The Honeymoon & Romantic Getaway Guide to Kadavu

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How to Get to Kadavu

Located about 100 km (62 mi) south of Viti Levu, Kadavu is accessed by sea or by air. For couples wanting to jump straight into a romantic getaway, your best option is to fly.

Scheduled Flights to Kadavu

Domestic flights to Kadavu twice a week from Nadi International Airport (NAN). The flight from Nadi take approximately 50 minutes. All flights arrive at Kadavu Airport (KDV) in Vunisea. Resorts will transfer you to and from flights via boat (be sure to make arrangements before arrival). Find out more about the specifics of flying to Kadavu in our Kadavu Transport Guide.

Chartered Flights to Kadavu

Why not celebrate your special occasion with a private charter flight to Kadavu? Charter flights can be arranged to fly at your desired time, typically departing from Nadi. For more on chartered flights, see our guide, Where to Hire a Plane or Seaplane in Fiji.

How to Get Around Kadavu

Kadavu has two dirt roads winding across Central Kadavu and West Kadavu. Needless to say, road transport is very limited, with just a few minivans and trucks shuttling people across the island from Vunisea. Most transport occurs on the water. All resorts offer boast transfers between the resort and Vunisea. Depending on the time, this may require you to wade out in shallow water so be prepared.

For a more adventurous way to get around, why not try kayaking? Tamarillo Active Travel offers fantastic kayaking options around Kadavu. You can choose between exciting day trips or multi-day resort-hopping adventures. It’s a brilliant way to experience the island’s stunning coastline and crystal-clear waters up close. Plus, you’ll get a bit of exercise while you’re at it!

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Romantic Getaway and Honeymoon Experiences on Kadavu

It’s not just about the places you stay but the things that you do that complete a romantic getaway. Kadavu has a range of romantic experiences that are sure to strengthen your bond and create memorable experiences.

Sunset Cruise

Set the tone right for romance during the day’s most beautiful hour. Sunset cruises are a speciality at the private island resort, Kokomo Island, where their skippers will take you and your loved one out for a scenic cruise including canapes and beverages.

Remote Beach Getaway

If the honeymoon bure of your chosen island resort wasn’t secluded enough, you can take things a step further with a private beach getaway. Papageno Resort offers couples the chance to embark on a romantic getaway to an untouched beach only accessible by boat. You’ll have the opportunity to make a day of it by taking along a hammock, snorkelling gear, a picnic lunch, fishing supplies and a cooler full of refreshing beverages. If you want to mix a little adventure with your private beach experience, Oneta Resort on Ono Island offers kayaking trips to a secluded beach where you’ll spend the afternoon and be picked up as the sun goes down. Alternatively, a small island across from Matava Eco Adventure Resort is within kayaking distance away, providing another option for a private beach escape. See more beach excursions like this in The Best Day Trips on Kadavu.

Kayaking and Paddleboarding

Speaking of kayaking, this peaceful watersport is a romantic way to explore the glistening waters surrounding Kadavu – just for the two of you. All of the resorts we list in the 5 Best Honeymoon Accommodations on Kadavu offer complimentary use of kayaks where you’ll be able to discover palm-fringed beaches, glide over bommies (coral heads), and feel the soothing balmy ocean breeze. Paddleboards are also available at Papageno Resort, Kokomo Island, and Matava Eco Adventure Resort, although this is best done in the mornings as the waters around Kadavu can get a bit choppy in the afternoons. For those looking for guided experiences, Tamarillo Active Travel offers kayaking day trips and multi-day trips to various resorts.

Romantic Waterfall Hikes

A waterfall among tropical rainforest makes a good backdrop for a romantic walk… Or perhaps to pop the question? And on Kadavu, you have many options for waterfalls, from towering volcanic cliffs with cascades daring the local kids to jump into the pool below (i.e. Kadavu village) to guided boat tours with Oneta Resort and Kokomo Island to their favourite falls. Matava Eco Adventure Resort also offers a guided waterfall walk. But if you’re looking for a more intimate experience, we recommend the short waterfall walk from Papageno Resort. The trail is well marked for you to walk unguided to the tranquil Malawai Waterfall gently running into a refreshing swimming hole. See more activities like this in the 10 Free & Cheap Things to Do in Kadavu.

