Golden Gates
Protected Area
Vanua Cokovata Nakorotubu
Why dive here
With 382+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, humpback whales and sperm whales - Golden Gates offers some of Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef's richest diving.
Golden Gates is a mellow dive, perfect if you’re looking for a relaxed afternoon drift without any real fuss. We found a good number of reef sharks here, often just cruising by, plus the usual schooling fusiliers and anthias that really light up the shallows. The reef starts fairly shallow and gently slopes to 22 metres, making it an easy-going site for newer divers or anyone keen on a second, less demanding dive of the day. It’s not a site that will blow your mind with massive pelagics, but it delivers consistent, pleasant Fiji reef diving.
Typical Golden Gates 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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