atangi Island is 240 acres of beach, rainforest, peace and serenity, and is owned and operated by the Douglas family. This private island is just east of Taveuni, set amid some of Fiji’s best diving in the Northern Group.  Catering to a very limited group of discerning travelers, there are only 9 deluxe Beachfront Bures, 2 Island Bures  plus 3 premium ‘Tree House’ bures.  All bures are constructed of local materials, with high ceilings and tiled floors.  Each bure is different, yet all offer comparable luxuries including separate and spacious living and sleeping areas, king beds with fine linens, day beds, ceiling fans and private verandahs.  The beach is just metres away, and soft lapping of waves serenade you to sleep at night, or invite you to join in with snorkeling or diving during the day.

he dining bure’s dramatic deck stretches out over the water, where you can enjoy a cocktail or wine from the bar or experience cuisine reflective of Fijian, European, American and Pacific Rim influences.  Dinner is usually a 3-course meal, buffet feast or traditional lovo (food is wrapped in banana leaves and cooked on hot river rocks underground), while lunches are more laid-back.  At breakfast you can choose hot or cold options that span cereal to pancakes to omelets.  Afternoon tea is served daily from 3:00 to 4:00. Special dietary requests are accommodated with advance notice.  Secluded lunches on a private beach, or romantic dinners on the beach under the open skies can also be arranged, and room service is another alternative available during meal times.  A generous selection of Australian and New Zealand wine and champagne is available to enhance your dining experience.

here is a variety of activities available for your pleasure, including scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, water skiing, sailing / windsurfing, light tackle fishing, kayaking, and tours to Qamea and Taveuni.  Please note that to compensate for escalating fuel costs there is a compulsory fuel surcharge of F$20 per adult per night levied at the resort and collected at the end of your stay, and some activities require and additional charge to participate.  With so many activities you’ll find it difficult to decide whether to kayak to nearby Qamea and snorkel its hidden coves or trek to Matangi’s summit and then down through rain forest, coves and along secluded beaches looking for Honey Eaters and the elusive Orange Dove.  Maybe just sun bathing on the over-water deck is all you need to rejuvenate – the bar is open throughout the day and evening, and everything from soda, juice and bottled water to cocktails and wine are available.  At night the deck is the hub where guests, hosts and staff come together to enjoy sundowners and discuss the days events.  The Fijian band will often play, and it is not uncommon for guests and band alike to appreciate a bowl or two of kava.

iving with Matangi is effortless.  On your arrival the dive staff will collect your gear from your bure and take it to the Dive Bure for secure storage while you are not using it.  Whenever you are diving, they will have it waiting on the boat for you, and after your dives it will be rinsed and stored again for you.  Most dive sites are within 20 minutes of the resort.  A typical dive day consists of a 2-tank boat dive, departing the resort at around 8:30 and returning by 1:00, in time for lunch.  Dive sites are chosen daily based primarily on weather and tides, and the site name, distance from the resort and what type of photography the site is best suited for is posted at the Dive Bure.  During the surface interval after the first dive towels and snacks of cookies, juice, water, coffee and tea are offered, and the second dive begins after about an hour.  When the Weather and Tide Gods are smiling down, divers can have the option of doing a day trip with an optional 3^rd dive.  Although it costs a bit extra, the opportunity to visit sites in the Somosomo Strait, the Ringgold Group or Miller Reef makes it worthwhile!

he primary dive boat is the Adi Nunu – a 750HP jet driven boat with a capacity of 16 divers and 5 crew.   There are always guides in the water and deck hands on board to assist in entries and exits. The diving is with a ‘live’ boat that is not anchored, but follows the diver’s bubbles, making diver pick up quick and easy wherever you ascend.

ivers with a minimum 3-day dive package can also take advantage of unlimited shore diving. There is a small reef adjacent to the beach that is perfect for macro photography (snorkelers love it too).

he new pool and restaurant are complete and look fantastic!  We have also just opened a new Lounge and DVD Multimedia Room.  The new facility offers a lounge and relaxation area with a fabulous selection of books on offer at the library,  including reference books on Fiji's flora and fauna, Fiji's history and culture plus many more for guests to enjoy.  The air conditioned DVD Multimedia room has a great selection of over 100 titles from old time favourites to modern day releases something to suite everyone’s taste. This is a great environment for relaxation and offers a new dimension to the Matangi experience. To complete this great facility there is an over- water sun deck where the beauty of the surrounding islands and aquamarine sea complete the picture.