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Before you go
Your trip to Matei.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Matei – Cakaudrove Destination Taveuni and Savusavu; Matei; Waiyevo; Bouma; Savusavu about 84 km from Savusavu
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Matei (Taveuni) (TVU) Matei · 1 km
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Cais de Waiyevo (barcos de Suva e Savusavu) Waiyevo · 20 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before buying. Matei Airport (TVU) receives domestic flights from Nadi and Nausori. From Taveuni’s ferry terminal, where boats arrive from Suva and Savusavu, it’s about a 30-minute drive.
How many days
Two or three nights, as a base for Bouma, the beach and snorkeling on the reefs offshore.
When to go
From May to October days are usually drier. From November to April there is more rain and a risk of cyclones.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not required: taxis and pickup trucks run along the coastal road, and there are local buses with limited schedules. A car with driver is commonly used for tours.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Matei
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Morning
Snorkeling in Matei
Snorkel on the reefs in front of Matei’s beaches, taking advantage of the calm morning waters.
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Afternoon
Tavoro Waterfalls
Drive to Bouma and hike to the first Tavoro waterfall.
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Late afternoon
Return to Matei
Return to Matei and relax on the beach.
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Evening
Sunset
Watch the sunset over the strait, with Vanua Levu in the background.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Matei close to the airport?
Yes. Taveuni Airport is in Matei, a few minutes from the accommodations.
Can you get to Bouma from Matei?
Yes. The Tavoro waterfalls are about a 30-minute drive along the coastal road.
Does Matei have a beach?
It has small sandy and coral beaches, with reefs for snorkeling.
How to get around Matei?
By taxi, pickup truck or local bus; for tours, a car with driver is most commonly used.