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 At Matangi
Private Island Resort you are treated to the real essence of Fiji,
the warmth of its people, traditional culinary delights and an
evocative natural paradise that makes you want to burst into
spontaneous applause. |
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Matangi Private Island Resort Fiji is a truly unique small island
resort in the South Pacific Islands. Set on a 240-acre private Fiji
island, our enviable setting offers gorgeous beaches, tropical rain
forest and some of the world's best scuba diving sites. This small
luxury Fiji resort offers just nine individual beachfront and ocean
view bungalows, all handcrafted from local materials, one villa plus
three Tree House Bures overlooking the beach and ocean.
Matangi Private Island Resort is owned and managed by the Douglas
family, 5th generation Fijian's of Scottish descent, offering an
intimate Fiji holiday atmosphere where you become one of our
extended family members. We invite you to share the home of our
ancestors, our little piece of paradise, to unwind, explore and
experience the Fijian way of life. Fijians are often touted as the
friendliest people on earth - it is with great pride that we claim
our staff to be amongst the friendliest of them all, people, we as
children grew up with and created an unbreakable bond of kinship
with - kai - our cousins. |
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The Resort ~
Matangi Private Island Resort has many wonderful assets which combine to
create the complete South Pacific holiday experience. The resort is
undoubtedly one of the finest romantic beach resorts in Fiji,
specializing in intimate honeymoons, weddings and anniversaries and
offering fine dining and spa services. Offshore scuba diving and light
tackle sport fishing are both exceptional. And our surrounding islands
are truly beautiful with stunning bays, breath-taking waterfalls, remote
villages and secluded hiking trails. Above all else, Matangi Island
offers an exceptional service in a friendly down-to-earth atmosphere -
it is the ultimate destination to relax, meet like-minded holiday-makers
and to escape the commercial world of tourism.
Our intimate setting offers just fourteen private bures (the Fijian name
for a traditional bungalow) each one different and presenting a unique
outlook. We have included a detailed description and floor plan of each
class of bure, along with lots of interior and exterior pictures to help
you visualise the bures so you can choose the one most appealing to your
tastes. If you still can't decide, the Matangi Private Island Resort
management is more than willing to talk with you to help customize your
holiday.
Our website provides heaps of detailed information about our island,
from dining menus to dive descriptions, along with some general travel
information about Fiji to help you plan your travels. So enjoy our
website, find out as much as you can and contact either us or your local
travel agent for more information or to book your Matangi vacation. |
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Accommodations ~
Matangi Private Island Resort features some of the most elaborate
and individually unique accommodation in Fiji. Inspired by the authentic
Fijian and Polynesian style of home, our 7 Beachfront Bures, 3 Tree
House Bures and 2 Island Bures are all built from natural local
materials including bamboo, coconut palm thatch and local hardwoods.
With high ceilings, which act as a natural air-conditioner and cool
tiled floors, our bures have been designed for absolute comfort to cope
with our tropical climate. Whilst visually appeasing in design, all
bures feature modern day luxuries including 24 hour electricity, hot
water, ample 240-volt power outlets and high quality beds and linen.
We do not offer televisions, telephones or air-conditioning to retain an
uncluttered atmosphere free of modern distractions, although telephone
and email services are available from our reception. Fresh drinking
water on the island is provided free of charge at all times, and your
bure is stocked daily. We recommend that you drink only the water
provided in your mini bar, as our tap water is not of drinking quality.
Each bure is unique and sits approximately 20 metres from our beach’s
high water mark. All bures are generously spaced ensuring ample privacy
within lush tropical gardens yet all the resort's facilities are in easy
walking distance. You won't be bothered by any motorised vehicles other
than a small tractor, which is used occasionally by our garden keepers.
Matangi offers a truly relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. All bures
feature spacious sleeping and living areas, king size bed, day bed,
ceiling fans, mini bar, ensuite bathroom facilities and private veranda.
