Sunset Lava Tubes

Also known as: Sunset Lava Tunnels

A large coral shelf on Rarotonga's west coast rising from about 18 m to 5 m, cut by a cavern and small tunnels with several exits. It is an easy introduction to overhead environments.

A cavern and a small network of tunnels cut through the shelf, with several overhead exit points, so the site is a gentle first look at overhead diving and a relaxed second dive. Nudibranchs, lionfish, scorpionfish, cowries and anemones are found along the shelf. Every now and then a reef shark rests inside the tubes.

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