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Okay, let’s talk about Hardy Reef and that Heart Pontoon. Forget the fancy name, we're here for the diving. This spot is definitely one of our favourites for a relaxed, shallow drift. You're not going deep here, maxing out at 9 meters, which means plenty of bottom time and lots of light penetration, even on an overcast day. What we really love is how the reef gently slopes away from the pontoon. It’s not a dramatic wall, but a series of coral gardens, dotted with small bommies, all packed with life. You'll drift past sprawling plate corals and intricate staghorn formations, each one a mini-ecosystem. Keep an eye out for those flash schools of yellowstripe scad – they move like a shimmering curtain. We’ve also had some fantastic encounters with bull sharks here, cruising with an almost casual indifference. It's a fantastic spot for photographers who prefer natural light and anyone looking for an unhurried dive experience. Visibility averages 10 meters, so it’s not always gin-clear, but we find that just adds to the atmosphere, creating these moody scenes as you drift along. If you’re into spotting smaller critters, poke around the anemones for clownfish, of course, but also look for little hedgehog seahorses tucked away in the seagrass patches near the sand.