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Aitutaki
Cook Islands
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Aitutaki's legendary lagoon is a diver's paradise, boasting some of the most stunning underwater scenery in the world. Glide through warm, shallow waters teeming with life, from majestic manta rays to schools of dazzling reef fish, all set against a backdrop of vibrant coral formations and the iconic sand motus.
Best Time to Dive
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| 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 29°C | 29°C | 28°C | 28°C | 28°C | 29°C | 29°C | 30°C | 30°C |
Peak Season
March, April, May, September, October
Jan
Lagoon diving is protected, good for beginners
Feb
Focus on lagoon life, colorful corals and small fish
Mar
Visibility improves, potential for larger fish in the channel
Apr
Good conditions for exploring the outer reef and channels
More monthly highlights
May
Stable and pleasant diving conditions
Jun
Slightly cooler, good for spotting reef sharks in the channels
Jul
Focus on the diverse marine life within the lagoon
Aug
Abundant reef fish and invertebrates
Sep
Visibility improves, good for exploring deeper sections
Oct
Manta ray sightings can occur, especially in the channels
Nov
Warmer waters, good for macro photography in the lagoon
Dec
Festive season, ideal for relaxed lagoon dives
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Black Rock
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Arutanga Passage
Arutanga Passage is a thrilling drift dive through a deep, narrow channel where currents can be exhi...
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Rarotonga Wreck
The 'Lady of the Isles,' also known as the Rarotonga Wreck, is a deliberately sunk cargo ship that h...
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Outer Reef
Descend along the dramatic wall of the Outer Reef, a stunning dive site adorned with vibrant hard an...
45m
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