Tiputa Pass

Coordinates: 14°58′23″S 147°37′44″W / 14.973°S 147.629°W / -14.973; -147.629

Tiputa Pass is a strait in the northwest portion of Rangiroa lagoon in the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia, joining the lagoon to the open ocean. There are only two such passes in Rangiroa, the second one being Avatoru Pass. Tiputa Pass separates the villages of Avatoru and Tiputa.[1]

Scuba diving

Tiputa Pass is a well-known scuba-diving destination.[2] During the austral summer (December to March), great hammerhead sharks and manta rays are present in the area.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Pacific Magazine - "Rangiroa's World of Treasure" Archived September 7, 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ "Worlds Best Dive Sites #2 - Tiputa Pass In Rangiroa"
  3. ↑ Diving Rangiroa Archived December 13, 2007 at the Wayback Machine


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