Nairai

Nairai is an island of Fiji belonging to the Lomaiviti Archipelago.

The island is of volcanic origin and has a land area of about 30 square kilometers.

[1] To the west of the island is Batiki, and to the south-west is Gau.

[1] Transport is by local cargo vessels or small boats, since there are no roads for vehicles.

[1] There are five villages on the island, consisting of Natauloa (the chiefly village and the seat of the Turaga na Tui Nairai and also the high chief of the island), Tovulailai (which has a jetty and a nursing station), Vutuna, Lawaki, and Waitoga.

A photo taken by NASA astronaut of Gau along with Nairai to the north-east.