years.
best winds
tony Lorenz
