

Best for intermediate divers, 7-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Qamea Freeway is a reef and wall dive site featuring a shallow reef starting at 7 metres that drops to 30 metres. The site is characterised by a moderate current that requires careful planning, often necessitating a drift dive back to the boat. Divers can explore the wall and reef structure, where Napoleon Wrasse, Potato Bass, and Giant Moray eels are regularly encountered. Shallower sections host Emperor Angelfish, Moorish Idols, Freckled Hawkfish, Spotfin Lionfish, and Fire Dartfish, with Giant Clams found across the reef flat. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres, and water temperatures remain warm throughout the year.
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Current can run strong and shift direction, so plan your dive into the current first and drift back to the boat on your return. Watch where you fin near the reef structure as stonefish and sea urchins are present on the bottom.
Located just off the white sand shores of Qamea Resort & Spa.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly encounter Napoleon Wrasse, Potato Bass, Giant Moray eels, Emperor Angelfish, Moorish Idols, Freckled Hawkfish, Spotfin Lionfish, Fire Dartfish, and Giant Clams.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate, shifting currents.
The site ranges from 7 metres on the shallow reef to 30 metres along the wall, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; boat access is required to reach the location.
Hazards include strong currents, sharks, jellyfish, stonefish, lionfish, and sea urchins. Divers should shuffle their feet in shallow water to avoid stonefish and remain cautious of reef structures.
Diving at Qamea Freeway in Taveuni requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Qamea Freeway in Taveuni. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Qamea Freeway in Taveuni. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 29°C.
Expect moderate currents at Qamea Freeway in Taveuni. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Qamea Freeway in Taveuni typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.