We strive to provide an impeccable service so you can unwind and be
pampered - your maid will service your bure daily, launder your clothes,
replenish your towel supply and turn down your sheets at night. |
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Island Bure
650 square feet |
Beachfront
Bure
780 square feet |
Tree House
1,000 square feet |
Villa
Matangi
1,960 square feet |
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Amenities ~
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Island Bure |
Beachfront Bure |
 | 650 square feet |
| tastefully furnished with modern amenities |
| private verandah |
| sealy posturepaedic king size bed |
| ceiling fans |
| fully stocked mini bar |
| coffee & tea making facilities |
| daily supply of freshly baked cookies |
| in-room safe |
| complimentary Pure Fiji amenities |
| beach towels |
| hair dryer |
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| 780 square feet |
| traditional fijian styled handcrafted by local expert craftsmen |
| tastefully furnished with modern amenities |
| outdoor lava rock shower |
| private verandah |
| sealy posturepaedic king size bed |
| ceiling fans |
| fully stocked mini bar |
| coffee & tea making facilities |
| daily supply of freshly baked cookies |
| bath robes & slippers |
| in-room safe |
| complimentary pure fiji amenities |
| beach hammock |
| beach towels |
| hair dryer |
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Tree House |
Villa Matangi |
| 1000 square feet |
| uniquely styled handcrafted by local expert craftsmen |
| tastefully furnished with modern amenities |
| spacious bathroom with dual hand basins |
| outdoor lava rock shower |
| open air spa bath |
| sealy posturepaedic king size bed |
| ceiling fans |
| fully stocked mini bar |
| coffee & tea making facilities |
| daily supply of freshly baked cookies |
| bath robes & slippers |
| hair dryer |
| in-room safe |
| complimentary pure fiji amenities |
| beach towels |
| beach hammock |
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| 1960 square feet |
| traditional fijian styled handcrafted by local expert craftsmen |
| tastefully furnished with modern amenities |
| two bedrooms each with private ensuite & outdoor lava rock
shower |
| spacious verandah with sun lounges & day bed |
| sealy posturepaedic king size beds |
| ceiling fans |
| fully stocked mini bar |
| coffee & tea making facilities |
| daily supply of freshly baked cookies |
| bath robes & slippers |
| hair dryer |
| in-room safe |
| complimentary pure fiji amenities |
| beach towels |
| hammock |
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Recreation ~
Matangi Private Island Resort offers a wonderful variety of activities
including snorkelling, scuba diving, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing,
water-skiing, light tackle sport fishing, hiking, private beach
excursions, a half day trip to the Bouma Waterfalls on the island of
Taveuni, a village tour on the island of Qamea and day trips to Taveuni
Island. Our staff maintain a daily activities board - just write in your
name on the board at the activities centre indicating the day, time and
activity you want and our staff will have everything in place for you.
All activities (except for scuba diving, water skiing, light tackle
sport fishing, day excursions and spa) are free of charge with all of
the required gear provided. For more information on scuba diving,
fishing, village visits and our Taveuni day tour, please take a look at
the dedicated pages on this site.
Snorkelling equipment is provided free of charge and can be done right
off the resort’s beach which is also a popular scuba diving spot.
Horseshoe Bay at the back end of our island offers exceptional
snorkelling in calm turquoise waters. We can also arrange snorkelling
trips to selected reefs off the island.
Matangi Private Island Resort is protected within a large reef system
making kayaking around the island easy and safe. We have sea-kayaks on
the island which are yours to use at your leisure. Matangi boasts
stunning sea cliffs which are part of a collapsed volcanic crater and
these are spectacular when viewed close up from the sea.
Horseshoe Bay also boasts a secluded picture-perfect white sand beach
backed by tropical forest and steep cliffs offering the most romantic
stopover. It takes just 1 hour to kayak all the way around Matangi and
less than half an hour to Horseshoe Bay. Qamea Island, which lies just a
mile off our resort, is another exceptional kayaking trip. Qamea has
lots of small coves, large bays and sandy beaches to explore and takes
about half an hour to cross to. If you want to explore these areas but
are not comfortable on a kayak, one of our staff will take you there in
our outboard powered skiff.
Windsurfing and sailing are also available at no extra charge and can be
used to explore the island or ride the winds that channel through the
Tasman Strait between our island and adjacent Qamea Island. Water-skiing
is available at an additional charge.
