Kiwi Reef – Discover One of Aqaba’s Best Kept Diving Secrets

If you’re planning a Red Sea adventure, diving in Aqaba offers a variety of vibrant and accessible dive sites—and Kiwi Reef is one of its most charming hidden gems. Located within the protected Aqaba Marine Park, Kiwi Reef is a small but colorful reef teeming with marine life, healthy corals, and calm conditions that make it perfect for divers of all levels, including beginners and snorkelers.

A Reef with a Conservation Story

The name Kiwi Reef comes from a team of New Zealand (“Kiwi”) marine conservationists who supported efforts to protect and rehabilitate this reef as part of an environmental collaboration with local authorities. Today, the reef stands as a model for eco-diving in Jordan, showcasing the positive impact of marine protection.

Unlike deeper or wreck-centered dive sites, Kiwi Reef focuses on natural beauty. It’s an ideal location for training dives, fun dives, snorkeling tours, and even underwater photography thanks to its shallow depth and excellent visibility—often over 25 meters.

What to Expect When Diving Kiwi Reef

Kiwi Reef features a gently sloping seabed starting at just 3–5 meters and descending to around 18 meters, making it safe and comfortable for entry-level dives and extended bottom time.

Underwater, you’ll find:

• Lush soft and hard corals in a variety of colors

• Clownfish, parrotfish, butterflyfish, and angelfish

• Occasional sightings of blue-spotted stingrays, octopus, and moray eels

• Macro life such as nudibranchs, shrimps, and gobies—great for photographers

• Calm currents and a relaxed environment for long, slow dives

Kiwi Reef is frequently visited by local dive centers and is often paired with nearby sites like Cable Reef, Yellowstone Reef, or Blue Coral.

Perfect for Beginners, Snorkelers & Families

Thanks to its shallow depth, easy entry, and protected location, Kiwi Reef is ideal for:

• Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) programs

• Open Water training dives

• Snorkeling tours

• Children and families looking for a safe reef experience

Book Your Dive at Kiwi Reef Today

Whether you’re taking your first breaths underwater or just want a calm, relaxing reef dive, Kiwi Reef in Aqaba delivers beautiful marine life and stress-free diving.

Join Aqaba Moon Diver to explore Kiwi Reef and other top dive sites in Jordan’s Red Sea.