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Red Rock

Red Rock, or Hin Daeng as the locals call it, is one of our favourite spots on Koh Tao for a gentle dive. It’s tucked away just off the southwest tip, a single granite pinnacle that breaks the surface. We love dropping in here when the weather’s a bit choppy elsewhere, as it’s often sheltered. The real draw here is the swim-through. It’s not a dramatic cave system, more of a narrow passage that opens up into a sandy bottom around 18 metres. Sunlight dapples through from the cracks above, and you’ll often find a school of Scissortail Sergeants hanging out in the gloom. It’s a tight squeeze in places, so good buoyancy is key, but it’s never claustrophobic. Once you’re through, the reef slopes gently, scattered with Staghorn corals, and we’ve spent many an hour just drifting over the sandy patches looking for Goldspeckled Shrimpgobies. Keep an eye out for the larger residents too; we’ve had some cracking encounters with Blue Ring Angelfish and the occasional Honeycomb Grouper patrolling the deeper ledges. It’s a relaxed dive, perfect for photographers or anyone who just wants to take their time exploring.