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Diving at Tibarama Island with Tiéti Diving Poindimié

Pacific Ocean

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With over 10 years of immersion in the area, the diving center Diving Tiéti makes you discovering a landscape pierced by faults, arches and canyons featuring a colourful and diverse fauna, namely a profusion of gorgonian sea fans,  alcyonaceas and an impressive diversity of invertebrates! Introductory dives and training take place in the magical setting of Tibarama islet where macro enthusiasts are amazed with rare species of micro organisms.

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A magical dive at Tibarama Island

Created in 1996 by Martin Ravanat, who holds a professional certificate (Brevet d’Etat 1er degré) and is a PADI instructor, the dive center is now run by Laurent Cagnard BEES 1 nitrox trimix instructor, assisted by Jenny-Ann multilingual Helloco The diver, BEES 1.

The diving team offers dive explorations and dive lessons as well as snorkelling outings to enable everyone to discover the beauties and riches of the lagoon of the east of New Caledonia.

Based on the beach next to the Tieti Tera Beach Resort, the centre has just opened all new premises built in the same spirit as the Tieti Tera Beach Resort. This small and comfortable structure is beautifully decorated with maps and posters with underwater photographs of the local seabed designed by Martin Ravanat.

The outings to sea depart from the nautical centre located a ten-minute drive from the dive centre.
Like in most dive centres on the territory, two successive morning dives are available. Dive depth is limited to 25 m and the duration of each dive varies between 45 and 60 minutes. Dive explorations take place in the lagoon facing Poindimie, some 25 minutes by boat from the coast, around the 4 km large namesake pass with a 1 km long shallow. Various sites are located on the shallow, which has a landscape pierced by faults, arches and canyons featuring a colourful and diverse fauna, namely a profusion of gorgonian sea fans and Alcyonaceas.

An excellent diving spot for microphotography fans

Beginners’ first dives generally take place in the morning from the beautiful Tibarama islet. After having discovered the terrestrial beauty of this little gem, novices can admire the seabeds surrounding it. The diversity of the fauna is a feast for beginners and seasoned drivers alike, and amateur photographers can take shots of nudibranchs and other micro-organisms. Considered as a microphotography specialist for his skills as a guide, Martin Ravanat enjoys helping divers find these hidden treasures. The Tieti Diving Centre is especially known for its dives at night, which take place at accessible sites along the coast in relatively shallow waters harbouring an unknown and extraordinary universe.

Centre de plongée Tiéti Diving

Pricing (from) - 57.00 €

Pour une plongée sur le récif (minimum 3 personnes).
La profondeur des plongées n’excède pas 25 mètres et la durée de chaque plongée varie entre 45 à 60 minutes.
Le RDV a lieu au centre à coté de l’hôtel “TIETI” à 13h30 et le retour entre 16h30.
Cela comprend :
le transport sur les sites de plongées, l’encadrement, les bouteilles et les plombs,
Il faut ajouter la location éventuelle du matériel : Gilet :2,10 euros, détendeur : 2,10 euros, Combinaison : 4,19 euros.

Opening period - Toute l'année

Diving, key-features

A magnificent site on the surface and in the depths ★★

Located more than 300 km over 300 km from Noumea, Poindimie provides a drastic change of scenery to visitors. Bordered by the lagoon and surrounded by mountains and deep valleys, this small community of 3,500 inhabitants is the administrative centre of the east and is known for its gentle way of life. Poindimie saw a renewed dynamism in the last decade and is gradually opening itself to tourism. Tibarama islet is a true gem within a turquoise jewel case that is the pride of the inhabitants and a feast for divers and snorkelling enthusiasts.

The team is involved to share marine biodiversity knowledges ★★

The team organizes training explorations and diving to allow divers to discover the beauty and wealth of the East Caledonian lagoon. The outings to sea depart from the nautical centre located a ten-minute drive from the dive centre. The explorations are taking place in front of about 25 minutes Poindimié navigation.

Experience of Caledonian marine beds and knowledge of biodiversity ★★

Created 10 years ago by Martin Ravanat, the structure is now managed by Laurent Cagnard BEES 1 nitrox trimix instructor, former owner of Lifou diving center which has an excellent knowledge of the Caledonian seabed. He is assisted by the polyglot diver Jenny-Ann Le Helloco, BEES 1.