Matapa Chasm is one of the most visited iconic locations on Niue. Sheer cliffs and deep water - about 8 meters. It is also distinctive because freshwater flows into this chasm and forms a layer on top of the seawater. This creates a thermocline that snorkelers find intriguing.

The very brave tourist climb up the cliff face to varying heights before taking the plunge..

This jumper is at Level 2

Warning THERE IS NO WESTPAC HELICOPTER RESCUE service here 😂

Typical Niuean coast line. 20 metre cliffs, down onto a 50 m reef flat in most places, then a drop off into the Tonga trench/
Matapa Chasm always an amazing location for snorkelling. Deep water with a thermocline
courtesy of Wayne Morris photography
A hidden corner Avaiki cave. Cool, calm and connected !
Prepare to be overwhelmed ! Magnificent limestone cave systems.
Some ancient and very rare, stalagmite formations. Explore these seldom seen locations.
Humpbacks cruising past 100 metres from the cliff tops. A magnificent sight when they breech or tail slap.
Not the useful sandy beach you will find in other South Pacific locations, but it is a Niean beach with a snorkelling location
We are enjoying our swim in Matapa Chasm on Niue. A spectacular thermocline is noticeable when you dive down into deeper water.
Niue has kilometres of amazing reef flats to explore. Only at low tides so know where to go and when to be there is vital for safety.
Find the hidden corners in the spectacular limestone cave system
A photographer's dream when the tide is out and time to watch for the green flash , a very rare seldom seen, split second burst of light as the sun sets below the horizon.