Snorkel· Rangiroa· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Le Jardin de Corail (Rangiroa)

15° 13.8′ S · 147° 39.6′ W

A dense coral garden on Rangiroa's south rim, billed by Tahiti Tourisme as 'Rangiroa's Garden of Eden', usually visited by boat on Ile aux Recifs and pink-sand day trips.

Practical

Coordinate from Tahiti Tourisme's map link. Reached by crossing the lagoon from the Tiputa quay; snorkel only (mask and tube). By yacht it is a dinghy hop east of the Motu Fama anchorage in settled weather; watch the depth over coral and keep a lookout for tour boats. Depth not stated by the source.

Best for

Coral and reef fish without pass currents