Situated 250 miles to the southeast of Neopia Central, Mystery Island is a tropical isle whose exotic foods and adventurous safaris have made it a perennial favourite of tourists. In fact, as a means of promoting tourism, the one totem fee for ferry rides to the island was recently waived. Now, ferry rides from Neopia Central to Mystery Island are free to all.

Approximately 65 miles in diameter, most of Mystery Island's population is situated within Cannibal Village, home to the Tribe of Pango. Among the island's treasure of beautiful beaches, the most popular is gorgeous Omara Bay, which lies along Mystery Island's northeast shore. Despite attempts by Neopian real estate developers to establish resorts on Mystery Island, so far protests by the cannibals of the Tribe of Pango have generally quelled such efforts. As the Island Mystic puts it, "A great place to visit is Mystery Island, but for you to live here we wouldn't want."

In addition to the Tribe of Pango, Mystery Island is also home to a substantial population of Kougras. Despite the fearsome appearance of their sharp claws and teeth, Kougras are generally even tempered and kind. It is even believed by some that Kougras can bring their owners good luck. However, if angered Kougras have been known to be ferocious and tireless combatants.

Places of Interest

The Training School - Run by the Techo Master and his assistant Ryshu the Nimmo, the Mystery Island Training School is the place where brave young Neopets come to learn the fundamentals of the martial arts. For a few codestones more, your pet can learn the art of self defence, and someday dream of tasting victory in the Battledome.

Mystery Island Marketplace - Now that the natural beauty of Mystery Island has been exploited by greedy capitalists, why miss out on the opportunity to make a quick buck? There's no place for cashing in on Island Fever like the marketplace, where bargains on treats like juppies and kraku berries are commonplace, and items like lava lamps or volcano crystals are yours for the taking.

Tiku Taku Island - Situated just off the coast of mainland Mystery Island, Tiku Taku Island is a shrine containing three monuments dedicated to the god Tiku Taku. According to legend, Tiku Taku was a great warrior whose bravery once saved the inhabitants of Mystery Island from certain doom. Each year, during the first week of the month of Hunting, Tiku Taku's bravery is celebrated, as natives of Mystery Island make the 2.3 mile swim to Tiku Taku Island and leave a rare item as an offering to their god.

Omara Bay - Many a visitor has fallen in love with the white sand and arching waves of beautiful Omara Bay. Sporting a steady stream of majestic four to six foot waves, each year Omara Bay plays host to a number of surfing contests. In addition to its phenomenal surfing conditions, Omara Bay is home to a number of rare plant and animal species, making it an ideal locale for snorkeling.