Sea caves of Tonga · about 8 km from Neiafu (Vava'u)
Swallows Cave ('Ana Pekapeka)
- Max depth18 m
- CertificationOpen water / no overhead
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The dive
The cave is carved into the side of Kapa. Beams of light fall in through the entrance and thousands of small fish hang in the space. It is also called 'Ana Pekapeka.
Profile and sections
The cave is carved into the side of Kapa. Beams of light fall in through the entrance and thousands of small fish hang in the space.
It is also called 'Ana Pekapeka.
Practical: most boat trips in Vava'u stop here; snorkellers go in too.
- Depth and profile
- To 18 m. A large cave with daylight through the entrance.
- Configuration
- Large cave with daylight: recreational gear (estimate).
Who can dive where
- At least Open water / no overhead
- Configurations: Backmount / twinset / Sidemount / CCR / Small cylinders / no-mount (speleo sumps)
- Goes down to 18 m (trimix or deco may be needed)
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How to get there
At the northwestern tip of Kapa, by boat with a local dive operator or on a snorkelling trip.
Around Swallows Cave ('Ana Pekapeka)
FillsNo fill station known nearby
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