Matangi offers two exceptional hiking trails. A steep climb from the
resort takes you to the summit of Matangi where you can look down into
spectacular Horseshoe Bay. You can then walk through light tropical
rainforest along the crater rim for great views across the sea and
towards the islands of Qamea and Laucala. Large volcanic rocks line this
rim with steep drops either side to give you a unique perspective of
what a volcanic crater looks like.
Take time to listen to the birds and if you are patient, you'll spot
orange doves, honeyeaters and other tropical birds. This trail leads
down to our coastal walk around the south eastern side of the island,
through our old coconut plantation where cows, goats, pigs and horses
remain. The coastal walk passes alongside several sand beaches and
offers lovely coastal views. |
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Massage
Back, shoulders & neck
30 minutes $40.00
Let the powerful combination of essential oils and massage work to
relieve stiffness and tension from your back, shoulders and neck areas.
Relaxation
60 minutes $75.00
A full body massage using mild and long strokes combined with the
essential oil of sandalwood that will leave your body feeling relaxed
and in tune for your Matangi vacation.
Fijian
60 minutes $80.00
A full body massage using traditional Fijian techniques combined with
nourishing coconut oils infused with pineapple or frangipani will set
your body clock on Fiji time.
Swedish
60 minutes $85.00
A full body massage using classic European techniques of long strokes
and kneading, deeply penetrating and relaxing tight muscles whilst
improving oxygen flow throughout the body.
Body treatments
Ocean glow
60 minutes $95.00
Natural sea salt combined with warmed sweet almond oil makes this a very
invigorating scrub that will stimulate circulation. A full body rub with
warmed exotic oils will leave your skin glowing and feeling alive.
Body soother
60 minutes $110.00
The combination of grated cucumbers and carrots make a very cool and
nourishing treatment for dull and listless skin. A scalp massage
followed by a full body rub with Aloe Vera gel will leave your skin
feeling cool and refreshed.
Sugar rub
90 minutes $125.00
Fiji grown brown sugar combined with nourishing coconut oils provides
the perfect texture for buffing away dry skin cells. A full body rub
with coconut butter will leave your skin feeling polished and radiant.
Coconut delight
90 minutes $135.00
The tender flesh of grated coconut will gently exfoliate while its
natural oils will nourish and restore moisture to your skin. A full body
rub with coconut lotion followed by a foot massage will leave your body
feeling silky smooth from your fingers to your toes.
Papaya wrap
90 minutes $135.00
The natural enzymes of this wonderful fruit make this the perfect
treatment for softening and revitalising tired skin. A foot massage
followed by a body rub with warmed essential oils will leave your skin
feeling completely revitalised.
Island wrap
90 minutes $135.00
Indulge your senses with Matangi’s most fragrant flowers of Frangipani
and Mokosoi blended together to make a divine aromatic wrap. A foot
massage followed by a body rub with warmed essential oils will leave
your skin feeling completely revitalised.
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Facial treatments
Mini facial
30 minutes $45.00
A great introduction to our skin care treatments, this facial includes
cleansing and moisturising with Fiji made Essence of Viti products.
Suitable for all skin types.
Matangi facial
60 minutes $85.00
A deluxe facial using Essence of Viti products followed by a relaxing
facial massage that will restore balance and lustre to your skin.
Suitable for all skin types.
Fiji honey special
60 minutes $95.00
This treatment includes the Matangi facial plus a hydrating mask of
fresh cucumber and a facial massage with pure Fiji honey that will sure
to nourish and brighten your skin.
Hands & feet
Basic manicure
60 minutes $65.00
Our basic manicure includes trimming, buffing nails, cuticle care and a
hand massage followed by a polish of your choice. (For French add
$5.00).
Matangi manicure deluxe
90 minutes $85.00
This deluxe treatment includes a hand soak in fresh coconut milk
followed by an exfoliating sugar rub, cuticle care and a gentle hand
massage with coconut lotion. Complete the experience with any polish of
your choice. (For French add $5.00).
Basic pedicure
60 minutes $70.00
Our basic pedicure includes an aromatic soak, trimming and filing of
nails, cuticle care, foot scrub and callous smoothing followed by a
polish of your choice. (For French add $5.00).
