A closer view of the Signature Villa
A closer view of the Signature VillaPhoto Courtesy of Platinum Luxury Auctions

Private, Resort-Style Island in Fiji Scheduled for Sale at Luxury Auction® Dec 19

Exclusive 27-acre Wavi Island in Fiji to be sold without reserve at December luxury auction
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Source: Platinum Luxury Auctions

MIAMI, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A private Fijian island in the South Pacific has been slated for sale to the highest bidder on December 19, 2025 at a luxury auction® without reserve. Known as Wavi Island, the 27-acre property is located just off Vanua Levu, Fiji's second largest island. Wavi has been on-and-off the market, most recently asking $20 million USD. Miami-based luxury real estate auction specialist Platinum Luxury Auctions is managing the sale in cooperation with listing broker Chester Rendell of New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty.

"This is our third luxury auction® offering in Fiji, and our team is excited to work with the NZ Sotheby's team to find a new owner for this special, private island. Wavi's resort-style amenity package – along with 19 oceanfront lots ready for additional development – makes it ideal as a private or income-producing asset."

Trayor Lesnock, Founder and President of Platinum Luxury Auctions

A private, 450-meter bridge connects Wavi to the mainland of Vanua Levu. Once on the mainland, Fiji's Savusavu Airport is just 6 miles away – perfectly balancing the exclusivity of private island living with convenient access to all of the resources of the mainland. Wavi is also fully outfitted with electrical, water and internet service, ensuring no modern comforts are missing while enjoying life on your personal, private island.

The Signature Villa
The Signature Villa glows as the sun sets over the South Pacific Ocean.Photo Courtesy of Platinum Luxury Auctions

Importantly, Wavi Island conveys with freehold ownership, Fiji's equivalent of "free and clear" title ownership in the United States. While Fiji is one of very few countries in the South Pacific that extends such freehold ownership to foreigners, more than 90% of real estate in Fiji is held by leasehold rather that outright freehold ownership, providing substantial, inherent value to the minority of those properties with freehold rights.

The Island offers 27 acres of tropical island living, with 360-degree views of the Koro Sea and Vanua Lavu. Mature landscaping includes coconut and papaya trees accented by custom landscape lighting. The island's owner has only partially developed Wavi to date, leaving flexibility for a new owner to further customize the property.

Wavi's resort-style development plan includes 20 oceanfront parcels, each ranging from 0.5 to 1 acre in size. One parcel is fully developed, featuring a Signature Villa with 3,000 sf of living space, 3 beds and 2.5 baths, plus a private pool and spa. The 19 additional oceanfront lots are ready for development.

community pool
Wavi’s existing, resort-style amenities include a 3-bed, 1-bath manager’s home, large pavilion with bar and lounge, “lagoon-style” marina and community pool, pictured here.Photo Courtesy of Platinum Luxury Auctions

Existing common area structures and shared amenities on Wavi include a manager's house with 3 beds and 1 bath, a community center with lounge, bar and large pool, a tennis/pickleball court, and a private, "lagoon-style" marina designed to offer one boat slip for each parcel owner.

pool
The Villa embraces the popular Fijian design style of blended indoor-and-outdoor living areas, with a living room that seamlessly opens to the pool and surrounding deck.Photo Courtesy of Platinum Luxury Auctions

On-site property previews are available by daily appointment from December 1-18, and may be arranged by contacting Platinum's project manager, Trudy Vella, at +1 800.997.4325. Ms. Vella can also accommodate remote tours - conducted via audio/video platforms such as Zoom or Apple's FaceTime - during the preview period. Photos, video and luxury auction® documents are also hosted online at FijiLuxuryAuction.com.

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