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We will be keeping the Kokomo Dream alive by bringing our island home to all of you wherever that may be in the world, by sharing all our news and favourite activities on the island.
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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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Easter Eggstravaganza
Keep your family entertained this school holidays with Kokomo’s Easter Crafts.
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Hot Cross Buns
Kokomo’s Executive Pastry Chef, Jon Gladson shares his recipe for the best Hot Cross Buns.
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Kokomo Kokoda
For a light and refreshing appetizer this Easter, try Chef Caroline’s coral trout Kokoda.
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Pineapple & Basil Mojito
Discover a unique take on a classic cocktail. Be transported to the tropical isle of Fiji.
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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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TRAVEL + LEISURE “WORLD’S BEST AWARDS”
Vote for Kokomo Private Island in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards.
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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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Mantas - A Year In Review
In an unprecedented year, Kokomo celebrated the appearance of 172 reef manta rays. With Scream the manta already making his first appearance in 2021, join us in looking back on the year that was.
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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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Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus plants grow extensively on Kokomo Private Island. The colourful blooms serve not only as a beautiful backdrop, but are also used in the Yaukuve Spa Sanctuary to prepare a refreshing and cleansing tea for our guests. Rich in antioxidants, Hibiscus tea offers a number of health benefits, important for overall wellbeing.
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Chilli Wink Cocktail
Chill with Kokomo’s Chilli Wink Cocktail and imagine being on our remote private island. Just the gentle sound of the lapping waves and the delicate smell of the hibiscus flower in the air.
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Sugar Cookies
Sugar Cookie Recipe
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
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San Choy Bau
Chicken San Choy Bau recipe
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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.