Zara’s 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 - Zara’s Garden offers some of Kadavu & Great Astrolabe Reef's richest reef diving.
Zara’s Garden sits at a comfortable 19m, making it a good choice for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed second dive. It’s not one of those dramatic, vertical wall dives, but rather a more gentle slope, dotted with large bommies that provide shelter for small reef fish. We've seen plenty of clownfish tending their anemones here, and keep an eye out for nudibranchs along the coral rubble patches. It’s a pleasant, easy-going dive, a nice spot to slow down and observe the smaller residents of the reef.
Typical Zara’s Garden 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 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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