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jardin d'alcyon

Jardin d'Alcyon, sitting right in the heart of Ant Pass, is our pick for a leisurely macro hunt. We're talking serious eye-spy territory here, so bring your patience and maybe some good light for peeking into crevices. Descending onto the pinnacle, you'll immediately notice the sheer density of the coral cover. It’s a riot of shapes and colours, and that’s just the backdrop for the real stars. Look closely, and you’ll find porcelain crabs waving from anemones, gorgonian spiders clinging to their delicate homes, and more nudibranchs than you can shake a stick at – the Prickly Spotted Drupe is a common, colourful find. Our favourite discovery here has to be the Electric Flame Scallop, tucked into a shady spot, flashing its neon rim. We often find a welcoming committee of batfish circling when we drop in. Maximum depth hits 17 metres, making it a relaxed dive, even for newer divers who want to take their time and really explore the intricate details of a coral ecosystem. Visibility averages a solid 30 metres, so you’ve got plenty of light to spot those tiny treasures.