Peninsula dive-center activity page with the Les Gorgones listing.
Les Gorgones is a Tahiti Iti boat dive on a colorful gorgonian wall.
Les Gorgones is a Tahiti Iti boat dive on a colorful gorgonian wall.
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Les Gorgones is a Tahiti Iti boat dive on a deep gorgonian wall near Taravao, where the draw is the vertical relief, vivid coral growth, and dense reef life rather than a shallow sightseeing stop. Plan it as a proper charter dive: the best runs depend on calm sea state, steady boat timing, and enough gas to enjoy the wall without rushing the turn.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
30m - 50m
Depth Note
The site is logged around 30m and the dive listing runs to about 50m.
Best Season
Year-round in calm weather windows.
Typical Conditions
A deep, colorful wall with gorgonians, black coral, soft corals, and lots of reef life. Best on settled sea days with a skipper who can run the peninsula safely.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Treat it as an experienced scuba dive, keep gas and no-stop limits honest, and leave room for changing boat conditions.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Taravao / Tahiti Iti is the normal route. Plan around the day's sea state and operator schedule.
Legal Notes
Use a licensed local operator and follow normal offshore boating and marine rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A photographer-friendly wall dive with gorgonians, black coral, soft corals, nudibranchs, and strong reef color.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; the depth and wall profile make scuba the right choice.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the main attraction sits well below the surface.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Peninsula dive-center activity page with the Les Gorgones listing.
Travel guide page describing Tahiti Iti dive conditions and water clarity.
Public dive log with a Les Gorgones entry and species notes.
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