This dive site begins in a sandy channel, often hosting schools of barracuda or trevally. The dive continues towards substantial boulder rock formations, providing habitat for giant cuttlefish, octopus, and bigfin reef squid. Gentle drifts over large flat table corals and rounded barrel sponges are possible, with the chance to spot an eagle ray gliding by. As you descend toward shallow rocky areas, a vibrant ecosystem emerges, characterized by shimmering schools of fish feeding in the currents.
Ella's Garden
Diverse landscape of boulders, corals, and schooling fish.
Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Brought to you by Bigfin Divers
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Hard Coral
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Octopus
Southern Eagle Ray
Bigfin Reef Squid
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Sponge
Trevally
Yellowtail Damselfish
Barracuda
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Gentle drifts and varied topography suitable for all experience levels.
Hazards:
currentboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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