Rainbow Reef & Great White Wall
A world-class soft-coral reef in the Somosomo Strait, where the Great White Wall cliff is covered in white soft coral. It is the signature dive site behind Fiji's “soft coral capital” reputation.
Rainbow Reef lies in the Somosomo Strait between Taveuni and Vanua Levu. Strong tidal currents bring abundant nutrients, so the reef walls are covered in multicolored soft corals and sea fans. The Great White Wall is a stretch of cliff that drops vertically from about 15 m to below 60 m, completely covered in pale lavender-white soft coral. Dives must be timed to suitable tidal windows. The site suits divers with advanced open-water certification, since currents are strong. Boats from dive shops on Taveuni's west coast take 20–30 minutes to reach it. Snorkelers can choose the shallower parts of Rainbow Reef.
Opening hours
Depends on dive shop boat schedule
Nearby sights
- Wairiki Catholic Mission
- Vuna Reef & Blowholes
- Qamea Island
- Waitabu Marine Park
- Tavoro Waterfalls (Bouma National Heritage Park)
- Lavena Coastal Walk
- Matei Beaches (Prince Charles Beach)
- Lake Tagimaucia