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Nursery Bommie

Nursery Bommie is one of those sites that just feels… alive. You drop in and it’s immediately apparent why it’s called a ‘nursery’ – the place just hums with activity, a proper bustling neighbourhood for juvenile fish. We love drifting past the massive honeycomb corals, watching squadrons of fusiliers dart and swirl. The Maori Wrasse here are particularly inquisitive, sometimes coming right up to check you out. Look closely and you’ll spot tiny six-line wrasse flitting between the branches of the staghorn and porcelain corals. Our favourite time to dive Nursery Bommie is first thing in the morning; the light catches the corals beautifully and the reef seems to be waking up. You’ll often see honeycomb groupers lurking, waiting for an easy breakfast. It’s a gentle dive, perfect for photographers wanting to spend time with macro subjects or anyone who just wants to soak in the sheer vitality of the reef. We always recommend taking it slow here, letting the currents carry you and truly observing the intricate goings-on.