Rare are the opportunities to find a travel destination which fulfils your sense of adventure, reacquaints you with nature, and introduces you to an exotic culture. Rarer still is the opportunity to enjoy uncrowded and affordable world class diving. Matava - The Astrolabe Hideaway is that location. Located on the beautiful island of Kadavu, on the doorstep of the Great Astrolabe Reef, Matava is the genuine eco-hideaway. This intimate oceanfront resort offers accommodation for less than 20 guests in charming and comfortable traditional Fijian bures. The resort's restaurant take pride in its outstanding cuisine, and its licensed bar stocks a wide selection of wine, beer and spirits. Our professional PADI dive team ensures an unforgettable and safe dive holiday, whilst the non diver can enjoy other activities including kayaking, trekking, snorkeling, surfing, bird watching, village visits and memorable Fijian cultural excursions. The ideal place to relax, unwind and get back to nature.
Location: Kadavu Island
How to reach property from Nadi Airport & cost: Sunflower airlines flies Nadi - Kadavu return everyday $FD90 one way. Boat transfer from the airstrip to Matava is $27.50 per person one way.
Activities - complimentary: Beach Games, Walks, Village visits, Bird watching, and Star Gazing.
Activities with cost: Surf skis, Snorkeling Trips, Diving, Surfing, Fishing and Trekking, Kayaking.
Accommodation: Traditional Fijian bures with either ensuite bathroom or shared bathrooms, comfortable furnishings and spectacular oceanviews
Number of Rooms: 3 Waterfront bures with shared facilities
Number of Suites: Two Oceanview Bures and two Waterfront bures.
Dormitory: 1 dormitory bure (sleeps 4)
Matava - The Astrolabe Hideaway
Small dive operation catering to 18 divers - full gear hire available PADI DIVE instruction - OPW - Dive master. Diving on the Great astrolabe reef.
Location: Kadavu Island
Number of Dive Boats: 2
Max number of Divers: 18
No. of tanks per day: two tank morning, and night.
Type of Diving: walls, high current, little current, drop-offs, coral gardens, manta ray’s
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