02 Jul

Places to Dive in the South Pacific

by Matthew James

Try scuba diving in the South Pacific islands the next time you want to try out something different in your vacations. Its the best possible way to spend your vacations around the world. You will get to experience rich marine life like sharks, turtles, whales and rays when you go out on your scuba diving trip.

Besides this you will also get to experience beautiful corals. The coral reef systems are filled with many different colors and shapes and can be a visual wonder for divers. Diving helps preserve them as tourist dollars ensure that locals see the value in keep the reef systems around and not overfishing them. By learning about these reef systems you can help protect them from future development.

One of the best places to go diving in the south pacific is in Fiji. Fiji boasts thousands of islands where people can dive. There are many good dives sites. The main dive sites are over near the big island of Nadi. These islands and the nearby Yasawa islands are the most popular for tourists. However, if you are looking for pristine places to dive, the best places are in the underpopulated east. Here youll find lots of diving away from the crowds. With other 1200 species of fish, Fiji is a great place to dive.

Tonga scuba diving holidays are good for beginners. There aren't many great dive sites but there island is known for its caves, drop-offs and pinnacles, as well as the opportunity of diving near humpback whales. Diving here is easy and the resorts offer a wide range of classes. There is not really any difficult diving here which makes it great for beginners, though serious divers might want to look elsewhere.

You can also try Tahiti, but remember its again quite expensive when you compare it to the other options available in the South Pacific. It has a fine display of sharks and rays and a fine collection of colorful reef fish too. Head off to Bora Bora and Moorea if you want to scuba dive. Tahiti is a must for coral reef lovers. The visibility out here is very good and the sea temperature too is ideal for scuba divers. Tonga is another good option for scuba diving. You will be able to spot whales around this area.

With so many islands in the South Pacific, the sheer number of dive sites makes it a forgone conclusion that you will always have somewhere to go. It's impossible to see all of these places in one lifetime. However, it's a noble goal to try. Diving in the south pacific means you will be able to see all types of sea animals and get away from the crowds- it's truly a diving paradise.

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