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Matavera Reef

Matavera Reef is one of those easy Rarotonga dives we always recommend for a relaxed afternoon. It’s a shallow coral garden, usually between 5-18m, making it perfect if you’re new to diving or just want a long, leisurely bottom time. We love drifting over the low coral bommies, poking into crevices. You'll often find big moray eels peeking out, or octopus trying their best to blend in with the rubble. Visibility here is usually excellent, around 20-30m on a good day, and the colours are just beautiful in the shallows. Keep an eye out for the delicate blennies, they’re tiny but everywhere if you look closely. We’ve also had some great encounters with golden rabbitfish here, shimmering in the sunlight. It’s a very gentle drift, suitable for beginners, and offers a quiet contrast to some of Raro’s more exposed outer reef dives.