The reef starts to slope off in around 15 metres, making this an easy drop-off dive even for the less experienced diver. For more experienced divers, there is a small swim through at 27 metres. Depth 16 - 30 metres

Lying just south of Matavera Point, this drop-off can be dived by experienced divers and total beginners alike. Starting at 12m, a 20m long near vertical wall drops off to about 35m from whereon the bottom slopes off into the abyss. Theis site has usually very clear water. Depth 12 - 30 metres

Located just north of Matavera Wall, this site can be dived on it’s own as a deep dive or in conjunction with Matavera Wall. A reef plateau in around 20 metres sticks out into the blue and forms a corner where the currents meet. The drop off here is a vertical wall that keeps falling into the abyss. Depth 25 - 40m

A sand channel with coral reef on both sides that starts in the surf zone and extends into the drop off. The northern side of the sand has a very steep wall, on the southern side the reef slopes off more gradually into the abyss. Depth 18 – 40 metres

This is an easy dive that follows the drop-off in usually very clear water. It is frequently dived when visibility around the south-coast passages is reduced.

The site is located just to the East of Ngatipa. The site features a healthy reef with impressive hard coral formations and scattered sandy patches in between. There are also a few swim throughs to explore. Depth 12 - 25 metres

The MV Mataora was an outer island cargo schooner that was purposely sunk on the 11th December 1990 for divers. Originally 45m in length, the 300 tons vessel lays today in 10 to 18 metres of water. After many tropical cyclones the wreck is severely broken up, but the bow and stern are still recognisable today.

The site boasts a series of sand channels running through the reef in front of Avaavaroa Passage. The dive starts diving along a sand channel that leads into one of the most impressive drop-off’s on the island. You can follow the drop-off edge or swim into the big blue and look for pelagics.

Big coral formations and a couple of sand patches are the main feature on this dive. A reef dive suitable for all levels. The site is often used for training or as a second dive of the day.

Follow the reef passage from the outer reef through the surfzone into the lagoon. During the dive you will swim through tunnels and steep canyons that make you believe to be in an Indiana Jones movie. This dive can have very strong currents and is not for heavy breathers. Depth 24m - 26m