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Maycocks - Sand Channels

Maycocks Sand Channels is a drift diver's playground, even though it's relatively shallow at just 19m. The real show here is the topography: wide, meandering rivers of white sand cut through vibrant coral formations. We love drifting along, letting the current do the work, eyes peeled for what's nestled in those channels. It’s perfect for spotting the smaller, more elusive critters. We’ve found Long-snout Seahorses tucked into the sparse seagrass, and Dusky Smoothhounds cruising the sand flats. Look out for the tiny Smallmouth Goby, a favourite of ours, peeking from its sandy burrows. The current can pick up, making it a proper drift, so a good surface marker buoy is essential. Visibility averages about 12m, but on a good day, it stretches further, making those sand channels glow. It’s a site that rewards slow, careful observation, a real antidote to the hustle of some other west coast spots.