This is the beach where surf was first recorded in Australia by the Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku in 1914. Nowadays, there is a statue of the Hawaiian legend on the headland at Freshwater. The rocky headland at the north end is the Harbord dive site, providing a good shelter from northeast winds.
It is a shore dive with easy access via the channel next to the pool. The average depth of this location is at 10 m/6 mi and the maximum at 13 m/8 mi. The visibility is good, the average visibility rate is at 10m. Divers may come across with weedy sea dragons, huge blue gropers, some schools of king fish and octopus. With also a rich terrain consisting of overhangs, seatulips and sponges, this diving spot is fantastic experience for scuba divers.
It is best to book an organized dive, if you are visiting for the first time, due to the weather condition. This spot should be dived in northeast winds and no swell. It is a crowded spot, especially in weekends with families and surf beginners, so be patient.
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It is known that if you are in possession of a Canadian diving certificate, you are able to dive wherever you want. Ottawa is the second largest city in Ontario and the fourth largest city in the country. It is located on the southern bank of the Ottawa River, in the eastern portion of southern Ontario.
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On the northern beaches of Manly, Shelley/Shelly beach is popular for its amazing marine life and its great facilities.
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Cronulla is a beach-side suburb in southern Sydney, at about 26 km/16 mi in the south of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Cronulla lies on a peninsula, between Botany Bay on the north and Port Hacking on the south. Cronulla is a popular tourist location and attracts many beach enthusiasts.
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