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Outer Photographers Reef

Outer Photographers Reef feels like a well-kept secret, though we wish more divers knew about it. Dropping down, you’re often greeted by a soft current, pushing you gently over granite outcrops dusted with brilliant feather stars and those surprisingly handsome grey sea cucumbers. We’ve spotted California yellowtail darting through the water column here, and on a good day, the visibility opens up enough to hint at the sheer scale of the reef, even if the average is a modest 6m. Our favourite time to dive Outer Photographers is in late summer when the water has warmed a little and conditions are typically calmer. Keep an eye out for the big pelagics – tuna are not uncommon, and we’ve even had fleeting glimpses of larger sharks cruising through. It’s a site for divers who appreciate the subtle beauty of a temperate reef and don’t mind a bit of a treasure hunt for those less common sightings.