The reefs
The reefs of the northern coast of the peninsula are covered with splendid corals in an absolutely exceptional state of preservation. It is here that we find the famous "fields of roses". Elsewhere in Polynesia these roses are most often around -50m whereas here they form in places from 20m as in the photo above.
The particularity of this coast is that one of the many reefs extends over 3km long and over 100m wide in places.
Pueu roses
Relief: The dive takes place on a beautifully preserved coral reef that forms real coral roses, mainly of the type montipora foliosa And Russian Porites over 3 km long. Some colonies exceed 3m in wingspan. It is an exceptional site.
Even if "the rose field" is only accessible from level PE40, level 1s will be able to dive on the upper part of the reef and also enjoy magnificent, extremely well-preserved corals.
Wildlife: Turtles, coral sharks, heterocongers, all reef fish.
Depth: from -8 to -50m
Accessible from level 1
The Roses Garden
Relief: This dive takes place on an exceptionally preserved coral reef. More than fifteen species of coral are listed there and pile up on top of each other.
The first coral roses form at a depth of 20m, which means you can enjoy them from level 1.
Wildlife: School of fusiliers, hawksbill turtles, eels, all reef fish.
Depth: from -6 to -50m
Accessible from level 1.
Mononoke
Relief: This coral reef is open on a false pass. The corals between 5 and 20m are very well preserved. A gentle slope leads to a plateau between 20m and 30m deep where magnificent corals alternate with strips of white sand. From 35m the pink ones take over and at 40m have reached the edge before the drop-off.
Wildlife: Turtles, coral or blacktip sharks, schools of fusiliers, heteroconger eels, all reef fish.
Depth: from -5 to -50m
Accessible from level 1
Nausicaa
Relief: A gentle slope begins a few meters below the surface to reach a plateau that forms at -40m. The drop-off begins at around -50m and on the break there are some beautiful reliefs composed of deep faults.
Wildlife: The corals are splendid at all depths. In places they form like giant mushrooms where fish find refuge.
Roses appear around 50m.
Turtles, coral sharks, schools of fusiliers, tuna passages, all reef fish.
Depth: -50m
Accessible from level 1
The Totoro angle
Relief: This is the angle of the Totoro pass. You can start the dive on the ocean side and finish it on the lagoon side or vice versa. The top of the reef has very well-preserved corals, from 8m a small drop-off begins that goes down to 30m.
At the end of the dive it is possible to position yourself under the break of a wave in an area protected from the movements of the water. The spectacle is superb.
Wildlife: School of black triggerfish, turtles, coral sharks, napoleon fish, paddle perches, all reef fish.
Depth: from -5 to -50m
Accessible from level 1
Demoiselle Fuz
Relief: The dive begins on the lagoon side on a shallow that slowly drops to the bottom. Heading towards the ocean, a drop-off forms from -3m to -30m. On top, the corals are superb and further down, there are a good number of crevices that hide small fauna. The dive ends in the ocean on a gently sloping reef.
Wildlife: School of damselfish fusiliers, turtles, coral sharks, school of fusiliers, all reef fish.
Depth: from -5 to -25m
Accessible from level 1