Cook Islands Diving

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Not all of the Cook Island’s bountiful beauty is to be enjoyed on land. The outer reef surrounding Rarotonga and Aitutaki could be described as one of the best-kept secrets from the wider diving community. It offers a pleasing variety of sub-aquatic experiences for the discerning scuba diver looking for a “new” place to dive.

Humpback whales, hammer head sharks, grey and white tip reef sharks, green and hawksbill turtles and even game fish are all here to be experienced, depending on the time of year. Colourful tropical reef fish of every variety, with a few local species thrown in for good measure, plus the occasional whale shark, all provide excellent photographic subjects. Endless opportunities for both the novice and experienced camera buff alike exist during every dive and subject matter ranges from macro to mammoth.

There is the added bonus of diving in warm water with 30 metre (100ft) plus year round visibility. Most divers find 3mm shortie wetsuits are enough protection through the cooler months, while during the summer divers get to experience the freedom of diving in just a swimsuit.

Say goodbye to lengthy boat rides too, as all dive sites are within an easy 15-minute boat ride from launching. This ensures that you get to dive the calmest waters each day on the leeward side of the island. Enthusiast’s needs are well catered for on Rarotonga with four dive companies offering twice daily dive trips for certified divers and a comprehensive range of internationally recognised diving certification courses. Beginners dive experiences are also available.

Dive sites include:
* Drop offs so sheer it’s almost too easy to get “narced” and you imagine you are sky diving rather than scuba diving.
* Negotiating ‘swim-throughs’ under and through the coral reef itself.
* Fin up canyons that penetrate the reef edge into the shallow lagoon and drop to depths you wont believe. Where you can catch a lazy ride back over the terrain on the gentle current as it expels you back into the outer reef environment.
* Following your guide through tunnels that will have you constantly wondering just what could be lurking around the next bend.

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