15 Exciting things to do on Tokoriki Island Fiji, Including Tokoriki warnings and the things you need to know
Tokoriki island is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. With dramatically beautiful scenery as far as the eye can sea above land and under water, this is natural wonder of the world. Tokoriki island is located a 45 minute boat ride from mainland Fiji and has 2 beautiful resorts on it. It is accessible by boat but also has helicopter landing pads for guest that want to arrive in fashion. The resorts have been fully renovated in the last 2 years to please the most toughest critics. We spent over a week on this small island with no shortage of things to do for my wife and I and our 2 children.
Although this island is not for the budget traveller, there are many things to do to save money on Tokoriki island. No need to pay for excursions as the hotels provide most of the entertainment and amenities at no additional cost to the guest. Here is the total Tokoriki guide, and the 15 Epic Tokoriki things to do on Tokoriki island.
Snorkelling around Tokoriki Island
The snorkelling on the surrounding waters around Tokoriki island is spectacular. You can literally find a beautiful reef from any water entry point on the island. The reef is a pretty good swim out, so the resorts will jet ski you out. They will check up on you every now and then, and will pick you up when you are ready to go back in. When you get out to the reef, there is a dramatic drop off with different type of coral all over it. My first snorkel on Tokoriki, I saw 3 sharks! Don’t worry they were small reef sharks and do not bite. I also saw clownfish and tons of hard and soft coral. I woke up every morning to snorkel. If you have never tried this activity you have to try it. I wrote a how to snorkel like a pro guide, you should read this before you try.
Snorkeling
Scuba Diving
There is one dive shop on the island located at the Tokoriki island resort. They will take you out to all of the best spots surrounding the island. You will get the experience to see giant clams the size of a human. The dive company is called Tokoriki diving.
Scuba-Diving
Shore fishing Tokoriki or Boat fishing Tokoriki
If you have ever read any of my trip details, you would know that I love to fish. I bring a collapsible fishing rod everywhere I travel and the shore fishing is great on Tokoriki island. You can also fish by boat with local fisherman or fish from one of the resorts Kayaks!
Fishing-Fiji
Hike all around the Island
Hiking here is a lot of fun and is very easy. You can hike all around the island and explore hidden beaches. I hiked from The Sheraton to Tokoriki island resort. Then I hiked to the top of the island. Here you can get really nice pictures of the entire island and panoramic ocean pics.
Fiji-island-hiking
Jet ski
Both resorts will rent you a Jet ski if you enjoy this activity. You can jet ski around half of the island safely.
Jet-Ski-Tokoriki
Catch Frogs and Crabs
There is a lot of huge wildlife on the island. It is obviously very fertile nutrient rich ground, as there were large toads and these massive black hairy crabs all over the place! Every night my son and I would go out and hunt. This was a really fun activity, and kept him really engaged.
Tokoriki-crab
Bird watching
There are lots of beautiful ocean birds that come to Tokoriki to feed and mate!
Fijian-Birds
Have a beach day
The beaches were thick with soft sand. Hanging out on the beach here is relaxing, and there is such a beautiful view. Chill out, bring a towel and enjoy.
Tokoriki-Beach
Kayaking
Both resorts rent Kayaks. My son and I kayaked all the way out to where the reef drops off and took a bunch of really nice pictures of the island. This activity is more pleasurable in calm water. You can also fish off of a kayak if you want to.
Kayaking-around-Tokoriki-Island
Stand up paddle boarding
Both resorts also rent stand up paddle boards. This is great exercise and a fun challenge!
Stand-up-paddle-boarding-Fiji
Have dinner with a view!
The restaurants on the island are all ocean front. At the Sheraton they have 3 main restaurants and a bar. There were so many days that we were just hanging out around the pool and would order our lunch right there. Try the Tokoriki burger, I had one almost every day. Its amazing.
Tokoriki-island-dinners
Tokoriki Island Honeymoon
After having spent my 10 year anniversary on the island. I realized that this would be the perfect place for a honeymoon. It is secluded and quiet, has tons of dramatic picture spots including on the helipad overlooking the resorts.
Tokoriki-honeymoon
Kids Club
There is a kids club for children to go to. A large gated park and a building full of toys and crafts. They keep your young ones very busy. You will find that the Fijian people are very family related. The people they hire for the kids club are mostly parents and people in the child care field.
Tokoriki-kids-club
Mini Golf
There are many random activities here including mini golfing, table tennis, pool, fooseball etc. They also provide a book club, where you can borrow books and return them when you are done. Most of these games were in the games room.