Matangi pedicure deluxe
90 minutes $95.00
Treat your feet to the attention they deserve with a coconut milk bath
followed by an exfoliating salt scrub and conditioning mask. Nails are
trimmed, filed and buffed after a Shiatsu massage. Complete the
experience with a polish of your choice. (For French add $5.00).
Pampering packs
Matangi honeymoon
150 minutes $250.00
Start off your Matangi honeymoon with a relaxing 60 minute fully body
massage with exotic coconut oils followed by a 60 minute nourishing
papaya or island wrap and a 30 minute mini facial using Essence of Viti
products.
The big day
180 minutes $340.00
Prepare for your big day with a total pamper pack including a 30 minute
back, shoulders & neck massage using your choice of either exotic
coconut oils or essential relaxing oils, followed by a 60 minute sugar
rub, a 30 minute mini facial, a 30 minute basic manicure and a 30 minute
basic pedicure. (For French add $5.00 per manicure/per pedicure).
Bride’s assistant
$50.00
Our therapist would be happy to assist you on your big day with your
hair, make-up and dress preparation. (Hair products, hair accessories
and make-up not supplied). |
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Prices are in Fiji dollars and include Fiji Government Tax.
Prices Subject to change without notice |
Days Trips ~
Taveuni Island is the third largest island in Fiji and is known as the
Garden Island for its lush tropical rain forest, endemic bird life and
beautiful National Parks. The most breathtaking scenery on Taveuni is
along its east coast, which Matangi lies off, and the boat ride from our
island takes just 30-minutes.
Our weekly trip to Tavoro Falls in the Bouma National Heritage Park is
complimentary, but there is an entrance fee payable to the Park
Administration of FJ$8.00 per adult and FJ$4.00 per child with funds
going to the up-keep and continued protection of the island's valuable
natural resources. Tavoro Falls is a series of three large waterfalls
hidden in tropical forest. The first waterfall is a 10-minute walk from
the park entrance and offers swimming and great photographic
opportunities.
The second falls is a 30-minute hike along a maintained trail with
spectacular views of the coast and offshore island's. The final falls is
another 40-minute hike although this trail is more strenuous and rugged
and is not on our standard itinerary. Matangi staff members will
accompany you to serve you lunch and afternoon tea. Take good walking
shoes and plenty of film.
On the north-east coast of Taveuni is the stunning Lavena Coastal Walk,
also within the Bouma National Heritage Park. The hike starts at
picturesque Lavena Village with its sweeping white sand beach and
continues along a maintained trail for 3-miles along a secluded
uninhabited coastline passing small cove beaches, waterfalls, river
crossings and wonderful coastal scenery.
A guide at Lavena is available for hire and it’s possible to kayak in
one direction and walk back the other. Our staff at Matangi will arrange
for boat transfers to Taveuni and taxi transfers to Lavena at our
standard rates.
Also on Taveuni's north-east coast is Vunivasa Estate's Waibula Guided
Cultural Tour. This is a four hour guided tour of a working plantation
that will also take you to the site of an ancient Fijian fort in the
high country, from where you can enjoy stunning views of the Tasman
Straits, Qamea and Matangi islands and beyond. A hiking trail will take
you into a valley and along a meandering river through the ruins of an
ancient Fijian village and burial ground before ending at a waterfall
where you can enjoy your packed lunch and a swim amidst dense tropical
rainforest surroundings.
Your Fiji holiday would not be complete without a visit to a traditional
Fijian village. Time and time again our guests come back from the
village praising this as their unique memory of Fiji. This trip takes
you by boat to a secluded village on the neighbouring island of Qamea.
At the village beach you are greeted by the local hosts for a stroll
through the village and then taken to the village hall to meet the chief
and his people. Join them for some kava (Fiji’s national drink) and
enjoy songs and traditional dances performed especially for you. This is
a great opportunity to share some stories with the locals, learn and
experience Fijian culture and take some wonderful photographs. As a
return gesture, the Matangi Private Island Resort office organises a
token monetary contribution from guests to assist the village in its
community projects, such as maintenance to school buildings and church
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~ One of the unexpected pleasures of Matangi Private Island
Resort is its exceptional fishing conditions and almost guaranteed
year-round fishing whatever the weather. Surrounded by an intricate
pattern of fringing and open-water reefs, including the 25-mile Laucala
and Qamea Reefs, all with exceptionally rich sea currents, we are able
to fish all year-round for large game like Tuna, Mahimahi and Spanish
Mackerel, with Sailfish appearing in the summer months only. Smaller
reef fish including year-round Coral Trout, Giant Trevally, Large Long
Toms, Barracuda and Reef Snapper are always biting in and around the
lagoons. All provide exceptional sport for the light tackle or fly
angler.
