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Independent Rarotonga guide lists Pinnacles as a south-coast dive with a 20-30 m depth range.
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Pinnacles
Pinnacles: south-coast pinnacle dive with big bommies
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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.
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Research Estimate At Pinnacles
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VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
Coral HealthHealthy coral
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Current StrengthLight current
Where Is Pinnacles?
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Pinnacles Planning Details
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Reported Depth
20m - 30m
Depth Note
Two large coral bommies sit on the sloping reef and the dive is typically run as a south-coast structure dive.
Best Season
Year-round; most enjoyable when the south coast is calm and the water is clear.
Typical Conditions
Steady south-coast drop-off with two coral bommies, a collapsed pinnacle and plenty of blue-water structure.
Safety & Access At Pinnacles
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Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best suited to confident divers comfortable with depth.
Local Intel For Pinnacles
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Scuba
Primary features are two pinnacles on a sloping reef, with the dive typically staying around the structure and the drop-off edge.
Freedive
A freedive option only for confident divers comfortable with the depth and the open drop-off.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel site; the main structures sit well below surface range.
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Pinnacles Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
oembed.cookislands.travel · Tourism
Official destination guidance says deep sea diving trips are boat-based and visibility can reach 60 m.
www.adventurecookislands.com · Operator
Pinnacles is described as two large coral bommies on a sloping reef, with one collapsed structure and a relaxing structure dive profile.
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