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South Dolphin

Tupitipiti is our pick for Bora Bora. We know, everyone talks about the manta cleaning stations, but if you want something with a bit more drama, this is it. We’re talking about a proper wall dive, starting shallow and dropping to around 18 metres, carved with a network of little caves and overhangs. It's not a deep dive, but the topography keeps things interesting. As you descend, the reef face explodes with colour – great big plates of staghorn coral, and smaller pockets where you can spot brilliant red hawkfish eyeing you from their perch. Keep an eye out for the latticed butterflyfish darting through the coral, and a scattering of pinktail triggerfish just going about their day. We've seen plenty of nurse sharks here, resting in the shadows, and occasionally reef sharks cruising by in the deeper blue. The visibility is usually excellent, so you get a great sense of scale as you drift along the wall. It’s a site that rewards slow exploration, peering into every crack and crevice, especially for those who appreciate reef structure as much as the big stuff.