Bats Reef
Protected Area
Vanua Rakiraki, Ra
Why dive here
With 382+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, humpback whales and sperm whales - Bats Reef offers some of Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef's richest reef diving.
Bats Reef, off Kadavu, is a really mellow introduction to the Fijian underwater world. It’s a shallow spot, topping out at 18 meters, which makes it ideal for newer divers or those who just want a relaxed poke around. We’ve spent some lovely easy afternoons drifting along here, spotting reef sharks cruising over the sand patches and those big, shaggy barrel sponges that seem to be everywhere in Kadavu. Look out for the resident batfish schools, they’re usually hanging out in the sheltered parts of the reef.
Typical Bats Reef Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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