Niue · Near Tepa Point/Avatele
Snake Gully
Best time to dive
May to October
What you might see
- BarracudaReliably seen
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- Napoleon wrasseLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not typical - an offshore boat dive site, though the endemic sea kraits are famously docile; scuba is the standard way to experience it
Safety notes
Numerous sea kraits present (venomous but docile/non-aggressive toward divers by all accounts), surge within the gully
Permits & fees
No specific dive permit required
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Alofi
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

