About Fiji

Fiji is an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean comprising roughly 330 islands, of which only a third are inhabited. A leader in eco-tourism and home to an endless amount of picture-postcard beaches and vibrantly coloured coral reefs, Fiji is beautiful both on land and beneath the waves. It’s also regarded as the ‘soft coral capital of the world’, offering some of the finest diving locations in the Pacific. Fiji has a huge variety of choice when it comes to finding your perfect setting, the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands scattered across the main island’s northwest coast offer everything from a buzzing nightlife to spectacular scenic walks. On the other hand, Viti Levu’s energetic, multicultural towns and markets offer a break from those lazy afternoons at the beach. Given the amount of islands and islets in Fiji, there is an enormous choice of sailings departing from Denarau on Viti Levu’s west coast. With many routes provided numerous times a day, travelling by ferry is by far the easiest way to get around this tropical paradise.

About Matacawalevu Island

Matacawalevu is one of the 6 main islands in the Yasawa archipelago in the Western Division of Fiji. Characteristic of most islands in the Yasawas, Matacawalevu has a rustically beautiful and hilly landscape, measuring just 4 kilometres long. The beautiful beaches are fringed by colourful coral reefs, too, waiting to be explored by divers and snorkelers alike. It’s also the only island in the archipelago to have beaches facing both north and east. Matacawalevu is a great spot for backpackers as it boasts vast areas of untouched terrain, budget accommodation and a tiny community of locals spread across a couple of villages. From Long Beach Resort on the south coast and Bay of Plenty Resort on the east coast, there are daily ferry routes on offer to Denarau on the island of Viti Levu, which is commonly regarded as the Fijian ‘mainland’.