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The Pump House

The Pump House at Goat Island is a bit of a local secret, and for good reason. It’s not about huge pelagics or colourful corals, but rather an intimate look at temperate water marine life. We love it for its consistent conditions – no worrying about big swells here – making it perfect for newer divers or those getting back into the swing of things. The real charm is found on the rocky pad, sitting around 8-10m. This is where we often find playful perch, inquisitive and unafraid, sometimes following us from rock to rock. Keep an eye out for the resident eels, too; some of those long-finned beauties have been around for decades. While visibility averages 4m, we've had days where it stretched to a clear 6m, allowing us to spot the subtle colours of olive and white-striped anemones clinging to the rocks. It’s a fantastic site for honing buoyancy and really taking your time to observe the smaller critters that make their home here, a real focus on macro life rather than grand vistas.