A cannabis mogul just listed a 75-acre Fiji island for $10M
Barry Walker, cofounder of California cannabis company Dub Brothers, has listed Vawa Island—a 75-acre private retreat in Fiji—for $10 million. The cannabis mogul just listed the off-grid property with a custom 5,500-square-foot home, two additional cabins, and an 85-year tourism lease, fully furnished.
The sale is one of the most eye-catching luxury listings in the South Pacific this year. Walker and his wife Shauna spent roughly five years turning the uninhabited island into a self-sufficient paradise after acquiring its lease while vacationing in Fiji in 2012.
Key Takeaways
- Barry Walker listed 75-acre Vawa Island in Fiji's Yasawa archipelago for $10 million.
- The off-grid retreat includes a 5,500-square-foot custom home and two additional cabins.
- The asking price is down from an initial $15 million listing in early 2025.
- Adam Brawer of Compass and Mitch Hagerman of Sotheby's Fiji share the fully furnished sale.
- Walker is selling amid an ongoing divorce, according to listing reports.
Who Is Selling Vawa Island and Why Now?
Barry Walker built his profile as cofounder of Dub Brothers, a California-based cannabis company. While vacationing in Fiji in 2012, he and Shauna fell for the Yasawa archipelago—a chain of volcanic islands off Fiji's western edge, famous as a backdrop for The Blue Lagoon films.
They paid about $2 million to take over a long-term lease from a New Zealand-based billionaire and spent about five years transforming the deserted island. Reports on the listing say the couple is parting with the retreat because of their ongoing divorce.
What Does the $10 Million Listing Include?
The off-grid retreat centers on a contemporary, custom-built 5,500-square-foot home, plus two additional cabins. Robb Report notes the property is being sold fully furnished and comes with an 85-year tourism lease.
Walker told Mansion Global the couple created a self-sufficient off-grid paradise with infrastructure built to support island living. For more trophy-property news, browse our Luxury Real Estate & Dream Homes coverage.
Where Is Vawa Island Located?
Vawa sits in the Yasawa Islands, a remote stretch of Fiji known for turquoise water, coral reefs, and cinematic landscapes. The archipelago draws luxury travelers and private-island buyers seeking seclusion in the South Pacific.
The Walkers were reportedly drawn to the island after a local boat tour around the uninhabited property. They later camped on its beaches and built a family retreat designed for connection away from mainland life.
How Does the Price Compare to Earlier Asks?
The $10 million ask represents a reduction from an initial $15 million price set in early 2025. Adam Brawer of Compass and Mitch Hagerman of Sotheby's Fiji are co-listing the property.
At $10 million for 75 acres of private island with a turnkey residence, the listing sits in rare territory even among Fiji's elite circle of island owners. Whether it closes at ask will test appetite for off-grid luxury in a selective trophy-home market.