Fiji’s fourth largest island, Kadavu is situated 100km south of the main island Viti Levu is one of the few remaining undeveloped islands in Fiji today.
Having maintained its strong cultural values the general population leads fairly subsistent lifestyles in sleepy coastal villages dwarfed by mountainous jungles and waterfalls plummeting from the hilltops. The islands deeply indented bays, fringed by coral reefs and mangrove forest provide habitat to a host of birds including the endemic Kadavu musk parrot. Forest openings reveal lizards basking on rocks, and butterflies spiraling skyward in a lazy dance.
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The striking Astrolabe Reef and the Kadavu group of islands have both been created by past volcanic activity and tectonic movements. The Matava Resort is right on the doorstep of this magnificent living organism, home to an abundance of marine life unequalled in Fiji. Divers and snorkellers can expect a diversity of fish life and corals of every conceivable colour and hue.
“…there is something magical about… Kadavu… white sand beaches and
rugged volcanic slopes… this is Fiji at its best – the most traditional of islands.”
Alan Wiggs, Sportdiving Magazine
Getting to Matava
Pacific Sun airline serves the island of Kadavu with daily flights from Nadi and Suva. There’s also a ferry service from Suva.
Upon your arrival you’ll be picked up by one of the resort’s boats.
See the Getting to Fiji page for more info.
Kadavu fact file
| Size: | 58km long by 14km wide |
| Population: | 10,000 |
| Villages: | 88 |
| Main centre: | Vunisea |
| Ameneties: | Airstrip, Hospital, Post Office, Police Post, General stores |
The Weather
Kadavu has a typical tropical climate with the winter months being May to September and the summer being October to April. For more information see our Fiji Weather page.
