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Bicycle Slope, Kubu

Bicycle Slope in Kubu is a surprisingly cool little artificial reef, sitting between the main Kubu reef and the Boga wreck. We often end up here for a second dive, and it always delivers something interesting. It’s a sandy slope dressed with motorbikes, concrete structures, and rebar, sunk to about 15 metres, though you can drop to 22m if you fancy a poke around the edges. What we love about Bicycle Slope is how quickly marine life has adopted it. We’ve spent solid minutes watching Cheekscale Dwarfgobies darting around, and the Palebarred Reefgobies are always a treat. Look closely, and you’ll find Gardiner's Headshield Slugs trundling over the metal. It’s not a grand wreck full of penetration, but it's a fantastic critter hunt. Schools of Glassy Cardinalfish shimmer over the artificial structures, and we’ve spotted Elegant Sandburrowers doing their thing in the sand nearby. The coral growth, especially the staghorn, is coming along nicely, making it feel less artificial with every passing year. It’s a gentle dive, good for photographers or anyone who enjoys a relaxed poke about for the smaller stuff.