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Pirates Wall - Wilson Reef - GBR

Pirates Wall at Wilson Reef is one of those places we always enjoy revisiting. It’s a solid wall dive, dropping to around 20 metres, and what we really love here is the sheer density of the coral growth on the face. You’ll find big, healthy plates and intricate gorgonian fans that give the wall a lot of texture, not just a flat drop. We often see schools of fusiliers and surgeonfish cruising the reef edge, and if you’re patient and look closely into the crevices, you might spot a Bridled Parrotfish nibbling away. Visibility averages 14 metres, which is decent enough to appreciate the scale of the wall. We’ve had some cracking encounters with green turtles munching on the seagrass flats nearby; they seem quite accustomed to divers. It’s not an adrenaline-pumping drift, but a really pleasant exploration dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to soak in a classic GBR wall, a little less crowded than some of the other spots.