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Red Point

Red Point, down at the southern tip of Curieuse, is one of those spots that really sticks with you. We love the dramatic feel of the place, with those massive granite boulders spilling from above the surface right down to the seabed. It’s not a deep dive, maxing out around 15 metres, but the topography is just fantastic. We often find ourselves just weaving through the swim-throughs and overhangs the boulders create, feeling the slight surge push us gently along. Keep an eye out for the residents. We’ve had some cracking encounters with whitetip reef sharks resting on the sand patches, and the spotted eagle rays here are remarkably chill, often gliding right past without a care. Schools of yellowfin soldierfish hover in the shade, their silver scales catching the light. Visibility averages around 12 metres, which is usually more than enough to appreciate the scale of the rocks and spot the smaller stuff like blennies and pipefish tucked into crevices. It’s a site that suits divers who enjoy exploring unique rock formations and a good chance of seeing some larger pelagics, all without needing to go particularly deep.