Tu’i Vukinavanua (pronunciation: [βukinaβanua]) was a Fijian High Chief of the island of Nayau.

His father was High Chief Maseikula of Nayau,[4] who was a son of Lord Buivaroro and Lady Tarau.

Vukinavanua had a brother named Vakaoti, who was Sau Mai.

Vukinavanua felt too old and weak to undertake the venture and instead sent the katonisau (basket containing the Nayau chiefly regalia) which remained with Niumataiwalu’s branch.

This gesture is significant as it suggests a symbolic transference of Vukinavanua’s rights to Niumatawalu’s family.