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The Gut

The Gut feels like a secret passage. You ease into this narrow channel, often having to time your entry just right if there’s any swell. We love how the light plays on the colourful wall to your right as you move deeper, past the initial shallow rocks. It’s only about 7m here, but the rock formations are impressive, covered in sponges and anemones. Our pick for a perfect drift on a calm day. It’s an intimate dive, not about grand vistas but about the smaller, often overlooked creatures. Look for the Big-belly seahorse clinging to kelp fronds, or the flash of a Southern reef squid. You’ll often spot juvenile crayfish tucked into crevices. The Gut opens up onto a sandy area at about 5m, scattered with smaller reef sections – a good spot to scan for Southern Eagle Rays gliding past. Visibility averages around 7m, which is decent for a channel dive, making it feel even more like a hidden world. This dive suits macro enthusiasts and anyone looking for a relaxed, sheltered exploration, especially when the main outer sites are too exposed.