M.V. Mataora
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The MV Mataora was an outer island cargo schooner that was purposely sunk on the 11th December 1990 for divers. Originally 45m in length, the 300 tons vessel lays today in 10 to 18 metres of water. After many tropical cyclones the wreck is severely broken up, but the bow and stern are still recognisable today.
This is a good spot for finding lion fish and the surrounding reef has some of the nicest hard coral structures on Rarotonga.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Green Turtle
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#2
Butterfly Fish
12
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#3
Angelfish
9
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#4
Parrotfish
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#5
Moray Eel
6
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#6
Bannerfish
5
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#7
Lionfish
4
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#8
Triggerfish
4
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#9
Nudibranch
4
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#10
Wrasse
3
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