Peter and Jenny’s vision in developing Nukubati is to provide a first class retreat in an environment that remains natural and unspoiled. This presents some challenges. Too often a development can compromise the very environment that is its attraction. Nukubati has been developed with a respect for the environment and a view to its long term sustainability. The natural environment of the island is beautiful. Being only one kilometre offshore, views of mountains and the coastline form a spectacularly southerly backdrop. Unlimited ocean views, with a few distant islands lend to the tranquil and spacious atmosphere. The island is set in an extensive network of coral reefs, which provide superb opportunities for snorkelling, diving and fishing. About 25 kilometres out are “the breakers” where the reef meets an expanse of ocean – a truly great day or half day for diving, fishing and snorkelling. Visibility in the crystal clear water of this pristine untouched wonderland is amongst the best in the world, extending at times to 60 metres. The island itself is sandy with extensive lawns around the buildings and all manmade structures on the island are thoughtfully planned to blend well with the natural environment and to minimise depletion or degradation of natural resources.

Fresh water is either filtered rainwater or from our desalination plant. Biocycle waste treatment provides nutrition for our gardens. Our fruits and vegetables are organically grown on the island and meats are supplied from nearby free-range farms. Nukubati is surrounded by a wealth of unique natural and cultural heritage and we are continually examining the links between our activities and the environment.

Facilities and services designed to use minimum of power. Nukubati has one of the largest solar panel plants in the Pacific, ensuring an uninterrupted supply of electricity (240vAC) from the sun.

THE GREAT SEA REEF

Nukubati Island Resort is currently the only resort with direct access to the Great Sea Reef which is the third longest barrier reef in the world. It has an area of around 202,700 kilometres and 200 kilometres in length.

According to the WWF, a recent survey of the Great Sea Reef showed that it is home to 55% of all the known coral reef fish species in Fiji, 74% of all the known coral species, 44% of the known marine flora and 44% of Fiji’s endemic reef fish species.

“The survey team also recorded 117 species of sponges, 31 species of coelenterate and 12 species of ascidians,” a WWF information kit said.

Among the rare, endangered and newly recorded species discovered were:

  • 12 species listed on the IUCN red list of threatened species, including 10 species of fish, turtle (Chelonia mydas) and spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris).
  • Populations of the locally extirpated and nationally endangered bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopom muricatum).
  • 3 species of fish considered to be endemic to Fiji including one new species (Pommacentrus sp.) and one possible new record (Chromis opercularis) previously known only within the range of the Indian Ocean.
  • 16 species considered to be new additions to the flora of the Fiji archipelago with two possible newly identified species, namely Ceramium sp. and Crousania sp.
  • 43 new records of hard corals were documented with 2 new genera and 3 species found outside their expected geographic range.
For more information on the Great Sea Reef, Click Here.

LOCAL HUMAN RESOURCES

Nukubati Island Resort provides personalized guides for educational walking tours sharing ancestral wisdom and healing traditions:

  • Kolinio Moce (Nukubati’s local anthropologist). Formerly of the Fiji Museum and now Environmental Consultant for the Fiji Government.
  • Salote . . . Nukubati’s own Fijiian traditional medicine expert, will provide an intimate, fascinating, and inspiring account of an ancient way of healing.


Presented by the North American office of Nukubati Island, Fiji — (800) 224-0220 — (888) 345-4669 — email us at world@silcom.com

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