

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Chimney in the Matavai Area of Niue is a complex site featuring a vertical chimney that leads to a cavern at its base. Divers descend through the chimney, exiting at 28 metres before exploring table corals located to the south between 20 and 25 metres. The site includes a narrowing gutter to the north and various swim-throughs at 5 metres, ideal for safety stops. With depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres and visibility between 30 and 80 metres, this site requires boat access. Hazards include surge and the overhead environment of the cavern. Species recorded around this area include whitetip reef sharks, day octopus, and various wrasses.
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The site features a vertical swim-through that opens into a large cavern known as the Fireplace.
Boat dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
30-80m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jul, Oct
Species recorded around this area include whitetip reef sharks, day octopus, giant moray, spotfin lionfish, painted moray, wrasses, blackspotted pufferfish, lemonpeel angelfish, banded coral shrimp, forcepsfish, striped surgeonfish, lefteye flounder, and elongate clam.
No, Chimney is rated for intermediate divers due to the overhead environment and potential surge.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located approximately 200 metres from the shore.
The best months to dive at Chimney are July and October.
Diving at Chimney in Alofi requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Chimney in Alofi. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
Chimney in Alofi typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Chimney in Alofi typically ranges from 30 metres to 80 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.