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Avatiu Drop Off

Avatiu Drop Off is one of those Rarotonga sites that we always make time for. It’s right outside the harbour, which can feel a bit odd, but once you descend, you’re in a different world. The drop-off starts around 18 metres and just… goes. We like to drift along the edge, peering into the blue. The shallows are busy, full of wrasse and parrotfish picking at the coral, and you’ll often spot schools of golden rabbitfish zipping past. Keep an eye out for peppered squirrelfish tucked into crevices; they really pop against the darker rock. Our favourite part, though, is cruising the wall itself. This is where you might catch a glimpse of something bigger – we’ve had reef sharks here, and the occasional unicorn fish patrolling. Visibility averages 16m, so it’s good, not spectacular, but enough to enjoy the scale of the drop. It's a relaxed drift, suitable for most divers looking for that classic wall dive feel.