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Matava
On the remote and magnificent island of Kadavu, Matava -
Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort boasts secluded splendour whilst also satisfying
your spirit
of adventure. Bordered by the Great Astrolabe Reef Matava is a small and
intimate getaway. Matava is designed to blend with its natural environment.
Traditional thatched Fijian bures nestled in the rainforest and set amidst
lush tropical surroundings, accommodate up to 22 guests and offer privacy,
comfort and superb ocean views.
As a PADI certified resort and only a stone's throw away
from the Great Astrolabe Reef, Matava offers the perfect environment to scuba
dive in Fiji, snorkel,
surf, fish, kayak with opportunities to trek, visit villages, bird watch
or simply relax and unwind.
Matava is a genuine eco-hideaway designed to cause minimal
impact on the environment and to promote conservation awareness with our local
community
and visitors.
Ecologically conscious yet adventure driven Matava heralds a new breed
in holiday experience.
Accommodation
Matava is a genuine eco-adevnture-hideaway designed to cause minimal impact
on the environment and to promote conservation awareness with our local
community and visitors. Matava is designed to blend with its natural
environment. With only 9 traditional thatched Fijian bures nestled in the
rainforest and only a maximum of 22 guests, Matava offers privacy, comfort
and superb
ocean
views.
Traditional thatched Fijian 'bures' with solid mahogany
timber polished floors, louvre windows, timber Queen and King Sized beds and
private
decks are nestled
in the rainforest to offer privacy, comfort and superb ocean views.
Oceanview Bures offer spectacular panoramas of The Great Astrolabe Reef and
surrounding
offshore islands. Our Premium class Honeymoon Bures are scattered back up on
the hill behind Matava to ensure complete privacy and stunning vista from the
expansive
full length picture windows across the ocean.
Meals
Meals at Matava are an imaginative blend of local and international
cuisine. Dining takes place on the balcony of the 'bure levu', one
of Fiji's largest
traditional structures where guests gather from around the world
for papaya salad, mango chicken, coconut curries and sashimi while sharing
conversation
and friendship. Meals are offered as a package; comprising a continental
style breakfast, lunch, and a three - course dinner extravaganza.
Our
friendly Fijian
staff will put a smile on your face and make sure you will love the
food as much as they love preparing it for you.
Local seasonal delicacies are always found in the menu
as well as the days fresh produce, which incorporates locally grown organic
tropical
fruit
and vegetables, home style freshly baked breads and muffins and
freshly caught
seafood like tuna, trevally, lobster and walu (Spanish mackeral).
Scrumptious lovo feasts, a traditional Fijian meal cooked over
hot stones in the
ground, are held once a week, usually accompanied by a kava session.
We cater for
vegetarians and those with special dietary requirements. Organic
garden Matava boasts an extensive organic vegetable garden offering a host
of fresh vegetables and fruits used daily in
our meals to provide
the freshest fare. The garden offers such fruits as coconuts,
pineapple, pawpaw, guava, banana, mangos, lemons, melons, avocados and mandarins.
We also grow delicious organic vegetables such as eggplant, tomatoes, lettuces,
cucumber, zucchini, carrots, cabbages, pumpkin, capsicum,
radishes, and
cassava. To complement our vegetable dishes, we also grow a variety
of herbs such as coriander, basil, sage and oregano. We have a nursery
to
start seeds
in a controlled
environment, which we then transplant to the garden. Since we
compost all our organic waste, we have a large compost system
to help enrich
the already
fertile
soil.
Diving The Great Astrolabe Reef
This is the world's fourth largest barrier reef and is Fiji's
largest living organism. It extends along the entire southern
side of Kadavu
and stretches
for over 120km. It is rated as one of the world's premier
diving locations offering a great diversity and spectacle in coral
structures and marine
life. The reef adopted its name in 1827 following French
explorer Dumont d'Urville's collision with the reef in his vessel "The
Astrolabe".
We dive the reef extensively and escort you through the wonders
of this hidden paradise. We cater for all levels of diver
from beginner
to experienced
and
take you to sites varying in depths, currents and visibility
ranging from 20 - 50 m! You can expect a kaleidoscope of
colourful corals
and wonderful
marine
life - we can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
Spectacular Dive Sites and exclusive diving on virgin reefs
awaits those who dive with Mad Fish Dive Centre at Matava
- Fiji's Premier
Eco Adventure
Resort.
We have over 20 world-class sites offering enormous variety
for divers of all levels within a 5-minute to half hour
boat ride.
Fishing
Superb blue water sport and big game fishing awaits you
from your base at Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure
Resort. Kadavu island is volcanic in origin and rises
3,000 meters from the ocean floor. Surrounded by hundreds
of miles
of fringing coral, the
island
also has 50 miles
of great barrier reef forming sheltered lagoons and
steep outer reef drop-offs.
The resort has a Tag & Release
policy on all billfish and a Catch & Release
on all other species. We do however take home dinner
and our cooks will be delighted to prepare your catch
for the dinner plate.
Sashimi, Kokoda,
griller mahi mahi,
baked trevally...you catch it, we cook it!
Sea kayaking
Get into one of our sea kayaks and glide through crystal
clear waters. A startled ray may fly past and electric
blue tropical
fish pulsate
in their
coral habitat
as you drift over the brillant corals. Explore
the deep and indented bays, turquoise lagoons and rocky islets and meander
through the winding
waterways within the
mangrove forest. We also offer fully tailored all
day guided kayak trips or overnight kayak trips , which include
staying at
local villages.
Snorkeling
For reef lovers who enjoy the sun on their back,
the Astrolabe Reef also provides a superb snorkeling
experience.