Fishing is offered from our 25-foot open craft, of robust design, with
fast outboard motor, which can be hired for a reasonable hourly charge.
Big game are best caught by casting into the fringing reefs and reeling
in using poppers. In certain weather conditions, tides and seasons, we
troll the open water offshore from Matangi for larger fish. A variety of
light tackle is used including spinning reels for casting for the reef
fish and 30-pound class trolling reels.
With the boat comes a fun-loving Fijian captain whose knowledge of the
reefs and fish is inherited from youth and fine-tuned with experience.
Rods, lures and tackle for trolling and bottom fishing are all provided
by Matangi but it is recommended that the serious sports anglers bring
their own equipment to suit their personal skills. A suitable selection
of gear would include 15kg trolling rod and reel, fixed spool reel with
suitable rod for casting to reef fish (this should be of robust size
with good capacity as many of these fish, including Giant Trevally are
of impressive size).
A light spinning rod and reel should be included as many small species
are often caught from the beach in front of your bure including Blue Fin
Trevally, a great fighter on light tackle or fly.
Fly fishing enthusiasts will find the beach close to your bure is ideal
for fly-casting with plenty of room to back-cast with sufficient depth
of water in front of you on the high tide. There is no fly-fishing gear
available on the island so bring your own. A weight 6 is the lightest
gear suitable for beach fishing but a weight 9 to weight 12 is required
when fishing the offshore reefs. Floating or intermediate lines are
mainly used as the coral can play havoc with sinking lines. |
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Diving ~ Matangi Private Island Resort is the most centrally
located of all the Northern resorts to the exceptional scuba diving
sites which Fiji is famous for. Within a 20-mile radius of Matangi
Island are countless dive sites including the world famous Great White
Wall at the Somo Somo Strait and Noel’s Wall at Motui Levu.
Your guides will provide you with a thorough briefing before each dive
and will be in the water with you at all times to assist and ensure
that your dive is safe and enjoyable.
Dive Programme
Upon arrival at Matangi, the Dive staff will explain the dive programme.
You will be required to produce your dive certification card for
registration at the activities / dive centre. Our staff will provide you
with a personal catch bag to store your dive equipment. Dive gear is
available for hire.
Dive sites are selected according to the day’s tidal movements and
prevailing weather to ensure the best choice of dive sites for the day.
The dive boat departs from Matangi Island at approximately 8:30 am daily
for a single tank dive followed by an approx 1-hour surface interval
before a second tank dive. The dive boat usually returns to Matangi
between 12:00 pm–1:00 pm in time for lunch. Dive towels, refreshments
and cookies are provided on the dive boat.
Diving cannot exceed a maximum depth of 120-feet / 37-metres and all
diving has to be done within non-decompression safety limits. As the
dive boat will not drop anchor on any of the dive sites, it is important
to follow the guide to ensure your safe return to the boat.
In the event of an emergency where specialised treatment and
recompression is required, a recompression facility is available in
Suva, Fiji’s capital, a 55-minutes flight from Taveuni Island. Please
note that you are responsible to meet the cost of this flight and
recompression treatment which can cost up to F$15,000. It is recommended
that your travel insurance includes cover for scuba diving.
Please note that dives are not permitted within 24-hours of flying to /
from Matangi Island.
Matangi’s many dive sites offer both advanced and relaxed diving. The
daily dive rate includes 2-tank morning dives before returning to
Matangi Island for lunch.
Additional dives (day or night) can be purchased at the resort with a
minimum of two divers required for these trips. These dives can not be
substituted with the 2-tank morning dives. Day trips to more remote dive
sites are also offered with a minimum of six divers – weather and tidal
movements permitting (surcharge applies).
