Malolo is a volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, near Fiji. Malolo was used as a tribe name in Survivor: Ghost Island. Malolo Island is the largest of the Mamanuca Islands and is home to two villages.

History

Malolo was one of the locations surveyed by members the

United States Exploring Expedition The United States Exploring Expedition of 1838–1842 was an exploring and surveying expedition of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding lands conducted by the United States. The original appointed commanding officer was Commodore Thomas ap Catesby ...

under

Charles Wilkes Charles Wilkes (April 3, 1798 – February 8, 1877) was an American naval officer, ship's captain, and List of explorers, explorer. He led the United States Exploring Expedition (1838–1842). During the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865 ...

in 1840. During their visit, two members of the party, including

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Wilkes Henry, Wilkes' nephew, were killed by natives as they attempted to negotiate for food. In retaliation, 80 plus crewmen from the Expedition's ships attacked and destroyed the villages on Malolo, killing 87, and laid waste to all of the crops.

Tourism

Malolo Island is home to five resorts: Tropica Island Resort, Malolo Island Resort, Likuliku Island Resort, 6 Senses Resort and Spa, and Funky Fish Resort.

Access

Malolo Island is accessible by boat South Sea Cruises / helicopters for the resorts that have Helipads or through the nearby Malolo Lailai Airport.

References

External links

Tropica Island Resort

Tourism Fiji
Islands of Fiji Ba Province Mamanuca Islands {{Fiji-geo-stub