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Snake Pit - GBR

Snake Pit is one of those spots that feels misnamed, not because of what you see, but because "pit" suggests something dark and foreboding. It’s anything but. What we love about Snake Pit is the sheer density of olive sea snakes, sometimes so many you’re counting them in dozens, weaving through the coral. They're curious, often approaching closely, which can be a little unnerving the first time, but always graceful. The site is shallow, topping out at around 15 metres, so it’s an ideal second or third dive of the day, with plenty of light filtering down. We've seen reef manta rays cruising by in the blue here, and often a few gray reef sharks patrolling the edges of the bommies. The corals are healthy, lots of Staghorn and Montipora, creating plenty of nooks for small stuff like bluefin filefish and bluespot damsels. Visibility averages a solid 18 metres, usually even better. It’s a site for divers who appreciate calm encounters and a chance to really watch marine behaviour unfold, particularly with the snakes. Our tip: go slow, let the snakes come to you.