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.
Bare Island is a small island, at about 16 km/9 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Bare Island is on the north side of Botany Bay and it is connected with a wooden bridge to the suburb of La Perouse. It is famous not only from the movie Mission Impossible II, but also from the number of dives that offers in the one site.
Pefkos is a small village on eastern coast of Rhodes island in Greece, the largest of the Dodecanese islands, in the southeast Aegean sea. It was known as a fishermen village, located along the coastal road. Now it is a beach resort with a veil of pine trees in every direction, that's why it was named Pefkos.
Adelaide, the liveliest city in Australia, is the capital of South Australia state. The city is situated on the Adelaide Plains and more specifically at the north side of Fleurieu Peninsula. The city is built next to Torrens River and is surrounded by the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Gulf St Vincent.
Marion Bay is located in Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. Marion Bay is the doorstep to some of the best beaches in Australia, hosting a rich maritime history. In fact, the spot has lately become very popular among surfers. However the spot is also recommended for the scuba diving fans.
Pemba is a port town in Mozambique and the capital of the Cabo Delgado Province. It lies on a peninsula in Pemba Bay, which is the third-largest natural bay in the world. It is a prime destination for water sports and diving enthusiasts as the corals reef lies close to the shore. Climate here is tropical humid with average temperatures between 22-32°C/71.6-89.6°F.
Adelaide, the liveliest city in Australia, is the capital of South Australia state. The city is situated on the Adelaide Plains and more specifically at the north side of Fleurieu Peninsula.The city is built next to Torrens River and is surrounded by the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Gulf St Vincent.
Botany Bay is located in Sydney, at about 13 km/8.1 mi in the south of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Sydney Airport, lies on the northwestern side of Botany Bay. It is a famous spot for its amazing marine life and it is popular among water-sports enthusiasts.
Thredbo is an Australian ski resort, located at Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales. The spot has the steepest overall terrain of any ski resort in mainland Australia while it offers the highest lifted point at 2037 m/6683 ft.
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.
Manly is a suburb in northern Sydney. On the harbor side of Manly, snorkelers will have the opportunity to witness an amazing marine life.
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.
Clovelly is a beach-side suburb of Sydney, at about 8 km/4 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District).
Dee Why is a suburb of northern Sydney, at about 18km/11mi north-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Dee Why caters a variety of dining and accommodation options to suit different needs and budgets.
South Head is the southern headland of the entrance to Sydney's Harbor, at the north of the suburb of Watsons Bay. Hornby Lighthouse, the third oldest lighthouse in New South Wales, is located in South Head.
