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VUNABAKA
T H E S O U T H PA C I F I C ’ S M O S T E X C L U S I V E E N C L AV E OVER the past three years, a $350 million integrated resort development has quietly risen from the shores of the turquoise bay of Malolo, a few miles off the Nadi coast and at the heart of Fiji’s most iconic islands, the Mamanucas.
the development’s various residential lots. The main marina, which remains the newest in the South Pacific, has been built to world-class standards. It is tucked directly behind the sandy white beach of the Vunabaka shoreline, with convenient water frontage and private jetties for residents who desire easy access to boating equipment.
Despite its vast magnitude and beautiful natural setting on the Southwest corner of Malolo Lailai, Vunabaka has managed to mostly stay under-the-radar in Fiji while the project developers have diligently poured heart and soul into creating the ultimate tropical haven within one of the most exclusive enclaves of the South Pacific.
Shops, eateries, bars, a fitness center, tennis courts, a spa and two full service marinas will complement the unlimited access to every conceivable water activity offered to residents, including world-class surf, kite-surfing, diving, fishing and boating.
The development’s name is an ode to the spread of beautiful raintrees (‘baka’ in vernacular Fijian) and rainforest that permeate the property. Vunabaka will be home to authenticallyinspired private luxury lodgings and resort-style villas that are woven into rocky headlands, pristine beaches and lush rainforests, creating an intimate community set at the peak of tropical opulence. In the developer’s words, “we see Vunabaka as catering to all generations of our families; husband and wife on a romantic getaway, a guy’s trip, a girl’s trip, or a great experience for all the family to enjoy together.”
MARINA Beachside jungle has been transformed into 120 acres of waterfront, ocean, marina and hilltop sites, with the island’s natural micro-climate providing significantly more daylight hours than found on the mainland. Steady development has already seen the completion of the first two stages of civil works, and construction of 12 villas on
RESIDENCES & LAND LOTS Despite a low-key sales campaign, an established network of associates has already seen many astute investors join the developers on their journey and purchase home sites in the development. Once built, each of the development’s residential villas offers stunning vistas, from the perch of Malolo’s soft contoured hills to the soothing serenity of the seaside dwellings, to the convenience of marina frontage. Buyers will be inspired by visions of their dream homes, as they prepare to take residence in one of the world’s most beautiful, eco-conscious communities, run entirely on networked solar power. At the helm of these stunning residencies is Richard Priest, an acclaimed New Zealand architect. Priest’s design prowess unifies the splendour of traditional Fijian designs with low environmental impact building, in order to create organically elegant interiors with spacious lounging that emphasise the surrounding environs.
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