Matava Lodge Diving Expedition, Kadavu, Fiji
On the remote and magnificent island of Kadavu, Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure resort, boasts secluded splendour whilst also satisfying your spirit of adventure. Bordered by the Great Astolabe Matava is a small and intimate getaway. Matava is designed to blend with its natural environment. Traditional thatched Fijian bures nestled in the rainforest and set amidst lush tropical surroundings, accommodate up to 22 guests and offer privacy, comfort and superb ocean views.
As a PADI certified resort and only a stone’s throw away from the Great Astrolabe Reef, Matava offers the perfect environment to scuba dive in fiji , snorkel, surf , fish, kayak with opportunities to trek, visit villages , bird watch or simply relax and unwind.
Mad Fish Dive Centre is Matava’s on site PADI 5 Star Dive Centre. We dive the Greay Astrolabe Reef extensively and cater for all levels of diver from beginner to experienced. Mad Fish Dive Centre will take you to sites varying in depths, currents and visibility ranging from 20 – 50m where you can expect a kaleidoscope of colourful corals and wonderful marine life – we can assure you that you won’t be disappointed.
The crew at Mad Fish Dive Centre are a dedicated team of professionals who look forward to guiding you through some of the best dive sites in the world. As the only dive operation located directly on the world famous The Great Astrolabe Reef we will zip you the abundant coral reefs of the 4th largest barrier reef in the world in minutes.
Combined with simple access to The Manta Dive, Fiji’s only year round manta dive site, Mad Fish Dive Centre truly offers divers easy and comfortable access to some of the best diving Fiji can offer.
With a fully stocked dive centre and access to some of the best scuba diving in the world on the Great Astrolabe Reef, Mad Fish Dive Cebtre is the prime diving operation in Kadavu.
The Great Astrolabe Reef is the world’s fourth largest barrier reef and is Fiji’s largest living organism. It extends along the entire southern side of Kadavu and stretches for over 120km. It is rated as one of the world’s premier diving locations offering a great diversity and spectacle in coral structures and marine life.
The reef adopted its name in 1827 following French explorer Dumont d'Urville‘s collision with the reef in his vessel “The Astrolabe”.
We dive the reef extensively and escort you through the wonders of this hidden paradise. We cater for all levels of diver from beginner to experienced and take you to sites varying in depths, currents and visibility ranging from 20 – 50 m! You can expect a kaleidoscope of colourful corals and wonderful marine life – we can assure you that you won’t be disappointed.
