Coral Gardens
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 - Coral Gardens offers some of Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef's richest reef diving.
Every dive spot worth its salt seems to have a "Coral Gardens," and Kadavu's version is a pleasant, easy outing. We usually drop onto a flat sandy bottom at around 20 metres, where you’ll spot goatfish digging through the sand. From there, the reef slopes up gently, a series of shelves absolutely covered in hard and soft corals, lots of acropora and those cool mosaic corals. It's a nursery for anthias and damsels, and we often see small snapper darting through the coral branches. This is a perfect spot for newer divers, or anyone looking for a relaxed, colourful dive without any challenging currents.
Typical Coral Gardens Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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