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Shane’s

Shane’s isn't a deep dive, topping out around 17 metres, but it always delivers something unexpected. We rate it highly for the sheer weirdness factor, the kind of place where you’ll spend an entire dive in a small area, just scanning the nooks and crannies. This is our pick for macro photographers, or anyone who just loves to hunt for the truly unusual. We've found a staggering array of tiny, camouflaged critters here: weedy scorpionfish that look like a patch of algae, leaf fish swaying with the surge, and the always-entertaining ghost pipefish. Keep an eye out for harlequin shrimp, their colours popping against the coral, and the notoriously difficult-to-spot seahorses. Visibility averages 14 metres, which is fine for close-up work, but it's the sheer density of rare finds, like the Blood-stained frog shell or the Common comet star, that makes Shane's so special. If you're into big pelagics, this isn't your spot, but for those who find joy in the intricate details of the reef, Shane's is consistently rewarding.