Whether
exploring one
of the
island's best
fringing reefs right in front of the resort or
taking a short boat ride to the main reef itself,
you'll
be dazzled
by the
amazing array of corals
and
fish for which the Astrolabe is famous. All the
snorkeling equipment you'll need is available for hire from the resort's
dive shop.
Trekking
Walk or trek through lush verdant rainforest
ascending the hills to reveal stunning views
of The Great
Astrolabe Reef,
then descend
to
beautiful
white pristine beaches. There are no roads
around Matava, only a network of paths
that link one village to the next. Then plunge
into one of the many cool, refreshing waterfalls and pools that slice down
through
the rugged highlands
and watch as
the local
children leap
from dizzying heights.
Surfing
The Great Astrolabe Reef, long regarded as
a world-class scuba diving destination, also
provides
perfect
uncrowded and hassle-free
surfing
. There are three
passages (breaks in the reef) that produce
long barreling waves anywhere from 2-12 feet.
Each passage offers varied conditions that
will
suit all styles, levels and egos. Packages:
The Matava Experience
- Round-trip economy air fare from Los
Angeles to Nadi and onwards to Kadavu with Air Pacific
- Round-trip transfers
between Kadavu and Matava
- 7 Nights accommodation in an Oceanview
traditional bure
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & Dinner
plus unlimited tea and coffee)
- Guided Village waterfall Tour
- A traditional
Lovo Feast and Kava ceremony
From $2,099 per person
The Matava Adventure Honeymoon
- Round-trip economy air fare
from Los Angeles to Nadi and onwards to Kadavu with Air Pacific
- Round-trip
transfers between Kadavu and Matava
- Welcome Lei’s & Salusalu’s
- 7
Nights accommodation in a Honeymoon traditional bure
- All meals (breakfast,
lunch & Dinner plus unlimited tea and coffee)
- A secluded beach picnic
- A romantic private
dinner for two on your own deck
- A traditional Lovo Feast and Kava ceremony
From $2,299 per person
The Matava Fiji Adventure
- Round-trip economy air fare from Los Angeles to Nadi and onwards
to Kadavu with Air Pacific
- Round-trip transfers between Kadavu and Matava
- 7 Nights accommodation in
an Oceanview traditional bure
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & Dinner plus
unlimited tea and coffee)
- A 1 day professionally guided sea kayaking trip
- A 1 day dedicated boat snorkel
trip to the Great Astrolobe Reef with Mad Fish Dice Centre
- A Guided village
waterfall walk
- A traditional Lovo Feast and Kava ceremony
From $2,249 per person
The Great Astrolobe Adventure
- Round-trip economy air fare from Los Angeles to Nadi and onwards
to Kadavu with Air Pacific
- Round-trip transfers between Kadavu and Matava
- 7 Nights accommodation in
an Oceanview traditional bure
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & Dinner plus
unlimited tea and coffee)
- 2 Days professionally guided sea kayaking trip
with overnight village stay
- 2 days of 2-tank diving or “Intro to Diving” lesson
and guided snorkeling plus
a beach picnic with
Mad Fish Dice Centre
- A
Guided village waterfall walk
- Guided Tei Tei (plantation) walk
- A traditional Lovo Feast and Kava ceremony
From $2,249 per person
Learn to Dive
- Round-trip economy air fare from
Los Angeles
to Nadi and onwards to Kadavu with Air Pacific
- Round-trip transfers between
Kadavu and Matava
- 7 Nights accommodation in an Oceanview traditional bure
- All meals (breakfast,
lunch & Dinner plus unlimited tea and
coffee)
- PADI Open
Water Course (Includes
all equipment, manuals, tables and certification)
- Traditional Lovo Feast
and Kava ceremony
From $2,599 per person
SCUBA DIVE Kadavu
- Round-trip economy air fare from
Los Angeles to Nadi and onwards to Kadavu with Air Pacific
- Round-trip
transfers between Kadavu and Matava
- 7 Nights accommodation in an Oceanview
traditional bure
- All meals (breakfast, lunch & Dinner plus unlimited
tea and coffee)
- 5 Days of 2 tank diving (10 dives) with Mad Fish Dive
center
- All day free access to shore diving at The Critter Junction
- Traditional
Lovo Feast and Kava ceremony
From $2,549 per person
10 Night Manta Madness (18 dives in
total)
- Round-trip economy air fare from Los Angeles to Nadi and onwards to
Kadavu with Air Pacific
- Round-trip transfers between Kadavu and
Matava
- 10 Nights accommodation in an Oceanview traditional bure
- All meals (breakfast,
lunch & Dinner plus unlimited tea and coffee)
- 7 Days of 2 tank diving
(14 dives) with Mad Fish Dive center
- 1 day of 3 tank diving (3 dives)
- 1 night dive (1 dive)
- All day free access to shore diving at The Critter
Junction
- Traditional Lovo Feast and Kava ceremony
From $3,149 per person
*** AIRFARE SPECIAL ***
Please advise dates so we can advise if you qualify for any special airfares |
The above prices are good for travel until 31 March 2013 and based on flight availability. Please ask for rates for departures after this date. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Hotels are subject to availability. US/foreign taxes/fees/fuel surcharges from approximately $148 including September 11th Security Fee, are INCLUDED. Prices reflect a 3% discount for purchases made by cash/check. There are no discounts for payment made by credit cards. Cancellation penalties and other restrictions apply. There may be black-out dates on any packages. Prices subject to change without notice. *ALL PACKAGES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. Fuel Surcharge from F$5 to F$10 person will be collected directly upon check-in at Denarau Marina for those passengers connecting to islands on South Sea Cruises and Awesome Adventures to the Mamanuca & Yasawa islands.
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