Split Rock

Protected Area

Vanua Tabanivonolevu

Why dive here

With 382+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, eagle rays, giant moray eels, humpback whales and sperm whales - Split Rock offers some of Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef's richest reef diving.

Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Eagle Rays, Giant Moray Eels, Humpback Whales and Sperm Whales · 382+ species recorded

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Split Rock is one of those sites that just feels… substantial. It’s a huge pinnacle, absolutely massive, and what makes it special is the deep, dramatic crack running right through the middle, like someone took an axe to it. We love dropping into that split, feeling the reef walls close in, then opening up again as you ascend through the fissure. Sunlight filters down, making the soft corals and sea fans blaze with colour – a really vivid mix of purples and yellows. You'll see plenty of the usual reef suspects here, lots of wrasse and parrotfish, but we’ve had some truly memorable encounters with big schools of fusiliers here, swirling so thick they almost block the light. Keep an eye out for those reef sharks cruising the perimeter; they often make an appearance. From May to October, the nearby cleaning stations draw in manta rays, so if you time it right, you might get a bonus encounter before or after your dive here. It's a great spot for photographers looking for interesting topography and dynamic light, and honestly, it’s just a solid, beautiful dive for anyone who appreciates a dramatic reef structure.