Matava - Fiji...Untouched

Want to get away from it all? Go to Matava…

• Close to Astrolabe Barrier Reef
• 2 boat dives /unlimited shore diving
• Ideal place to dive with Mantas
• Premier Eco Adventure Resort
• 10 traditional thatched Fijian Bures
• No roads, no noise, no stress

Matava is an unusual resort, unlike any other far from the hustle and bustle of modern day life. Here you will have the rare opportunity to enjoy a real adventure on a remote undeveloped jungle covered island and explore one of the last remaining pristine coral barrier reefs on the planet. The resort’s eco policies are winning global awards as they are always balancing guest’s convenience with the environment. Matava is deliberately situated so as to maximize your experience and spirit of adventure. The resort is well away from population centers and the inevitable damage they cause to the environment. There are no roads, honking traffic or pollution, just the sounds of wildlife and waves breaking out on the Great Astrolabe Barrier Reef. When booking your stay at Matava you are embarking on an exciting adventure that we are sure will be remembered for the rest of your life.

Matava's dedication to “Responsible Tourism” is the driving force behind the resort’s eco policy. Far from being an abstract ideal for the resort, “Responsible Tourism” shapes all major decisions, from the concept that 'Small Groups Leave Fewer Footprints' to the choice of the resort’s contractors and suppliers. Matava is committed to a style of travel that is environmentally, culturally and socially responsible and with your participation in resort they aim to operate in a way that conserves the areas visited bringing positive benefits to the local community.

The resort’s 10 traditional “Bures” (Fijian for cottages) only cater to a maximum of 22 guests. Be sure that at Matava you will drift to sleep to the soothing movement of the waves every night. Guestrooms are built in traditional thatched Fijian style offering you space and simplicity in elegance. To highlight the island’s breath-taking views, some bures are high up with steps and steep paths so a reasonable degree of agility and fitness is essential, especially as paths are deliberately not lit at night to avoid light pollution and interference with the local wildlife.

Matava uses renewable energy resources wherever possible and the resort’s limited power is developed using solar technology. Lighting to the bures is all solar powered. Your lights will not work during daylight hours as the system is charging. When dusk falls, the system will switch from generation to supply and your lighting system will start up. For those that love the sound of Matava but still want to keep in touch with the rest of the world, the resort offers WIFI service in the main Bure but only available from 9.00am to 5.00pm during solar power activation times.

Meals at Matava are a unique blend of local and international cuisine. The menu takes advantage of local seasonal delicacies and the day’s fresh produce. Matava boasts its own organic vegetable farm and bakes bread on a daily basis to ensure you get the best flavours from the island. Meals in Fiji usually begin with the beating of the “lali”, a traditional Fijian drum and at Matava this tradition lives on.

Mad Fish is Matava’s onsite PADI 5 Star Dive Centre. From here you will have the opportunity to dive the Great Astrolabe Barrier Reef extensively. The dive center caters for all diver levels including beginners and experienced divers. Mad Fish Dive Centre will take you to sites varying in depths, currents and visibility ranging from 20 to 100 metres where you can expect a display of colourful corals and wonderful marine life.

Board Basis :

• Packages are based on a full board basis with breakfast starting at 7.30am, lunch at 1.00pm and dinner usually commences around 7.00pm.

Transfer Times
The island-hopper flight from Nadi to Kadavo takes approximately 40 minutes. Upon arrival you will be met by one of Matava’s boatmen who will load your luggage into a truck for a 5 minute ride to the guest transfer boat. The truck may stop for a few minutes along the way to collect some resort supplies. The boat will be waiting at anchor in a small calm mangrove bay. Depending on the tide, you may have to walk out in ankle deep water to board. The ride to the resort takes about 45 minutes depending on the tide and weather conditions.