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Sugarloaf Rock Poor Knights

Sugarloaf Rock, for us, is all about the vertical. This site truly drops away, a proper pinnacle that starts at the surface and plunges to depths few recreational divers ever touch. We’ve always been partial to the shallow ledge at 18 metres, a great spot to pause and watch the action unfold. The top of the rock, if you catch it at low tide, is perfect for a safety stop, feeling the sun on your face after a good dive. It's the schools of fish here that really grab you. We've seen fusiliers and demoiselles so thick they shimmer, attracting the bigger stuff – kingfish, snapper, even trevally slicing through the bait balls. Keep an eye on the blue; we’ve often caught glimpses of bronze whalers or even a curious blue shark cruising past. The walls themselves are worth a close look too. We've spotted some great nudibranchs and crayfish tucked into crevices. This site suits divers who appreciate a dramatic seascape and aren't afraid of a bit of current, as it can pick up here. Visibility averages around 10 metres, so it’s not always gin-clear, but the sheer volume of fish more than makes up for it.