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Target Reef

Target Reef, despite its rather grim namesake as a former military target, has developed into something quite unique. We’ve always found it a bit of an oddball, but in the best possible way. The reef itself is small, maybe 40 meters across, but it’s the large concrete structure that really grabs your attention – a block full of holes you can navigate through. It’s a proper swim-through, but do keep an eye out for scorpionfish, they blend in beautifully with the concrete. The artificial structures, those wide metal beams and concrete blocks, are now home to a surprising amount of life. We've seen Atlantic limpets clinging to the surfaces and kelp fish darting between the cracks. Visibility here can be a real challenge; four meters is about average, so be prepared for a more intimate dive. When the swell picks up, the currents can be quite lively too, so we’d suggest timing your dive for calmer days and slack tide. We've had some fantastic encounters with schools of red-eye here, their silver scales flashing in the murk. It's a site that rewards those who enjoy exploring man-made structures and have a keen eye for smaller, camouflaged critters.