Unlimited free of charge shore diving, day or night, is available to any
diver purchasing a minimum of 3-days of diving. These dives offer
excellent macro photography opportunities.
You will be required to have a buddy for all shore diving. If you do not
have a buddy, it may be possible for one of our dive staff to accompany
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General Information
Daily scuba rates include tanks, tank fills, belt, weights,
dive guide, towels and refreshments. Daily scuba rates do not include
gear hire. Gear hire prices are available on application to the Resort.
Our dive boat departs every morning at 9:00 am for 2 tank dives and
returns to Matangi Island before lunch.
Day trips to the more remote sites including those on the Somo Somo
Strait can be arranged from Matangi Island with a minimum of six divers.
A surcharge applies and includes an optional 3rd tank at no extra
charge. Lunch and refreshments are provided. Day trips cannot be
pre-booked or pre-paid.
Additional afternoon and night dives (weather permitting) require a
minimum of two divers and cannot be pre-booked or pre-paid.
Prepaid dives that have not been used cannot be shared,
transferred or refunded.
Complimentary shore diving is available to all divers who have
pre-purchased a minimum of 3 days / 6 tanks of diving.
Dive Courses
PADI Dive Courses are available, prices on application to the Resort.
Dive Sites
We have over 40-plus dive sites within a radius of 20-miles, all
accessible from Matangi Island. Some of our favourite sites are...
Site: Noel's Wall
Position: 8-miles east of Matangi
What's to see: An outer reef wall seemingly fathomless drop-off.
Abundance of reef fish, hard and soft corals, sea fans and pelagics,
including sharks. Visibility 120-ft plus.
Site: Yellow Wall
Position: 8-miles east of Matangi
What's to see: Steep outer reef drop-off covered in yellow soft corals,
sea fans, sea whips and basket stars. Variety of hard
corals at the top of the wall in the shallower water. Visibility 120-ft
plus.
Site: Elbow
Position: 7-miles east of Matangi
What's to see: Gentle outer reef slope extending into the deep blue.
Good variety of reef fish and pelagics. Shallower depths are especially
spectacular for hard corals and reef fish. Visibility 120-ft plus.
Site: Coral Garden
Position: 8-miles east of Matangi
What's to see: Shallow outer reef dive. Good variety of healthy hard
corals and reef fish.
Site: Still Waters
Position: 4-miles west of Matangi
What's to see: Sunken reef patch close to Qamea Island’s west coast.
Great variety of reef fish, anemones and pelagics including barracuda
and sharks. Lots of soft corals under the reef’s arches and
overhangs.
Site: 7 Peaks
Position: 6-miles west of Matangi
What's to see: Several sunken coral peaks mid channel in the Tasman
Strait with a huge variety and diversity of marine life. Lots of fish,
nudibranchs, giant clams, sea whips, sea fans and soft corals under the
reef's over-hangs and swim-throughs. Mantas often seen.
Site: Purple Wall
Position: 6-miles west of Matangi
What's to see: Sunken inner reef wall in the Tasman Strait. Wall is
covered with purple soft corals, sea whips and large gorgonian fans,
sponges and a variety of nudibranchs.
Site: Motui Lailai I & Motui Lailai II
Position: 11-miles east of Matangi
What's to see: Outer reef wall with 100-ft plus visibility. Great
variety of hard corals in the shallower depths and a variety of reef
fish and large pelagics.
These and some of our many other sites can be seen on our dive site
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Dining ~
Matangi's Chefs will offer you a variety of cuisine from traditional
Fijian fare, to European, American and Pacific Rim favourites, and will
happily cater to special dietary needs. All meals are included in the
nightly tariff and are served from the resort’s dining bure with its
large wooden deck sitting right over the water. Alternatively you can
arrange a private dinner under the stars on the beach. Room service is
also available during normal meal times.
Matangi’s meals include an array of fresh fish and seafood caught by
local fishermen, imported meats, green salads, locally grown fresh
vegetables, tropical fruit from our gardens, freshly baked bread and
sumptuous desserts. A large selection of world class Australian and New
Zealand wines and champagnes are available to accompany any of our fine
meals.
