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Papua Drop Off
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On the dive you follow the sand channel out towards the drop off. The reef starts sloping off from about 18 metres here. You can choose to dive down the drop off or stay on the reef plateau. There is a small opening to a cavern in about 10m. This is an easy dive for any experience level. Depth 12m to 40m
This is one of the best sites for spotting eagle rays on Rarotonga. Turtles are also frequently sighted and giant clams can still be found here.
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.: 25
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Green Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 200
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Moray Eel
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Leatherback Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Barracuda
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 85
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Surgeonfish
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Total number of species approx.: 40
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Triggerfish
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