Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
visit th
e man
ta rays
at Vu
ro Islan
d, plu
s game fishing off Nabukelevu. Rates include meals.
Rooms
F$392
; villas
F$455
; bures
F$515
EAST KADAVU
Matava
333 6222,
matava.com
.
Tucked into a small beachless bay enclosed by
rocky Waya Island,
Matava
is fantastically well organized but retains a village-style atmo-
sphere. The bures are slightly rough around the edges but with welcoming hosts and a fine
blend of European and Fijian cuisine, it's excellent value for money. Apart from its own dive
operation,
Matava
has some of the finest snorkelling in Fiji just ten minutes away by boat
at Vesi Passage, with so
ft cor
all gardens and thousands of exotic reef fish. Rates include all
meals and snorkel gear.
F$325
Tiliva Beach Resort
333 7127,
tilivaresortfiji.com
.
A tiny and unassuming Fijian-
owned retreat with just six bures and a small dive operation. The village visits
are a h
ighlight,
and you can also surf, kayak, fish and take guided hikes. Rates include meals.
F$535
Waisalima Dive Resort
603 0486,
waisalima.com
.
Accommodation is in thatched
bures, either with shared facilities or en suite. The resort is located just 5min from Naiqoro
Passage, which has the most varied scuba diving reef along the Astrolabe, with brilliant
coral
s
and swift drift dives, and you can also hike, kayak and fish here. Rates include meals.
F$460
Ono Island and around
Off the northeastern tip of Kadavu and surrounded by the Astrolabe Reef is
Ono Island
,
home to two small villages and several beautiful beaches. Surrounding Ono Island are a
dozen smaller islands including
Vuro
, where
manta rays
congregate.
ACCOMMODATION: ONO ISLAND
Koro Makawa Resort
603 0782,
koromakawa.com.fj
.
This private upmarket retreat of-
fers a spectacular two-bedroom thatched cottage perched on a small hill with fabulous views
overlooking the ocean. Hearty home-cooked meals are included, and there's a fully certi-
fied PA
DI dive
operation on site. Children cost an extra US$80. All-inclusive packages (per
couple)
US$500
Mai Dive Astrolabe
603 0842,
maidive.com
.
An Aussie-Fijian option that's a great
choice for dive fanatics, who may want to opt for the week-long package. Accommodation
is in inviting bungalows with lots of timber, verandas and hammocks. The food is ex
cellen
t,
especially given the remote location. Four-night minimum stay. Rates include meals.
F$270
Oneta Resort
603 0778,
onetaresort.com
.
This resort enjoys a wonderful beachside
location, where you can lounge in a hammock or wander the tropical garden aroun
d your
bure.
The fo
od - and the nearby fishing - is sensational. Rates include meals. Dorms
F$280
;
bures
F$470