Mini-Golfing-Tokoriki-Island
Collect Shells
For some reason, the sea shells that came up on the beach were some of the best I have collected anywhere. Some countries do not allow you to bring these home. So beware of the local laws. Kids love to be challenged to collect shells and can spend a lot of time hunting out the rare gems.
Collect-Sea-Shells
Island Hop
You can rent a small boat and go island hopping. Tokoriki is surrounded by4 main islands, each having their own special reson to visit. These islands are Tavua, Yanua, Monu and Monuriki.
Fiji-Islands-2
Swimming
The Pools and the beach are both great for swimming. If your children don’t know how to swim, take a look at our guide, How to teach kids to swim | the ultimate guide +7 big Mistakes. We spent whole days swimming, reading and napping. It was great. My daughter at 1.5 years old got so comfortable in the water she would dive in herself! It was amazing.
Swimming-Fiji
Napping
Around the pools there were day beds that were covered form the sun. Everyday my daughter and I would take our nap here and enjoyed the cool ocean breeze. Or you can opt to snooze in your a/c room. This place is about chill vibes.
Napping-Sheraton-Tokoriki
Spend Uninterrupted time with your significant other and family
There are so many distractions in the real world. Not on Tokiriki, this place is perfect to have uninterrupted time with whoever you are with. Luxurious dinners, private bungalows and loads of space you will fall in love all over again.
Have a Lovo
Lovo is a Fijian delicacy and a huge part of the food culture in Fiji. The Hawaiians Roast pigs, the Fijians have a Lovo! Lovo is where they take various types of meat including fish, crab, pork and chicken and wrap it in large tropical leaves. They then dig a hole in the ground and have a fire. The food is then placed in the hot hole and covered with dirt and stone to keep the heat in. When the food is ready it is fall off the bone tender!
Lovo-Fiji
Eat Fijian Food
If you are going to another country, you should try the local cuisine. Fijian has an amazing foodie culture as there are 2 culture combined into one. There are the Indian Fijians and the Native Fijians. The Indians are from south Indian decent and their foods are very tasty. Try chicken curry, or lamb curry. The Native Fijian food is also excellent, one of my favourite things I ate while I was there was Kokoda, Namo or Taro.
Fijian-Food
Watch the Sunrise and Sunset
There is good reason to watch the sunrise and the sunsets on the Fiji islands. They are dramatic with the sun rising from the sea and dropping into the sea. The colours are so bright and vivid due to the reflective clean ocean water and no street lights.
Tokoriki-sunset
Take Lots of Pictures and Videos
There are more picture opportunities on this island than most small cities. Everywhere you go on the island you will be tempted to take a shot of the memories you will keep with you forever.
Tokoriki-Pics
Crab Races
The hotels do small crab races, my kids thought this was hilarious. There were prizes and you could bid on your crab. The winning proceeds go to local villages.
Crab-Races
Do Yoga and Meditate
This is the perfect place to meditate and do yoga, there are so many places on the island that you can find total seclusion and quiet.
Yoga-on-Tokoriki-island
Common Questions about Tokoriki Island
How do you get to Tokoriki Island?
you can get to Tokoriki island by boat from the Denerau port on South sea cruises. Or if you are a baller you can take a helicopter right to the island!
Boat-to-Tokoriki
Is Survivor Filmed on Tokoriki Island?
Survivor is not filmed on the island but very close by. There is a sand bar right off of Tokoriki island where many of the survivor challenges are set up. The cast is supposed to be staying at the Sheraton Tokoriki on the current survivor season.
What resort is the best on Tokoriki Island?
Both of the resorts on the island are very high end. Online you will find the Tokoriki island resort can be a little bit more expensive. The reviews are great for both resorts and they have both been recently renovated.
Sheraton-Tokoriki
Is Tokoriki Island Safe?
On the resort is always very safe. I hiked around the island by myself every day and it felts fine. Tokoriki is not totally without crime. There is a lot of construction happening here, and people coming and going. You should never leave your purse or electronics lying around. I went on a hike with my wife and kids and there were some people on the island, that do not live here. 3 young men. They did not do anything but it was a reminder for me that I am in a third world country
Is Tokoriki Island Volcanic?
There are Volcano’s in Fiji but none on Tokoriki. It is not volcanic.
Is Tokoriki good for my honeymoon?
I think Tokoriki would be amazing for a honeymoon. It is so tranquil. Romantic dinners, sunsets, live music at dinner. It does not get any better than this.
tokoriki-island-resort-pool
What if there is a Tsunami or Monsoon. Will I be safe?
The buildings are concrete and solid. There is high ground in case of flooding and there is a helipad for emergency escape. The hotels also ave large backup generator systems.
Do they Speak English?
Every employee on Tokoriki was fluent in English
Bio
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