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Rutaki Passage
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Avanui is the deepest passage on Rarotonga and has narrow, vertical canyon walls, starting just below the surface. Visibility is usually limited to 10 to 15 metres, which adds to the passages’ natural spookiness. Together with swim-throughs and frequent strong currents it makes for an exciting dive.
Turtles, whitetip reef sharks and eagle rays are frequently seen here. Large schools of fish can often be found at the entrance of the passage and moray eels call this place their home.
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
iStock/Juliosanjuan
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Green Turtle
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Hawksbill Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish
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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.: 40
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Triggerfish
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Total number of species approx.: 60
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Squirrelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 3
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Trumpetfish
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