This dive site, known as 'The Wild side,' offers a unique diving experience due to its restricted access, only available in light northerly winds. The entire area is covered by abundant hard coral formations, minimizing the presence of sand patches and creating a diverse habitat. This environment supports a variety of crustaceans and nudibranchs. Night dives are exceptionally rewarding here, providing an opportunity to observe Nasau mud snails active at night, alongside numerous hawksbill turtles that frequently inhabit this reef section during daylight hours.
The Wild Side
Pristine hard coral reef with turtles and rich macro life.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Snowflake Moray
Cownose Ray
Nudibranch
Shrimp
Triggerfish
Eastern Mudsnail
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Reef Shark
Sea Turtle
Parrotfish
French Angelfish
Crayfish
Hawksbill Turtle
Trumpetfish
Pipefish
Crab
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Access is weather-dependent and the maximum depth of 30 meters requires experience beyond beginner level.
Hazards:
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Current Strength:
Variable
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