Outer Reef, Tongatapu

Tongatapu's dive sites are limited in comparison to Tonga's other island groups. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Nuku'alofa, take a dive boat to the Outer Reef. It is one of the most beautiful dive sites in Tonga, where you'll be able to see some amazing things. This dive takes you out of town and allows you to see the beautiful canyons, caves, and drop-offs that are not protected by the reef.

Larger pelagics such as reef sharks, rays, turtles, and crustaceans can be found in the shadowed turrets and overhangs of the corals on each dive. Unafraid trevallies, cautious barracuda, defiant napoleons, and vibrant schools of parrot, damsel, and butterfly fish will all add color to your dive. On the whip coral, tiny whip coral shrimp make their homes, and nudibranchs and crustaceans can be found as well. Be sure to look for Orangutan crabs among the bubble coral!

• Max Depth: 35m
• Location: Tongatapu, Tonga