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Dive in Rangiroa with TOPDIVE

Far from the hustle and bustle of urbanlife and situated between the sky and the sea, Rangiroa is a world by itself !
On drift dives and with the current flowing strongly inwards, pelagic encounters offer unforgettable moments of wonder.

Dives in Rangiroa are action-packed and exhilirating, with sightings of dolphins, marlin, grey and hammerhead sharks, manta rays...
A MUST DO for divers.

The 2 TOPDIVE Rangiroa dive centers are perfectly located, very close to Tiputa pass for easy access to the most beautiful dives Rangiroa has to offer. One located in the heart of the Kia Ora Resort & Spa and the other a few meters away in Avatoru.

Rangiroa dive sites

1. Avatoru Pass

a) Avatoru reef: Coming out from the right side of the Avatoru pass, you will find the reef teeming with life. Read more...

b) Little pass (ocean drift dive): This site is accessible through the incoming current into the pass of Avatoru. Read more...

c) Mahuta (ocean drift dive): This dive requires particularly calm weather conditions, timed with an incoming current for the best visibility. Read more...

2. Tiputa pass

a) Tiputa Reef (ocean dive): Exiting the Tiputa pass from the left, you’ll discover a magnificent coral plateau at a depth of 50 feet. Read more...

b) Mypristis (Soldierfish) Reef: Myripristis is the scientific name of the myriad soldierfish that populate this coral reef. Read more...

c) The Angle (ocean dive): The Angle is situated between Tiputa pass, offering a view of the Tiputa pass... Read more...

d) The Blue (ocean dive): Descending into the blue of the Tiputa reef, you’ll be see, coming out of nowhere, scores of marine life. Read more...

e) The Step (ocean drift dive): This dive has amazing underwater topography: the step, the canyons, and the Motu Nuhi Nuhi. Read more...

f) The Canyons: Located on the inside of the Tiputa pass, this site is accessible by way of the incoming current on a drift dive. Read more...

3. Motu Nuhi-Nuhi

The Motu Nuhi Nuhi is a little coral islet located in the lagoon along the axis of the Tiputa pass. Read more...

4. The Wall (the Faults)

This dive takes place along a steep drop-off of broken by faults and rock overhangs, covered with delicate branches of orange and purple Stylaster soft coral. Read more...

General Information:

Dive schedule :

8:00am - Fun dive
10:00am - Fun dive
2:00pm - Fun dive
4:00pm - Sunset dive (minimum of 4 pax)
Introductory and certification dives are also available daily.

Equipement :
30 Aqualung Sea quest pro QD BCDs
30 Aqualung Calypso regulators with direct-system, octopus and gauge console.
30 aluminium tanks AIR/NITROX.
30 3 mm shorty wetsuits.
20 Aqualung Bali wetsuits.
30 sets of Aqualung fins, mask and snorkel

4 fast boats give us the opportunity to propose outings in small groups.

Certification :
PADI - FFESSM/CMAS - ANMP/CEDIP

Free pick up :
By mini van from all the hotels and pensions on the main island.

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