Rix Garden
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 - Rix Garden offers some of Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef's richest reef diving.
Rix Garden is a solid entry-level dive, perfect for getting comfortable in the Kadavu water. At a maximum depth of 15m, it’s a gentle introduction to the reef. We often spot plenty of parrotfish munching on the corals and usually a few inquisitive reef sharks cruising the edges. Visibility here is generally quite good, making it an easy spot for newer divers to practice buoyancy and enjoy the straightforward reef scenery.
Typical Rix Garden 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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