Romantic Couples Massage

Share the benefits of a relaxing massage on the luxury Kokomo Island. Their Yaukuve Spa Sanctuary is nestled among lush tropical forest and offers treatments for couples, including a Couples Massage for 60 or 90 minutes. There’s also the option to work on your wellness together through a private yoga, pilates or meditation class.

Other Things to Do on Kadavu

And that’s just a taste of the romantic experiences you can do on a Kadavu honeymoon or romantic getaway. Treat yourself and your loved one further by having a romantic private dinner at your resort, connecting with nature and each other on a nature walk, and more, as listed in the 10 Romantic Things to Do on Kadavu and more still in the 20 Best Things to Do in Kadavu.

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Wedding and Honeymoon Packages on Kadavu

If your ideal wedding or honeymoon is the feeling of having an entire resort or island to yourself then Kadavu certainly has that vibe. With fewer tourists visiting Fiji’s fourth-largest island, there is rarely the feeling of a resort being “busy”. Match that with one of the island’s resorts’ wedding venues or wedding or honeymoon packages and you have your dream romantic getaway organised with ease.

Kadavu Wedding Venues

A toes-in-the-sand wedding, among tropical gardens or on the deck of your own private villa overlooking the azure waters… All of the wedding venues in Kadavu provide that “island flair” many brides seek when planning a destination wedding in Fiji. On Kadavu, you have fabulous resorts offering beautiful wedding venues, from the waterfront deck of Matava Eco Adventure Resort to the manicured gardens of the Beach Shack Lawn on Kokomo Private Island. Find out more about each venue in our 5 Best Wedding Venues on Kadavu.

Kadavu Wedding Packages

Unlike elsewhere in Fiji, pre-made wedding packages are very limited in Kadavu, with resorts opting for making more bespoke wedding packages for unique weddings. That still means that services such as celebrants, wedding cake, floral decorations, photography, venues and more are still organised by the resort – just guests will have more opportunity to have personal input.

Kadavu Honeymoon Packages

If you’re looking to take the stress out of organising your honeymoon, then turn to one of the honeymoon packages on offer in Kadavu. The Matava Eco Adventure Resort is a popular destination for honeymooners looking for a more down-to-earth yet romantic experience, with couples making up 60% of their guest occupancy at any one time. Let Matava know it’s your honeymoon upon booking, as they have been known to arrange packages such as a welcome bottle of Champagne and fruit platter, welcome salusalus (leis), a private beach picnic, a romantic private dinner on your bure’s deck, a lovo feast and kava ceremony and all meals.

For more on what honeymoon and wedding packages to expect in Fiji, head to 10 Best Honeymoon Packages in Fiji and The Best Wedding Packages in Fiji.

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Dining on Kadavu

Due to the remoteness of Kadavu and the lack of infrastructure, most accommodations make eating an effortless experience for guests. Meals are included with most types of accommodation, whether you’re staying in a homestay or a resort. For those staying in Vunisea, it’s possible to pick up fruit and vegetables from the local market to prepare in the kitchen facilities of the town’s self-catering accommodations.

Resort Meals

Meals are included in the accommodation rates of all of the resorts on Kadavu, all sourcing food from local communities, local fishermen and their own gardens. At resorts such as Matava, meals are served at certain times of the day in a “feast” style with long tables for guests to mingle with each other. The luxury resort of Kokomo Private Island is one of the few resorts with an actual “restaurant”. In fact, it has three restaurants to choose from, with pizzas and smoothies served throughout the day at the Kokocabana to Asian-style food served at Walker D’Plank.

Restaurants on Kadavu

Vunisea is the only place in Kadavu where you’ll be able to buy takeaway food. A consistent option is Vou Coffee Hub (Biana Bayview, Vunisea Waterfront). Enjoy fast food items like chicken, fries, and pizza, as well as coffee. It is open from 7 am to 7:30 pm, closed on Sundays​​​​. Vunisea Market (Vunisea Waterfront) also have home-cooked food for sale from Monday to Saturday.

Homestay Meals

Homestays are a popular and affordable accommodation option available on Kadavu, either booked through Airbnb or with locals. Meals during homestays are experienced the true Fijian way – sitting on the floor with the family and possibly eating with your hands! Don’t be surprised if you are expected to eat first while your host fans the food, this is also a common custom saved for guests in Fiji. Check out more advice in Fiji Village Etiquette: What to Do When Visiting a Fijian Village.