One of the very few coast artillery batteries in the world still in possession of its original guns – a fact Fiji can be very proud of.
About a half an hour drive out of Nadi, Momi Bay played a key role during World War II.
As the shadow of WWII blanketed the planet, Fiji become a prime target for attacks due to its strategic location amid the waters of the Pacific. Determined to keep the Fijian islands from falling into enemy hands, the New Zealand Expeditionary Forces constructed defenses at various points throughout Viti Levu. Momi was selected in order to protect the Navula Passage, a vulnerable break in the western reef.
Today, visitors can walk through Momi Battery Historic Park’s gun site and explore the well preserved buildings that make up the gun battery, the command posts, magazine room and other structures. View extensive displays at the new Visitor Information Centre to learn more about a proud period in Fiji’s history. Enjoy spectacular views out over Momi Bay and the Mamanuca Islands, an ideal location for photography. The site is managed by the National Trust of Fiji.
