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Anemone Boulders

Anemone Boulders is one of those spots that just delivers, especially when the conditions are playing ball. We love it when a southerly breeze is keeping the surface calm – that’s when you get the best visibility here, sometimes pushing past 15 metres. Drop down, and you’re immediately into a maze of kelp, but it’s not claustrophobic. Instead, it frames the sandy patches where those big, namesake boulders sit. And they are absolutely carpeted in anemones, pulsing gently in the slight current. Look closely, and you’ll find plenty of resident reef fish darting between the kelp fronds. We’ve had some fantastic encounters with kingfish cruising past the reef edge, and the sheer number of blue maomao schooling here is impressive. Keep an eye out on the sand for stingrays, too; they often bury themselves, so a slow approach is key. This is a pretty cruisy dive, topping out around 17 metres, making it perfect for newer divers or those who just want a relaxed, beautiful exploration. Just steer clear on an easterly wind or northerly swell – it gets pretty churned up then.