Mark Occhilupo is a true icon of surfing. He disappeared from competitive surfing for a decade, only to fight his way back from depression and addiction and win the 1999 world title aged 33. In April 2025 he came back to Namotu for the first time in years to shoot a new campaign for his
If you’ve ever come to Fiji to surf and not stayed on Namotu or Tavarua, you’ll know that accessing the breaks is hard! Nearly all waves— especially the good ones— are far from the mainland. You need a car and a boat. You’ll also need a surfboard, and they’re not the easiest to come by
Access to healthcare is hard out here. For many at Solevu in the Mamanuca Islands, this is the only medical treatment they receive all year. A HUGE vinaka to the incredible Fiji DMF volunteers. These doctors, dentists, nurses and helpers dedicate their time, skills and dollars to treat Mololo locals every year. The Fiji Dental
WSL surfer and Namotu local Brisa Hennessy is hosting her own women’s week 2024 has been a massive year for Brisa Hennessy. After an almost miraculous return to competition following her 2022 brain tumour diagnosis, Brisa spent much of 2024 on top of the WSL leaderboard, eventually finishing in 4th spot. She competed in the
After what feels like a month or more of quite windy conditions and small swells, Cloudbreak came back to life, scoring a 9 out of 10. That’s according to our Gold Coast based resident photographer, Josh Bystrom who’s no stranger to Cloudbreak or a good East Coast swell. “Every wave – one after the next
Learn what your body and mind are capable of and discover greater comfort, joy and time underwater. Namotu is better known for its activities on the ocean’s surface—think surfing, kiting, fishing, and foiling. However, there’s a magical world beneath. Off the Island, we have shallow-water coral gardens filled with colourful fish, giant clams, turtles, and
Our boatmen are definitely the best dressed in Fiji. For the last few years, Patagonia has sponsored their uniforms. Rain, wind, or shine, our boatmen work hard on the water, so who better to put clothing to the test? These guys treat their uniforms with about as much care as guests show our free-to-use surfboards,
According to WHO statistics, the leading cause of death in Fiji is diabetes mellitus, followed closely by ischemic heart disease. These are both chronic but preventable illnesses – in other words, we can do something. This year, we’ve taken a significant step towards improving our staff’s well-being by launching our own Wellness Program. Spearheading this
Namotu’s premier Signature Weeks have begun. Hosted by Ben Wilson, our General Manager and professional kitesurfer, these trips have been an annual highlight for well over a decade. Unlimited Weeks bring together all that we do on the Island from surfing and kiting to winging, foiling, freediving, fishing, paddleboarding and even yoga. We run 9
May is often considered “peak surf season” in Fiji