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Ibel D’Orange

Magic Wall is a site we keep coming back to at the Poor Knights, and for good reason. It’s right across Labrid Channel from Blue Maomao Arch, so you can often tack both onto a single dive if you’re efficient with your air and navigation. The real draw here is the sheer density of colour, particularly the invertebrates. You'll glide past walls covered in bryozoans and other filter feeders, each one a different hue, creating a vibrant, living tapestry. We always find a collection of nudibranchs here, tucked into crevices or crawling across the sponge growth. Look out for the resident moray eels peeking from their hideouts, and the ever-present wrasse darting between the rocks. It’s a relatively shallow dive, topping out around 17 metres, making it perfect for longer bottom times and a more relaxed pace. When the visibility is good, around 15 metres, the light penetration really brings out those intense colours. We’d suggest hitting it in calm conditions, as the channel can get a bit of a push, making it harder to appreciate the smaller details that make this wall so special.