Avana Passage is a natural canyon channel cutting through the reef at Muri and Eastern Coast, Rarotonga. This drift dive site features depths ranging from 14 to 45 metres, requiring intermediate skills and precise buoyancy control for the steeper lower sections. The passage is characterised by strong currents and variable visibility, making local knowledge of tidal timing essential. Access is strictly by boat, as the site presents hazards including a hazardous shore break, sharp coral, and rip currents. Divers should coordinate closely with their skipper for safe entry and exit. Typical dive times are approximately 50 minutes, with water temperatures remaining between 24 and 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

Ngatangiia School is a reef dive located off the Muri and Eastern Coast of Rarotonga. This site is accessible by boat and features depths ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility that can reach up to 33 metres. The topography includes an overhead environment, such as a cave or swim-through, requiring solid buoyancy control. Water temperatures remain between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius, making a 3mm wetsuit suitable for most conditions. The site is appropriate for beginner divers, and night diving is also available for those seeking an after-dark experience. Confirm boat schedules and guide requirements locally before planning your trip.

Fruits of Rarotonga is a shallow reef site located on the eastern coast of Rarotonga. With depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres, it is well-suited for beginners and snorkellers. Divers and snorkellers can expect visibility between 10 and 30 metres and mild currents. The site is accessed directly from the shore, though the shore break requires careful timing during entry. Marine life recorded here includes wrasses, Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish, Lagoon Triggerfish, and various butterflyfish species. Emperor Angelfish, Giant Moray, and rock cod are also present. Wear reef shoes to protect against sea urchins, which are found on the reef. Parking is available nearby.

Matavera Wall is a vertical reef drop-off located off the Muri and Eastern Coast of Rarotonga. The site features a wall structure that descends to depths between 12 and 19 metres. Divers and snorkellers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 35 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, fluctuating between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius. Access to this site is by boat only, which avoids the surf and shore break found closer to the coast. The site is suitable for beginners, though divers should remain vigilant for boat traffic at the surface and use a surface marker buoy.

Matavera Point on the eastern coast of Rarotonga is a challenging site defined by a steep wall and strong currents. The topography features a drop-off ranging from 20 to 40 metres, requiring advanced diving skills. Visibility is highly variable, reaching up to 40 metres in optimal conditions. Access is by boat only, and the site is suitable for drift diving. Water temperatures remain between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Night diving is permitted, though the site requires careful planning around current cycles. Divers should remain vigilant for boat traffic and manage decompression requirements due to the depth.

Queens Reef, located off the Muri and Eastern Coast of Rarotonga, features a combination of reef and drop-off topography. Divers typically explore depths between 18 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 22 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, offering mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year. As this is a boat-only site, divers must arrange transport with a local operator. Typical dive times are approximately 45 minutes. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic at the surface and monitor their position relative to the reef due to variable currents.

Avaavaroa Passage is a high-energy shore dive located off the Muri and Eastern Coast of Rarotonga. This site features a complex topography of reef, wall, canyon, and drop-off structures reaching depths of 26 metres. Divers experience visibility ranging from 18 to 26 metres. Due to strong currents and the potential for down currents, this site is reserved for advanced divers with strong buoyancy control. Entry is made from the shore through surf and shore break over sharp coral and rock. Water temperatures remain between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Divers should time their entry with an incoming tide to manage the shore break.

Tupapa Sandriver is an offshore reef site featuring a wall and drop-off located 3000 metres from the Muri and Eastern Coast. Divers encounter depths ranging from 10 to 40 metres, with an average of 25 metres. The site is accessed exclusively by boat due to significant surf and offshore navigation risks. Conditions are variable, with currents shifting and visibility ranging from 20 to 60 metres. Water temperatures remain between 25 and 27 degrees Celsius. Sharks are present at this location, requiring diver awareness. Night diving is available. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, butterflyfish, triggerfish, and various moray eels.