Tips for
Matangi Island
The following information is designed to assist you in preparations
for coming to Matangi.
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Bure Diagrams
Dress
The resort is very informal and relaxed. Dress is casual.
When visiting a village ladies are requested to dress appropriately
( cover arms and legs) Depending on the time of year, a light
jumper or sweater may be required when dining outside in the
evenings or whilst on the boat directly after diving. A complimentary
Laundry services is offered - so no need to pack too much!.
Medicines
and Cosmetic Items
The island has a small gift shop where some medical and
cosmetic items may be purchased Remember that one of the beauties
of Matangi island is that it is off the beaten tourist track
but this also means that it is some distance away from a hospital.
This is of no case for concern in the case of emergencies
as air transport is available but guests should ensure that
they have stock of their own medication at hand.
Divers should remember that coral cuts are always a possibility
when diving on reefs and may wish to bring antibiotics and
antibiotic cream to prevent the risk of infection. With the
moisture and humidity it is also advisable to pack aquaear
and ear anti-fungal drops. Sudafed is also worthwhile bringing.
If you are prone to being seasick, pack some seasick tablets
as well.
As
with all tropical locations, the sun can be extremely hot
and sun protection lotion should be worn.
All bures are provided with insect repellant ,but you may
wish to bring your own personal protection. All windows are
screened and the beds have mosquito nets.
Electricity
All
bures have power points in each room and take the standard
3 pin plug as found in Australia and New Zealand. The resort
operates their own generator 24 hours a day. The power is
240v which again is different from the USA where they use
110v You are advised to bring plug adaptors and converters
if you are traveling from the USA..
Cameras and Videos
Remember to bring all your batteries, film and recharging
equipment for your holiday. The underwater scenery is fantastic,
so even if you do not own an underwater camera or housing
it is well worth bringing an underwater disposable camera.
Divers
A 3mm wetsuit is excellent for the warm water conditions
and you may choose to bring all your equipment or hire it
on the island. After each dive, your gear is washed for you
and dried ready for your next dive.
Accommodations
Matangi has a total of 14 Bures ( cottages) built along
the Ocean Front. With only four Standard, seven Deluxe and
three Treehouses(Superiors)
Apart from
a set of Standard duplex bures all the other accommodations
are freestanding. The Deluxe Bures are round in shape (taken
from the Lau area) where the Standard Bures are the traditional
rectangular shape. The three Treeshouses/Clifftop Bures are
reserved for couples only and offer a romantic escape.
Each of the
Bures has tea/coffee making facilities, stocked mini-bar refrigerators,
ceiling fans, private shower/toilet, and veranda.
Children are
welcome.
Activities
Apart from the non-motorised water toys ( hobiecat,paddleboards)
there is a lot to do:
Organised Village Tours to neighbouring villages, and a weekly
day trip to Taveuni to the Waterfalls. The Activites center
will help with bush walks, bush hikes, private romantic picnics.
Snorkellers can do snorkeling with the resort free of charge,
or 
join
us (nominal fee) on the Dive boat for guided snorkeling excursions.
There are some Dive sites that are not suitable for snorkellers,
the Dive staff will keep guests informed.
Fiji
Spa
(Tropical Inspirations) has a custom built Massage and
Beauty Clinic right on the Ocean. With an experienced professional
beauty therapist and masseuse. The Spa offers a variety of
Tropical Spa features ; facials, manicures, pedicures and
of course aromatherapy Massage. Our two hour 'Pamper Pack'
is extremely popular.
Please download the Fiji Spa Brochure
