Coral Garden
Shallow coral reef in the lagoon southeast of the main island, only one to two meters deep, where schools of tropical fish gather around swimmers. A must-stop snorkelling site on any lagoon tour.
The Coral Garden lies in shallow water southeast of the main island, near a small islet on the outer reef. The depth is about 1 to 3 meters. Among the coral clusters you will find parrotfish, butterflyfish, damselfish and moray eels, and you can see the fish swimming around you even while standing in the water. Nearly all half-day and full-day lagoon tours combine this stop with shark and stingray viewing, and you can also rent kayaks nearby to paddle there. Currents can be strong, so wear a life jacket or follow a guide. Do not stand on or touch the coral, and use reef-safe sunscreen.
Opening hours
Daytime (with lagoon boat tours)
Nearby sights
- Matira Beach
- Shark & Stingray Snorkeling Site
- Bloody Mary's
- Mount Otemanu
- Bora Bora Lagoon
- Mount Pahia Hike
- Vaitape
- Marae Fare Opu