Colleen’s Garden

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© RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki
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© RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki
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© RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Colleen’s Garden

★★★★☆ (37)

This is a nice easy wall dive starting at 5msw & bottoming out at 18msw w/some swim-throughs & crevises that can be explored which are covered mainly w/hard coral, sea fans & whip coral. This site can be dived at any time & is suitable also for confident snorklers.

Lots of macro life on this site inc. nudibranch, shrimp, lobster, flat worms, gobies, anthias, fusileers, anemone & anemone fish & of course soft & hard coral, sea whips & feather stars

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 200

Alamy-WaterFrame

Moray Eel
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Scalloped Hammerhead
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Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda
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Hawksbill Turtle
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Great Hammerhead Shark
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Leatherback Turtle
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Green Turtle
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Ocean Sunfish
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Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse
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Total number of species approx.: 300

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl

Octopus
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iStock-June Jacobsen

Whitetip Reef Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig

Clownfish
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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pufferfish
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Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts
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Total number of species approx.: 40

iStock-Hoatzinexp

Jackfish
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Blacktip Reef Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 2

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Nurse Shark
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Grey Reef Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish
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Total number of species approx.: 50

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Frogfish
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Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal

Damselfish
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Total number of species approx.: 15

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Tuna
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Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl

Bannerfish
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Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck

Nudibranch
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Total number of species approx.: 80

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Stingrays
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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Pipefish
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Total number of species approx.: 30

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Sand Eel
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 190

Alamy-Water Frame

Conger Eel
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Scorpionfish
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Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper
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Total number of species approx.: 85

iStock-mirecca

Surgeonfish
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish
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Total number of species approx.: 60

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Squirrelfish
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 90

Shutterstock-Levent Konuk

Goatfish
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Total number of species approx.: 15

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Garfish
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Total number of species approx.: 25

AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel

Boxfish
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Garibaldi Damselfish
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Total number of species approx.: 3

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Trumpetfish
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Total number of species approx.: 300

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Squid
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Total number of species approx.: 3400

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Shrimp
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Total number of species approx.: 7000

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Crab
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SSI-Peter-Schinck

Leaf Scorpionfish
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

RA DIVERS

Volivoli Circular Road, 0000 Rakiraki, Fiji

Dive Sites Nearby

RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

R&B Dream (★4.5)

This is a lovelly wall dive that can be dived in either direction at anytime. The wll starts in 2msw & drops down to 24msw & has several cracks or narrow canyons with beautiful bif sea fans decorating the walls, excellent photo opportunity. It is also ideal for snorklers with some experience.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

ANZAC (★4.7)

A single coral head starting at 3msw with a highly decorated swim-through in the middle & dropping down to over 30msw. This site can be dived at anytime however strong running current brings out the best for divers to see. Also suitable for snorklers with some experience.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Nursery (★4.3)

Another very beautiful site with a soft & hard coral encruasted pinnacle starting in 3msw & descending down to 30msw suitable to be dived at anytime, enjoy a slow multilevel dive on this site, there is so much to see. Excellent macro opportunities with some big life to mix in as well, Go slow!
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Zara’s Garden (★3.5)

Beautiful shallow reef starting in 1msw & dropping off to 18msw alive with healthy soft & hard corals, suitable for novice divers & anyone seeking colour & abundent macro marine life.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Hooligan’s Rock (★4.6)

2-pinnacles starting in 3msw & joined together by a ridge at 21msw which meets the sea bed at 24msw. The larger of the 2-pinnacles has several swim-throughs heavily covered in soft coral & sea fans. The site also has lots of hard coral & can be dived at anytime. Also suitable for snorkelers with some experience.
Mares, Janez Kranjc

Taylor’s Cross (★4.4)

The side elevation of the site looks like a cross with pinnacles sitting on top of a ridge which runs north westerly and south easterly. Site starts in 6msw & bottoms out on a sandy bottom w/big sea fans at 30msw. Best dived on an incoming tide & suitable for snorklers with some experience.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Heartbreak Ridge (★4.5)

A single pinnacle starting at 3msw & sitting on top of a ridge at 15msw running in a northwest direction which drops down to 36msw. The ridge itself has 2 lovely swim-throughs with the larger one looking like an archway The smaller of the 2 is covered w/yellow soft coral & sea fans,
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Underwater World (★4.6)

This is a relatively new site for us so we are still collating information however it is a small section of reef starting in 3msw & dropping off to a white sandy bottom in approx. 30msw. The reef/coral head has a swim-through with plenty of coral & sea fans ahdorning the walls. Nice easy site.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Wheat Field (★4.3)

2-pinnacles, the larger one starting at 3msw is covered with brown leather coral making it look like fields of wheat when current is running, hence the site name. The smaller pinnacles starts in 12msw & bottoms out at 36msw. Lovely site, plenty of soft coral & sea fans & can be dived anytime.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Chile (★4.4)

