Riko Riko cave

★★★★☆ (101)

The largest sea cave in the southern hemisphere, the size of Rikoriko Cave is impressive. This is a great dive site for many experience levels, and a good spot for a night dive too

Mado, Lord Howe Coral Fish, and large schools of Blue Maomao gather at the back of the cave. At night, nocturnal Nudibranchs are often seen.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species: 200

Moray Eel

30 Sightings
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Total number of species: 600

Wrasse

2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 300

Octopus

2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 110

Snapper

25 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3000

Nudibranch

17 Sightings
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Total number of species: 250

Scorpionfish

12 Sightings
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Total number of species: 90

Goatfish

10 Sightings
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Total number of species: 80

Stingrays

8 Sightings
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Total number of species: 90

Angelfish

4 Sightings
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Total number of species: 350

Damselfish

3 Sightings
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Total number of species: 2

Tarpon

2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 40

Jackfish

2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 60

Squirrelfish

2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 130

Pufferfish

2 Sightings
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Total number of species: 25

Boxfish

2 Sightings
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Moon Jellyfish

2 Sightings
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