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Independent Rarotonga guide lists Pinnacles as a south-coast dive with a 20-30 m depth range.
Pinnacles
Pinnacles: south-coast pinnacle dive with big bommies
Scuba DivingFreedivingBoatAdvanced20m - 30m
PinnacleReef
South-coast drop-off with two large coral bommies and a calm, visually rich profile; best for confident divers who like structure.
About Pinnacles
Pinnacles is a south-coast drop-off dive built around two large coral bommies on a sloping reef. The pinnacles create a relaxed but visually striking profile, with a collapsed structure, a steep reef edge and regular predator movement in the blue. It suits confident divers who like clear structure and a steady look around the bommies.
Safety & Access
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best suited to confident divers comfortable with depth.
Where Is Pinnacles?
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Local Intel For Pinnacles
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Scuba Diving
Primary features are two pinnacles on a sloping reef, with the dive typically staying around the structure and the drop-off edge.
Freediving
A freedive option only for confident divers comfortable with the depth and the open drop-off.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the main structures sit well below surface range.
Wildlife at Pinnacles
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Research Estimate At Pinnacles
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility15m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral4/5 · Healthy coral
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities2/5 · Limited facilities
CurrentLight current
