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Cabbage Patch Cocos Keeling

The Cabbage Patch is a site we always make time for when we're on Cocos. It’s exactly what it sounds like – a vast field of plate-like stony corals, mostly Pavona and cauliflower corals, spreading out from about 5 to 20 metres. We love how the light plays on those overlapping plates, creating these amazing shadows and sunbeams, particularly in the mid-morning. It’s recovering really well from some past storm damage, you can see the new growth pushing through. You’ll spend most of your time gliding over this coral garden, spotting things like the colourful Princess Parrotfish nibbling on the edges and little Blackspot pygmy wrasse darting between the crevices. Keep an eye out for the distinctive Snakehead Cowrie, often clinging to the underside of a coral plate. While the coral is the star, don't miss the nearby swim-through canyon, it’s a fun little detour. We’ve often found sleeping white tip reef sharks tucked away in the sand channels or cruising the deeper drop-off with Black Surgeonfish and the occasional Hexagon Grouper. Visibility here is usually excellent, around 20 metres, making it a great site for photographers and anyone who enjoys a relaxed, detailed exploration. It suits divers who appreciate intricate coral formations and the smaller, more subtle reef inhabitants.