The rhythmic beating of the lali (traditional wooden drum) will announce
the commencement of all meals. Breakfast consists of a variety of fresh
tropical fruits, fruit juices, cereals, freshly baked breads, pastries,
banana loaf and muffins. This is followed by a hot breakfast of your
choice including eggs any way you like, bacon, sausages, ham, pancakes,
hash browns and omelettes.
Lunch is a more casual affair with a choice of fresh salads, fish,
stir-fry, sandwiches made with freshly baked bread, quiches or pizzas
followed by tropical fruits, fruit salad, mousse and ice-cream. Lunch is
either a buffet or a set menu, taking into account the personal tastes
and preferences of each guest. Romantic picnic lunches can be arranged
on request at one of our secluded beach locations.
Dinner is usually a three-course meal or a buffet feast. An entrée /
starter of soups or cocktails is followed by a choice of meats or fish
for your main. This is complimented by a selection of fresh vegetables
or salads and finished with mouth-watering desserts.
Freshly baked cookies, tropical fruit, brewed coffee and tea is
available throughout the day. Afternoon tea is served between 3.00 and
4.00 pm offering a selection of freshly baked cakes.
Special dietary needs are catered for with advance notice. Children
under the age of 12 are required to have their evening meals prior to
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One The Deck ~
Our newly refurbished seaside “Deck” houses our dining complex and bar.
Built from local hardwood over the water, you can enjoy both indoor and
outdoor dining with cool sea breezes and lovely views across to Qamea,
Taveuni and Rabi islands.
During the day, you can lounge at the bar, or sunbathe on the deck.
At night the bar is a great gathering place to enjoy a sunset cocktail
with fellow guests, meet your hosts, the Douglas family, and to enjoy
the serenading and impromptu guitar sessions of the local Fijian staff.
The bar offers a full range of beverages both alcoholic and
non-alcoholic. Local and imported beers are available, as are a fine
selection of imported wines, champagnes and spirits.
Enjoy our exotic cocktails, made from our local Fijian rum and fresh
tropical fruits. Non-alcoholic drinks including fruit cocktails, Fiji
bottled water and soda pop are also available.
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Fijian Feast ~ A
traditional Fijian feast is called a Lovo and is a must try during your
stay.
Food is wrapped in banana leaves and cooked on hot river rocks under the
ground.
A sample menu of a Lovo is:
For starters enjoy:
Kokoda (Fresh raw fish marinated in lemon juice and coconut milk) or
Rou rou (Fijian spinach) soup
Followed by a main course of:
Lovo baked Pork, Beef, Chicken and Fish.
Palusami (Beef stuffed taro leaves and onions cooked in coconut cream)
Cooked Crabs or Lobster
Dalo (Taro), Kumala (sweet potato), Cassava (Tapioca) or Uto
(breadfruit)
Fijian desserts include:
Vakasoso – banana baked in coconut milk
Coconut Pie, Pineapple Pie
Fijian steamed pudding with custard
Meals are also served with fresh salads, freshly baked breads, ice cream
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Romantic Dinners ~
At Matangi we appreciate the romance of the South Seas and offer all our
guests the opportunity to have a romantic candle lit dinner by the sea.
If you are celebrating a special occasion please let us know so we can
arrange a special night for you.
Private picnics can also be arranged.
Ask our activities staff to book Horseshoe Bay or any of our private
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FAQ's ~
Air Travel
Fiji's national carrier, Air Pacific, offers regular flights between
Fiji and 13 major cities including Los Angeles, Honolulu, Toronto,
Vancouver, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland, Christchurch and
Tokyo. Fiji's international airport is situated in the town of Nadi, on
the Western Coast of Viti Levu. Access to outer islands like Matangi
require additional but short transfers by air and sea.
Matangi's neighbour, Taveuni Island, is serviced by two Fiji airlines,
Sun Air and Air Fiji, with regularly scheduled flights from Nadi and
Suva, the two major international airports in Fiji. Both Fiji airlines
operate daily services with a flight time of approximately ninety
minutes from Nadi. Domestic Fiji air flights are a grand opportunity to
view the majestic islands of Fiji, and see the extensive coral reef
systems surrounding them. You may want to have your camera handy for a
few aerial photos.
