This dive site, known as Saxon Reef Magic Wall, offers a captivating shallow wall diving experience reaching a maximum depth of 14 meters. Divers can navigate along the vibrant wall, exploring numerous scattered bommies in the deeper sandy areas. The site is characterized by 'heaps of small caves' that provide excellent opportunities for exploration and discovery, often revealing hidden marine life. There is no specific historical account provided for this natural reef formation.
The marine life at Magic Wall is diverse and plentiful. Divers can expect to encounter larger creatures such as white tip sharks, graceful stingrays, and majestic green turtles. The smaller inhabitants are equally captivating, including various eels, intelligent octopuses, and colorful nudibranchs. The iconic blue anemones hosting clownfish are a highlight, alongside beautiful butterflyfish and other reef dwellers.
This dive site is recommended for all levels of divers, from beginners to advanced, thanks to its manageable depth and rich biodiversity. It is also highly suitable for snorkelers and freedivers due to its shallow average depth of approximately 7 meters. The best time to visit is generally during the dry season (May to October) for optimal weather and clearer waters, though it can be enjoyed year-round. Divers should bring a torch to peer into the many small caves for hidden treasures.
