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Mull of Kintyre - Wilson Reef - GBR

Mull of Kintyre, on Wilson Reef, is one of those spots we always try to make time for, especially when we're looking for an easy, colourful dive. With a maximum depth of just 19 metres, it’s a brilliant choice for newer divers or anyone who just wants to relax and soak it all in. We often find ourselves drifting along, spotting plenty of parrotfish – the bullethead and bridled ones are always around, nibbling at the coral. What we really love here, though, is the sheer density of the reef. The coral gardens are surprisingly intricate for a shallower site, and we’ve seen quite a few green sea turtles grazing on the seagrass patches nearby. Keep an eye out for the ruddy turnstones and lesser sand plovers on the exposed sections if you're there at low tide; it’s a nice reminder you’re not just in an underwater world. Visibility averages a comfortable 22 metres, especially in calmer conditions, making it easy to just float and watch the reef’s gentle rhythm.