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Fiji’s Pristine Island Paradise Expands Its Marine Experience Program To Include Inspiring Marine Biologist-Led Adventures
Located in the Kadavu Islands, south of Fiji’s mainland, Kokomo Private Island is an island paradise unlike any other, a sanctuary for multigenerational families and an enticing retreat for couples. A venture straight from the hearts of the Walker family, Kokomo was founded with a deep commitment to preservation of the island’s pristine environment, and its guest programs and activities reflect this passion.
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Kokomo Appoints New Resort Manager
We are excited to announce the appointment of Grant Anderson to Kokomo Private Island as Resort Manager in October 2023, bringing to the role a wealth of experience and a passion for hospitality, travel and property development.
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Kokomo Private Island Fiji named #3 Resort in Travel + Leisure 2023 World's Best Awards.
We are thrilled to announce that Kokomo Private Island Fiji has been named #3 Top Resort in The South Pacific in the prestigious Travel + Leisure 2023 World's Best Awards.
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Vote Kokomo: Condé Nast Traveler's 2022 Reader's Choice Award
Kokomo is nominated for this year's prestigious award. Vote now, and share your Kokomo experience before June 30.
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Festive Season
Discover the magic that awaits this holiday season at Kokomo Private Island Fiji.
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Island Enhancements
Take a sneak peek at the island enhancements awaiting your return to Kokomo.
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Conde Nast Traveler – 2021 Reader’s Choice Awards
Kokomo has been named the Top Resort in Australia & The South Pacific.
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Our Best Shot for Travel
Kokomo team celebrate reaching 100% vaccination among staff
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Mantas - June Sightings
Keep up to date with Kokomo’s Manta Conservation Project, with 168 sightings in June.
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Manta Encounters
Snorkelling with manta rays is an experience Kokomo’s General Manager will never forget.
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World Ocean Day 2021
Our team celebrated World Ocean Day 2021 with a coral planting event on West Beach.
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International Women's Day
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate Maria Louw, Kokomo’s resident photographer.
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Kokomo Appoints New General Manager
Join us in celebrating the appointment of Sean Flakelar as General Manager of Kokomo Private Island.
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Community Education
Throughout 2020, Kokomo has continued to invest in our local community. Most recently, we assisted Naqara District School by donating a range of computer equipment.
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Give The Gift Of Kokomo
This festive season, delight your friends and family with a gift they will never forget, the gift of Kokomo.
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Reader’s Choice Awards - Conde Nast Traveler - Top 25 Resorts for Australia and the South Pacific
Kokomo Private Island is proud to be recognized as the #14 Top Resorts for Australia and the South Pacific by Condé Nast Traveler.
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Humpback Highway
Kokomo has proven to be a fantastic vantage point to catch a glimpse of Humpback Whales on their yearly migration. The “Humpback Highway” is right on Kokomo’s doorstep, making us fortunate to see these gentle giants.
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What a catch!
Having spent over 15 years fishing, diving and exploring the Fijian islands, Kokomo’s resident fishing expert, Jaga Crossingham has revealed a surprising new skill.
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Kokomo Clam Nursery
Continuing our commitment to environmental preservation and protection, Kokomo has created a clam nursery project, to help protect and maintain Fiji’s giant clam population. Threatened by over fishing, giant clams play a vital role in helping maintain a healthy ecosystem by filtering pollutants and helping eliminate reef pests such as the Crown-of-thorns starfish.
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Manta Ray Cyclone Feeding
Cyclone feeding is a group foraging behaviour of Manta rays whereby the Mantas move in a vortex like pattern as it is the most efficient way to eat such a density of plankton. This is a very rare foraging activity and has only been observed around Kokomo in Fiji.
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Preserving & Protecting
As part of the World Ocean Day this year, Kokomo pledged to continue protecting and preserving our ocean.
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Women’s Dive Day
Women’s Dive Day is a celebration of all the amazing female divers in the world that are both beginning and continuing to explore and protect the underwater world through scuba diving and freediving.
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Kokomo’s Pledge on World Oceans Day 2020
This year, Kokomo Private Island is celebrating World Oceans Day by making sustainable commitments to protect our ocean.
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COVID-19 Update
The health and safety of our employees, guests, and the communities we operate in remains our priority during these unprecedented times.
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Cliona, The lady spearheading conservation at Kokomo
We couldn’t be more proud of our very own award-winning Resident Marine Biologist Cliona O’Flaherty. Cliona recently made quite a splash with an article in Forbes Magazine, which details Kokomo and her incredible marine efforts.
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Kokomo Private Island’s Cliona O’Flaherty wins Sustainability Award at the Women in Travel Awards
Kokomo Private Island’s Marine Biologist, Cliona O’Flaherty, was awarded the “Sustainable Practices Champion” award at the prestigious Women in Travel Awards for her contribution to ground breaking advancements in sustainable practices.
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WINNER - Best South Pacific Luxury Resort 2019
Just two years after opening, Kokomo Private Island has been recognised as the Best South Pacific Luxury Resort by the Luxury Travel Magazine’s 2019 Gold List.
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Luxury Transfer Lounge and Hangar Opens at Nadi Airport
On Monday, 8th May 2019, Kokomo Private Island celebrated the opening of a brand new luxury transfer lounge and aviation hangar for guests arriving and departing from Nadi International Airport.
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Easter at Kokomo
This Easter, Kokomo Private Island had the pleasure of hosting a long weekend full of festive fun for our guests, with no shortage of activities and events on offer, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
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New Executive Chef, Cory Campbell
Kokomo Private Island, Fiji’s most exclusive private island resort, is set to become a world class dining destination under the leadership of new Executive Chef, Cory Campbell. Campbell will lead the island’s culinary offerings, including the three restaurants.