1. Scheduled Flights

The most commonly used method of travel by our guests are the daily island-hopper flights from the main island of Viti Levu.

Each arrival day, Matava Resort sends a transfer boat down to the airport at Vunisea where the driver greets our new arrivals and assists with their luggage. Guests are transfered by a 3 minute truck drive to the other side of the island where the boat awaits for the 45 minute boat ride to the resort.

The journey is entirely within the inner shallow water lagoons of the Great Astrolabe barrier reef and the vessel carries suitable safety equipment such as lifejackets, distress flares, rockets and mobile phone. If you arrive on the first flight and the resort has guests arriving on the second flight, you may have to wait for their arrival. Because of the journey time to the resort, it is not practical for the transfer boat to make two trips. Any such wait should be less than 30 minutes.

Pacific Sun leaves Nadi at 12.30pm arriving Kadavuat 1.15pm. It then departs Kadavuat 1.30pm arriving back in Nadi at 2.15pm.

Pacific Sun is owned by Air Pacific so guests traveling on Air Pacific can book direct to Kadavuisland.

Airline Reservations & Contact Details- Pacific Sun :
Web: www.pacificsun.com.fj
Tel: + (679) 672 0888

Airline Reservations & Contact Details- Air Fiji:
Web: www.airfiji.com.fj
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Tel: + (679) 347 7160

2. Ferry Service

There is one scheduled ferry service which sails Suva - Vunisea - Kavala Bay - Suva

The ferry sails twice a week departing Suva late at night on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Its about a 7 hour passage to Vunisea which means you arrive at about 6.00am. We are able to collect guest off the ferry when it arrives in Vunisea though we must have prior notice.

You may have to wait several hours for the scheduled flights to arrive if the resort has guests arriving on those flights. It is usually not possible for the resort transfer boat to collect you from the ferry, transfer you to the resort and then return to the airport for later guests arriving on scheduled island-hopper flights.

The ferries not only carry passengers but also freight and livestock to the island. You therefore may find yourself sharing passage with building supplies and chickens. This method of transport to the island of Kadavu is not for the feint hearted.

Ferry Service Contact Details:
Ferry Company: Venu Shipping
Vessel Name: Senu-i-Wasa
Tel: + (679) 339 5000

3. Seaplane

Some guests occasionally choose to fly out to the resort by seaplane. It is a wonderful experience and a great opportunity to sight-see the island from the air. It also means that you don't have to wait for a scheduled air service and can fly in at your convenience, straight to the resort.

Seaplane Charter Contact Details:

Pacific Island Seaplanes,
Web: www.fijiseaplanes.com
Tel: + (679) 672 5644

Turtle Airways:
Web: www.turtleairways.com
Tel: + (679) 672 1888

4. Yacht Transfer

Guests wishing to include a nautical theme in their arrival plans can charter 'Safari' a 36ft Jeaneau and sail from Suva direct to the resort.

Departing early in the morning from the Suva Yacht Club, guests sail past Beqa Lagoon, across the Kadavu Passage, round the North side of Kadavu island and arrive at the resort in the early evening. Safari can transfer up to six guests.

Contact Matava Resort for details.

5. Big Game Boat Transfer

Alternatively, guests with a penchant for a bit of angling adventure can charter Bite Me, the resort's 31ft DeepV gamefishing vessel.

You are collected from the Suva Yacht Club early in the morning and fish your way to the resort. Stopping off at key fishing locations along the way such as Solo Attol and the Ono drop-off, you arrive at the resort in the early evening and present your catch to the waiting resort chef to be prepared for your dinner. Bite Me can transfer up to four guests.

Contact Matava Resort for details.