Lane Cove - Cocos (Keeling) Islands

We love Nancy’s Cup of Tea, a real standout along Bloody Bay Wall. It’s a great choice if you’re looking for a relaxed dive with plenty of small stuff to keep you busy. We’ve found the maximum depth around 25m, making it suitable for most experience levels. The main draw here is the coral pinnacle, absolutely covered in life. We’ve regularly spotted monstrous lobsters tucked into every crevice, some easily over a foot long. Keep your eyes peeled for the Puffcheek Blennies; they’re a blast to watch darting around. Schools of French grunts and doctorfish often swirl in the shallows, reflecting the sunlight. We also enjoy searching the boulders of brain coral for the more cryptic creatures like the Mottled Conger Moray. Visibility generally hovers around 20-25m, giving you a clear view of the vibrant corals and the occasional cruising reef shark. Our tip: go slow, especially around the base of the pinnacle. That’s where you’ll find the coolest little critters, like lettuce leaf sea slugs, if you take the time to really look. It's not a high-adrenalin drift, more of a leisurely exploration dive.

Location

Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia, Australasia

Coordinates

-12.068800, 96.840400

Type

reef