Rarotonga
Near Takitumu Conservation Area
The archipelago's main island, with a barrier reef ringing the whole coast, accessible at every level.
Depth
5–30 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
20 m
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Moderate
Access
Shore/Boat
Best time
All year round
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
65 USD / dive
Plan your dive
- Best time
- All year round
- Approx. price
- 65 USD / dive
The archipelago's main island, with a barrier reef ringing the whole coast, accessible at every level.
Location
See on the interactive map1 park within 30 km — see the related spots section for more detail.
45 species documented in Rarotonga
Critically EndangeredAlmeja gigante
Tridacna gigas
Least ConcernBallena jorobada
Megaptera novaeangliae
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
EndangeredNapoleón
Cheilinus undulatus
EndangeredTiburón gris de arrecife
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
Anguila jardinera moteada
Heteroconger hassi
Anguila serpiente de bandas
Myrichthys colubrinus
Anémona alfombra gigante
Stichodactyla gigantea
Anémona disco
Discosoma nummiforme
Anémona magnífica
Heteractis magnifica
Babosa de mar verrugosa
Onchidium verruculatum
Ecosystem
Nearby parks
What is there to see on land, near this site?
Takitumu Conservation Area
8 km away
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