Trekking

Walk 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. Take a guided nature walk to discover the local flora and fauna or learn of the traditional uses of plants with a local medicine man. All treks have been established in conjunction with local villages.

Nacamoto Trek

Matava has a day long return trek to Nacomoto village that takes in mangroves, rainforest and grasslands. The steep climb involved as part of this walk is well worth the effort for the spectacular views over the Great Astrolabe Reef. Sections of rain forest provide welcome shade along the way, while two inviting waterfalls will tempt hikers into taking a dip. Transfer to and from the village is by boat.

Teitei Walk

You may join one of our local farmers and medicine man on a walk to his teitei (garden). You’ll learn about the local crops of dalo, tavioka, uvi and yaqona and about the uses of local forest plants for crafts, medicine and building. Afterwards, you’ll have the chance to relax and talanoa (chat) with members of his family in their village home before returning to the resort. The trip takes approximately three hours and includes breathtaking views, shady forest paths and grasslands.

Bula to all at beautiful Matava Resort!
Thank you for making my week in particular the most relaxed time in the last 20 years, I am by nature usually unable to sit still for more than about half an hour. (Should be skinnier).
My visit has made me rethink what is truly important.
For me the week exceeded my expectations, which had been visualised from Sam’s excited descriptions, and you have a SPECIAL place in the sun.
Please pass on my best wishes to Ta, Magi and Joe, as they with the support of all your staff made it memorable and a destination that I shall definitely recommend to others.
Vinaka
Warren, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Waterfall Visit

Located one hour walking time from the resort is a stunning waterfall which plunges into a cavern of overhanging rocks dappled in ochre and russet colours. The pool below provides an excellent place for a refreshing swim following the walk. It is also popular among guests to sit and relax while the local village children scamble up the rocks surrounding the pool and show off with amazing high dives.