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Pickles Reef

Pickles Reef isn’t the deepest spot, but that’s precisely why we love it. The coral heads here, especially the large ellipticals, are absolutely gorgeous, pushing up from the sand in intricate formations. We’ve spent hours just hovering, watching broom-tail filefish pick their way through the crevices and bluestriped grunts eyeball us from under ledges. It’s perfect for a relaxed dive, maybe a long bottom time with a camera, or for newer divers getting comfortable with reef navigation. Our favourite part is the light – the relatively shallow depth means the colours really pop, even on a cloudy day. Look closely for butterbuns tucked away, and keep an eye out in the sandy patches for diamond lizardfish. We'd suggest going on a weekday if you can, as it sees its fair share of boat traffic on the weekends. The currents are generally mild, making it a genuinely pleasant drift or a leisurely out-and-back.