"Customers describe Tiki Island as an all-time favourite, with its tropical character making it a candle they want to come back to again and again. The personal service and delivery from The Candle Kitchen are also part of the experience customers remember and love."
BULA, my beautiful candle friends.
Back in the 90s, I used to take the kids to Fiji all the time. But of all the trips we took, one place has stayed with me more than any other, a tiny island in the Yasawa group called Tavewa Island.
It took us eight hours on an old post boat to get there. And when we arrived, there wasn't much more than a little beach shack, cold water, mosquito nets, and salty air.
But somehow… it was perfect.
We stayed with the beautiful Otto & Fanny, who welcomed everyone with the warmest smiles. Every day was filled with fresh tropical fruit, coconuts, open cooking fires, and fish cooked straight from the ocean. The kids ran barefoot around the island, learnt to snorkel on the reef, and spent their days completely free.
Tavewa had no luxury, no distractions. Just simple living, beautiful people, and the reminder that the best things in life are often the simplest.
Years later, it wasn't the five-star resorts I remembered.
It was that little island.
That's why I created Tiki Island.
A fragrance inspired by warm tropical air, juicy island fruits, creamy coconut, and the feeling of slowing down long enough to remember what really matters. It's the scent of bare feet on warm sand, salt on your skin, and a day with nowhere to be.
Our Tiki Island Soy Candle is hand-poured in small batches on the NSW South Coast using premium soy wax and fine fragrance oils. Light it on a slow Sunday morning and let it take you somewhere warmer.
If Tiki Island speaks to you, you might also love our tropical-inspired companion, the Aloha Shot Room Spray — perfect for an instant hit of island freshness between burns.
Browse our full soy candle collection or read more candle stories from The Candle Kitchen.
Warmth & light,
Petra 🕯️
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Fresh, juicy and sparkling, like biting into tropical fruit beneath the warm island sun.
Sweet, lush and beautifully tropical, bringing the relaxed feeling of barefoot days in Fiji.
Creamy coconut and smooth rum create a warm, sun-kissed finish that feels like a little island escape.
Processing Time
Orders dispatched within 1-2 business days
Delivery Time
Shipping Methods
We use Australia Post, Armex, and Couriers Please to ensure your order arrives safely.
Tracking
Tracking information is emailed to you once your order has been booked with our shipping service.
International Shipping
Unfortunately we only ship within Australia at this time.
Love it or I'll give your money back.
I stand behind the quality of my handcrafted products. If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason within 30 days, simply contact Petra and I'll refund your money, no questions asked.
Your satisfaction is our priority, and I want you to feel confident shopping with The Candle Kitchen.
To initiate a return, contact Petra here.
1. Let it pool (first burn)
The very first time you light your candle, give it a chance to settle in. Let it burn long enough usually around 2 to 4 hours so the entire top layer melts right to the edges. That way, the wax ‘remembers’ to burn evenly next time. It’s a small act of patience that makes a big difference.
2. Trim the wick
Before each burn, give your wick a little tidy-up about 5mm is just right. It helps your candle burn slowly and cleanly, without getting smoky or too hot. Think of it like brushing your hair before heading out: quick, simple, and totally worth it.
3. Keep it still
Candles love calm. Try to keep them away from open windows, fans, or busy walkways. A steady flame means even melting, no tunnelling, and no leaning flames. It’s just like us really, we shine better when we’re not being blown about.
Warm tropical air, juicy island fruits, and creamy coconut, it’s the scent of bare feet on warm sand, salt on your skin, and a day with nowhere to be. A sweet burst of lychee and lime, ripe guava, and a creamy coconut base. Light it on a slow Sunday morning and let it take you somewhere warmer.
A tiny island in Fiji’s Yasawa group called Tavewa Island, eight hours by old post boat to get there, with nothing more than a beach shack, cold water, mosquito nets, and salty air. Petra stayed with the beautiful Otto and Fanny, who welcomed everyone with the warmest smiles. Fresh tropical fruit, open cooking fires, kids running barefoot on the reef. No luxury, no distractions.. just simple living and the reminder that the best things in life are often the simplest. Years later, it wasn’t the five-star resorts she remembered. It was that little island
Yes, Tiki Island has a generous, joyful scent throw that fills a room with tropical warmth. It’s bright and fruity without being overpowering, and it lingers beautifully long after the flame is out
Perfect for anyone who loves the tropics, dreams of a Pacific island escape, or simply needs a little sunshine in their day. It’s playful, uplifting and instantly transporting, the kind of candle that makes people smile the moment they open it.
Anywhere you want to feel like you’re on holiday. It’s beautiful in a bathroom, bedroom or living space, especially on slow mornings when you want to set a relaxed, happy tone for the day. Pair it with the Aloha Shot Room Spray for an instant hit of island freshness between burns.
Yes 💛 For the past 12 years every single candle is hand-poured by Petra Delaney on the South Coast of Australia, using 100% pure soy wax and braided cotton wicks. Tiki Island was designed and hand-poured by Petra Delaney, founder of The Candle Kitchen on the NSW South Coast.
Yes! Orders are sent from our South Coast studio within 1–3 business days. Enjoy FREE postage over $50 .
Each South Coast candle burns for around 50 hours when cared for properly. Trim your wick to 5mm before lighting and let it form a full melt pool on the first burn for the best scent throw.
• Hand-poured in small batches by Petra in Australia
• Natural soy wax for a clean, slow burn
• Strong, layered fragrance that fills the room
• Beautiful thick clear glass jar designed to glow warmly when lit.
Every fragrance in our collection begins with a place, a memory or a moment in time.
Yes, soy candles are one of the cleanest choices you can make. Our candles are hand-poured with 100% natural soy wax and cotton wicks, free from harmful chemicals, toxins or carcinogens, so you can breathe easy while you enjoy the glow.
Soy wax is plant-based and renewable, while paraffin comes from petroleum. Soy burns slower and cleaner, giving you a longer-lasting candle with less soot and a softer, more natural scent throw.
They do! Because soy wax has a lower melting point, it burns gently and evenly, meaning more hours of fragrance and light for you to enjoy.
Scent throw depends on a few things, the room size, airflow, and how long your candle has been burning. OR....Olfactory Fatigue, “nose blindness.” Your nose simply gets used to the scent. Step outside for a few minutes maybe smell a few coffee beans, then come back in. You’ll notice the fragrance again, fresh and beautiful.
It means our candles are made purely from soybeans, no blends, no fillers, just clean, sustainable wax that performs beautifully.
