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Gingers Backside

Gingers Backside, tucked into the north side of Ginger Island, is one of those spots we find ourselves returning to again and again for a chill second dive. The water here is usually flat and calm, making for a super relaxed entry and a nice, easy surface interval if you’re doing multiple dives. We love drifting along the reef, which starts shallow and slopes gently down to a sandy bottom at around 18 metres. It's a really healthy reef; the colours of the massive starlet corals catch the light in such a satisfying way. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff – we’ve had some fantastic encounters with Greenband Gobies tucked into the coral, and the Pearl Blennies are always a treat to watch bobbing in and out of their holes. Look into the sand patches, too; we’ve spotted Saddle Stargazers burying themselves, with just their eyes poking out. You might also spot larger reef sharks cruising the deeper edges, and turtles are often munching on seagrass in the shallows. It’s a site that really suits divers who enjoy taking their time, searching for macro life, and just soaking in the calm reef atmosphere.