Independent Rarotonga guide lists Pinnacles as a south-coast dive with a 20-30 m depth range.
Pinnacles: south-coast pinnacle dive with big bommies
Pinnacles: south-coast pinnacle dive with big bommies
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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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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
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.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best suited to confident divers comfortable with depth.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
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.
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.
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Research Sources
Independent Rarotonga guide lists Pinnacles as a south-coast dive with a 20-30 m depth range.
Official destination guidance says deep sea diving trips are boat-based and visibility can reach 60 m.
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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