Beachcomber (island) explained

Beachcomber
Native Name:Tai
Nickname:-->
Coordinates:-17.6543°N 177.2549°W
Location:South Pacific
Archipelago:Mamanuca Islands[1]
Area Km2:0.08
Width M:-->
Coastline M:-->
Elevation M:4
Country Admin Divisions Title:Division
Country Admin Divisions:Western
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Province
Country Admin Divisions 1:Nadroga-Navosa Province
Population:unknown

Beachcomber (also known as Tai) is a small, private island within the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji in the South Pacific,[2] which in turn are a part of Fiji's Western Division.

Geography

Beachcomber Island, also known as Tai, is one of the resort islands of Fiji, located about 18 km west of Lautoka, the second largest city of the state, located on the main island of Viti Levu.[3] Beachcomber is also called barefoot island, as it is common on the island not to wear shoes.

The original name Tai was changed to Beachcomber Island in the 1960s, mainly to make the island more attractive to tourists. The island is mainly used for tourism, for water sports such as swimming, snorkeling, and diving as well as motor water sports such as jet skiing, water skiing, and motor boating.

The port is situated on the north side of the island.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Kumar . Lalit . Climate Change and Impacts in the Pacific . 31 January 2020 . . 978-3-030-32878-8 . 68 . 15 April 2021 . en.
  2. Book: Jones . Robyn . Pinheiro . Leonardo . Fiji . 2000 . Lonely Planet . 978-0-86442-679-6 . 194 . 19 April 2021 . en.
  3. Book: Siers . James . The Fiji Experience: A Pictorial Guide . 1985 . Millwood Press . 978-0-908582-73-0 . 19 April 2021 . en.
  4. Web site: Beachcomber Island ferry, compare prices, times and book tickets . directferries.com . 19 April 2021 . en-us.