Domestic Fiji flights can be coordinated with international flights and
can be arranged through Matangi Private Island Resort or your travel
agent. We coordinate transfers from the Matei airport on Taveuni Island
to Matangi Island.
A mini-bus will meet you at the Taveuni airport, and will take you on a
scenic, 20-minute drive to the boat landing, where one of our boats will
meet you. This is a wet landing, so please be prepared to wade to the
boat. The water taxi takes about 20 minutes to get to the resort.
Fiji's Government
Fiji is a sovereign democratic state. A former British colony, it gained
independence in 1970 and subsequently became a republic in 1987. It is a
member of the Commonwealth and conforms to all major United Nations
instruments relating to land rights, customs, traditions and cultural
inheritance. It has strong diplomatic ties with the governments of the
western world which have their Embassies and Consulates in Suva, Fiji's
capital city.
Fiji's Electricity
In Fiji the electricity is 240V. We use the same 3 pronged plug used in
Australia and New Zealand. Electricity is provided 24 hours per day
(except for an occasional brief change-over time when maintenance is
being done on our generators). We provide 110V outlets at the activities
centre for charging batteries.
Fiji Visas, Departure Tax, Customs Allowance
A valid passport and a ticket for onward travel is required for all
persons visiting Fiji. Your passport must be valid for at least three
months beyond the intended period of stay.
Fiji visas are granted on arrival for a stay of 30 days for citizens of
Commonwealth countries and nationals of: Austria, Belgium, Bolivia,
Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Denmark, Ecuador, Germany,
Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy,
Japan, Liechtenstein, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Mexico, Nauru,
Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, South Korea,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey,
United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, W. Samoa. Pre-arranged Fiji visas are
required for nationals of other countries.
Visitors are allowed duty free concessions of: 500 cigarettes or 500
grams of cigars, or 500 grams of tobacco, or all three but not exceeding
500 grams together. Two litres of liquor or four litres of wine or four
litres of beer are allowed. Up to $400 per passenger of any duty
assessed goods.
Fiji Currency
You will not need cash at Matangi, but the Fijian dollar is the basic
unit of currency used in all commerce throughout the country. It is
available in denominations of $2, $5, $10 and $20 and $50 and coins of
1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢ and $1. There is no limit to the amount of
money that may be brought into Fiji. Approximate rates of currency
exchange are: You may want to check the current Fiji exchange
rates and those for other South Pacific islands.
Currency converter.
Time in Fiji
Fiji is 12 hours ahead of Greenwich time.
Fiji Weather & Dress
The Fiji weather is tropical and the resort is relaxed and casual. Pack
light, as casual clothing is the dress code for the resort. Some guests
prefer to dress up a bit for dinner, but Matangi is very casual, and
Fiji resort wear or beach resort wear is appropriate at all times. In
the winter months from June-October the Fiji weather can be cool on some
evenings, you may want to bring a windbreaker and a pair of long pants.
We stock a limited supply of toiletries, casual designer fashions, film,
batteries, various pharmaceutical items and gifts in our boutique. There
is no other shopping on the island, so be sure to pack
any special items you require. See below for weather button to the
nearest weather reporting station to Matangi Island.
Matangi Island enjoys a sub-tropical climate. Rainfall is usually around
2250 mm or 90 inches per year. Most of this occurs in the late
afternoons and evenings during the summer months between October -
April, when we receive generally light and variable winds (north-east)
and long spells of no wind and calm seas. In the cooler winter months
between May - September we experience south-east trade winds (varying
from 10 - 20 knots) and occasional trade showers. The sun sets between
6.00pm and 6.30pm winter to summer and rises from 5.30am to 6.00am.
Temperatures - Summer
• Land temperatures (day time maximum) 30C/86F.
• Sea temperatures (maximum) 28C/82F.
Temperatures - Winter
• Land temperatures (day time maximum) 26C/78F.
• Sea temperatures (maximum) 26C/78F.
What to Bring
Sun cream, sun hat and sun glasses are essential all year round. Light
airy clothing is recommended for the tropical climate, with a light
sweater needed in the winter nights between May and September. A light
rain coat may be handy if you plan to explore the other islands.
Umbrellas are provided to our guests on the island when needed. |
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