5-coral heads starting at 2msw joined together by a ridge at 18msw & eventually bottoming out at 30msw onto a sandy bottom which typically has excellent visibility & can be dived at anytime. Lovely decorated swim-through with yellow soft coral walls. Also suitable for snorklers with some experience.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Jema (★4.4)

This site is a ridge or reef which runs out from the main reef sloping towards the deep in a south easterly direction, it starts in 5msw & drops off to 30msw. Like most sites in this region it is alive with life & color, small highly active tropical fish everywhere supported by excellent soft & hard coral.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Bula Tula (★4.6)

2 large pinnacles starting at 5m/15’ which are joined to a ridge dropping down to 21m/70’, best dived on an outgoing tide & down to approx. 16m/55’. Recommended for most skills & comfort levels. Lots of swim-throughs, overhangs, canyons with plenty to see, go slow, have fun & take your time.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

3 Sisters (★4.4)

3-pinnacles (3-sisters) starting at 5msw all lined up, one has a v/beautiful swim-through & joined together by a ridge at 18msw eventually bottoming out on a white sandy sea floor at 30msw.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Pot Luck (★4.6)

Starting v/near the surface with top of reef exposed during low tide, this wall is the point of the main reef which can be dived at anytime, excellent drift dive with incoming tide or as a stationary dive. The wall drops off to 30msw & as the name Pot Luck suggests you can expect to see anything at this site.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Block 24 (★4.5)

Another lovely shore dive with lots of fish life, it can also be done by a boat drop just 3 or 4-minutes (1km) from the resort, visibility is typically low at around 6m/20’ however excellent for searching for critters and can be dived 24-hours a day. This is best dived on an incoming tide. Enjoy!
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

No Viz Reef (★3.8)

Small pinnacle with the top just breaking the surface at low tide & sloping down to 16msw on a muddy bottom. As the name suggests the visibility is low & can be anywhere from 1mtr to 4 or 5mtrs, the top is approx 150/200mtrs in circumference & the bottom approx 400/500mtrs so choose a direction & explore slowly.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

House Reef WEST (★3.9)

Easy entry either walk in from directly in front of resort or boat drop. Starts in 1msw with undulating drop off to 18msw however the best dive depths are typically 2msw to 12msw. Can be dived 24/7 however incoming tides provide cleaner water, visibility is never typically more than a few meters (macro diving)
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

House Reef FRONT (★3.4)

A super easy site directly in front of the resort, walk-in/walk-out entry/exit starts in 1msw & gradually slopes down to 18msw, best diving is typically 2msw to 10msw. Initially looks quite sparse however for the macro lover with a keen eye there is lots to see. Can be dived 24/7 however incoming tide is best.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Dream Weaver (★4.6)

Another beautiful healthy site in Nukurauvula Passage which is v/close to the mouth. Top of pinnacle in 6msw is heavily covered by anemone and slopes down to 30msw joined by a ridge - 1-side runs to the deep & the other joins the main reef. This site was named by the legendary Mr Steve Weaver in 2018.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Navigation Ninja (★4.2)

Purely a navigation specialty course training site or a test for experienced underwater navigators w/several way-points, compass headings & legs covering a combination of sandy/muddy reference void bottom, sloping sand, sea grass, reef structure, coral & moorings between 1msw to 16msw. Put yourself to the test!
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

SY Fiji Siren mooring (★4.7)

Heavy duty mooring for SY Fiji Siren starting at the surface & dropping to 19msw in heavy thick mud. Typically we dive this site for a NAVIGATION specialty course w/students setting compass bearing back to shore. Bottom is flat dark grey mud w/no visible refrences so this is ideal for ’trusting your equipment’.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

House Reef EAST (★4.1)

Site starts in 1m & drops off to 14m, best diving is typically within the 5msw to 10msw range, visibility is typically low, can be dived 24/7 however incoming tide offers better visibility. Easy walk in shore entry or boat drop, excellent for macro lovers with a keen eye (bring a maginifying glass) & go slow.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Mississippi (★5.0)

Beautiful wall drift dive starting in 3msw & bottoming out at 30msw, the wall is highly decorated & v/colorful, plenty on teh wall & plenty out in the blue as well. great mix of big & small, long wall that just keeps on going, excellent for long multilevel dive & best dived on outgoing tide.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Fantastic (★4.3)

A beautiful pinnacle at the tip of the main reef starting in 2msw & droping off to 24msw heavily decorated with massive sea fans & golden yellow soft coral & abundent fishlife. Typically we would dive this site on an incoming tide.
RA DIVERS, 0000 Rakiraki

Redemption (★4.2)

Beautiful pinnacle starting in 2msw & joining a ridge to the main reef dropping off to 30msw. the pinnacle is covered in golden yellow soft coral & masses of fish life & typically dived on the incoming tide.