Where is Fiji's Navula battery located?

Located on the western side of Viti Levu, the site is one of six gun batteries installed during the Second World War, to protect Fiji against possible invasion by the Japanese. With stunning views out to the Malolo Barrier Reef and the Mamanuca Islands, the site overlooks the Navula passage.

What to do in Fiji?

For history buffs, the Momi Bay Historical Park, commonly known as the Momi Gun Site, should be on your must visit list. Located on the western side of Viti Levu, the site is one of six gun batteries installed during the Second World War, to protect Fiji against possible invasion by the Japanese.

Why did Fiji close a military site?

It was to be the final time the guns were actively used during the course of the war. In February the site was closed due to the retreat of Japanese forces from the Pacific after their loss at the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. The site was restored by the National Trust of Fiji and officially opened on 24 August.

How did Fiji build 6 inch guns?

In October 1940 the soldiers of the Fiji Defence Force started preparing sites for the 6-inch guns with the help of the Public Works Department and locals from the Momi area. A bulldozer was used to stabilise the foundation and the gun platforms were strategically placed on key positions on the hill.