Mago Island, Private island in Lau Islands, Fiji
Mago Island is a volcanic island in the Lau Islands, rising from the ocean and surrounded by white sand beaches. Steep cliffs mark the eastern side, while coral reefs protect the shoreline.
In the 19th century, Australian brothers the Ryders established cotton plantations, later converting them to sugar production. A sugar mill operated on the island until the 1890s.
The original inhabitants were displaced during colonial times, and their descendants now reside in Namalata, 14 miles northeast of the island.
The island has a dirt airstrip and a dock on the north side for arrival and departure. Visitors should expect basic infrastructure and arrange travel in advance.
The island was sold in 2004/2005 to the Hollywood actor Mel Gibson by a Japanese corporation and is now one of the largest privately owned properties in the Pacific. This ownership makes it a well-known place in discussions about celebrity real estate in the region.
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