There
are few places in the world that you can say
are truly untouched :
Matava Resort on the Fijian island
of Kadavu is one.
Amongst coconut trees and jungle covered hills, Matava nestles
on the coast of Kadavu facing out towards the blue Pacific. The
resort describes itself as a ' genuine eco-hideaway '. At
Matava don't expect valet
parking, a T.V. in each room or 24 hour room service, but what
you can expect is a taste of the real Fiji, in an exquisite tropical
setting with some great fishing on its doorstep.
Kadavu is isolated not only from the rest of the world but also
from Fiji. This isolation has kept Matava off the beaten track
and you can truly say Matava is a lovely rustic Fijian Resort
set in untouched wilderness. Yet it is just a short plane ride
from Nadi or Suva to Kadavu where you will be met and transferred
by boat to the resort.
Matava can accommodate up to 24 guests. The bures (bungalows)
are either twin, double, triple or quad so there is a variety
of options to fit your budget. Oceanview bures are bigger than
the waterfront bures, with better furnishings, larger decks and
the best views at the resort. The bures are made in a traditional
Fijian way, have wooden floors, solar powered lighting (240 V
power available for recharging batteries) and your own deck which
faces out to sea. 4 bures are without ensuites, sharing bathroom
facilities with hot showers.
 The restaurant at Matava is at the centre of the resort and
the cuisine is something to be remembered. Whether it is Lovo
(Fijian feast) or BBQ night the meals are always well presented
and of the highest quality. Local dishes and seafood are top
of the menu but more traditional western food is also available.
Matava will cater for those with special dietary requirements
but will need to be informed in advance.
Matava Resort offers activities and adventures for all those
who wish to add just a little spice to their time in paradise.
Surfing, kayaking and windsurfing are close at hand. Kayaks are
available free of charge for guests' use, and surf boards, a
windsurfer and snorkelling equipment available for hire. There
is great diving to be had in the world famous Astrolabe Reef
just off the mainland. Due to the lush tropical environment,
bush treks are stunning. The most popular of these tropical treks
is to the local waterfall - a brief walk to the nearby village
where you will meet up with a guide who will then escort you
another twenty minutes to the delightful Matava waterfall, the
most dramatic in Fiji! A cavern is formed by 2 huge boulders
over a deep swimming pool with the waterfall dropping over 30
feet into the pool! Daylight in the cavern highlights the ochres,
oranges and yellows of the rock which become magical with the
sparkling reflected light from the waterfall and pool. An alternate
route to the waterfall is by kayak; a short excursion up the
coast and in through the estuary eventually linking up with the
fresh water river. You will glide past tropical rainforest seeing
wonderful bird life until you eventually come to the secluded
waterfall.
Kadavu boasts its own unique species of birds, the Kadavu Honeyeater
and the delightfully named Velvet Fruit Dove. Parrots can be
seen and heard in the tropical rainforest that surrounds the
resort.
For your own private piece of heaven you can kayak (or walk
at low tide) to the small island opposite the resort. This small
island offers white sand beaches, coconut trees and a sense of
remoteness. Ask at the resort and they will supply you with a
picnic lunch so you can spend the day playing Robinson Crusoe.
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The Great Astrolabe barrier reef
is the fourth largest barrier reef in the world but is virtually
unexplored and un-fished. From the edge of the reef, the sea floor
plummets to about 500 meters and is over 3 kilometres deep within
2 miles of shore. The island itself is a pinnacle in the Pacific
Ocean and is a magnet for game fish of all tropical species. It
offers superb reef and blue water game fishing. 
Pacific drop off within 15 minutes trolling for black marlin,
blue marlin, striped marlin and Pacific sailfish. 
"Bite Me"
"Offensive Tackle" is a 17' British
built Warrior fishing boat . The boat is equipped with sonar, GPS,
marine VHF radio and spare engine. Aboard is suitable safety equipment
such as life jackets, EPIRB, flares and fire extinguisher. There
are no toilet facilties on board. 
