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Wreck of the Matai
Teeming with colorful fish and other sea creatures, Wreck of the Matai offers swimmers and divers plenty to see and explore. The final resting place of SS Matai, a vessel that carried Model T cars when it sank here in 1916, the shipwreck now appears entirely integrated into the seascape. While you can view the wrecked ship from the coast, several options allow you to get up close and see the site from the water. Head out with a diving or submarine tour, or just swim out with snorkeling gear and reef shoes. For Wreck of the Matai and beyond, use our Avarua travel route planner to get the most from your Avarua vacation.
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Wreck of the Matai reviews
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I really liked this snorkel adventure with the family. The swim was easy and we were able to see a lot of cool things and I loved the shipwreck.
I really liked this snorkel adventure with the family. The swim was easy and we were able to see a lot of cool things and I loved the shipwreck. more »
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Last time I reviewed, I was only snorkelling. The most recent time I went to the wreck of the Matai, I was told at high tide you can climb up and jump off. Unfortunately, I was there at lowtide but...
Last time I reviewed, I was only snorkelling. The most recent time I went to the wreck of the Matai, I was told at high tide you can climb up and jump off. Unfortunately, I was there at lowtide but... more »
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