LEIGH REEF

Yellow moray eel
1km east of Leigh Harbour 
Depth Range: 12-25m
A great dive with good numbers of reef and school fish, including mado. Best dived at slack water as there is usually a current. Descend via the anchor rope to the reef between 12-20m. The reef is riddled with caves and swim throughs. Never lose sight of the cave entrances and be careful not to disturb silt. Crayfish, yellow moray eels and very large conger eels in the caves. Outer walls are covered in encrusting sponges, jewel and common anemones, dead man’s fingers and hydroids. In summer schools of kingfish, some over a metre long make close passes.