Due to the colder southern ocean waters, a wetsuit is often required for skin-diving or scuba diving activities or for any prolonged periods in the water, even during the warmer summer months. Air refills for scuba tanks are available at various locations throughout Yorke Peninsula.
However, there is only a diving school which is based in Adelaide, organizing scuba diving in Althorpe Island, accessible by boat from Marion Bay. The spot is recommended only for advanced practitioners. The max depth of the dive spot is at 131 ft/40 m while the average visibility is up to 49 ft/15 m long.
Usually there are no underground currents so let yourself to be seduced by the beauty and the variety of the marine life of the spot: seals, bulls-eyes fishes, Blue Devils fishes, boar-fishes and crayfishes. Accommodation options and leisure activities are located in Marion Bay, while the Innes National Park gives you a good chance to redefine your touch with nature.
The Illes Medes (in Catalan) or Ilsas Medas (in Spanish) is a wonderful small group of seven islets in the northwest Mediterranean Sea. They are situated east of the coastal town of L'Estartit.
The Bazaruto Archipelago is a group of six dune islands in Mozambique, namely Bazaruto, Benguera, Magaruque, Banque, Santa Carolina and Shell. The island complex is situated at 750 km/466 mi from Maputo. Known as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean", the Archipelago is an island resort that hosts a protected and abundant marine life. The climate here is characterized by wet and dry seasons.
Zanzibar Island overlooking the Indian Ocean is a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania, in East Africa. The proximity to the equator creates very pleasant air and water temperatures, helping to thrive a very rich and wide biodiversity in the Island's water. These conditions make Zanzibar a perfect scuba diving spot.
Brac Island is located in the Adriatic Sea and it is the largest island in Dalmatia, close to the Croatian shoreline. With an unspoiled natural environment, Brac island's landscapes are dominated by numerous coves and isolated beaches with the clearest waters and amazing limestone round valleys and hills, covered with pine and fig trees.
Victoria is the second-smallest state of Australia. It borders with New South Wales to the north and Tasman Sea to the east. The unique combination of spectacular coastline, pristine beaches, numerous national parks, dense forests and mountains attract visitors all year long and offer a plethora of activities to sport lovers.
Port Hacking is located in southern Sydney, at about 30 km/19 mi south of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). The area to the north of Port Hacking is more developed than the area to the south, which forms the northern boundary of the Royal National Park. It is south of Cronulla and northeast of Bundeena.
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Willyama is a thrilling spot with a wreck for scuba diving, located in Marion Bay, Yorke Peninsula. This 2705 tons of steamer met its fate in 1897 at Rhino's Head Marion Bay. A mast sticks out of the water and the rest of the wreck lies scattered around the bottom.
Adelaide, the liveliest city in Australia, is the capital of South Australia state. It 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. Prospect Hill is located behind Kuitpo Forest, leading down Blackfellows Creek Road to Mt Magnificent Conservation Park
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.
Adelaide, the liveliest city in Australia, is the capital of South Australia state and 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. The climate is considered to be Mediterranean, with dry and hot summers when temperatures can reach up to 42°C/107.60°F, and humid and cool winters with frequent rainfalls.
Gap is an exciting spot for scuba diving, located in Marion Bay, Yorke Peninsula. This spot is usually combined with the Willyama spot where a wreck of 1897 is located at Rhino's Head of Marion Bay.
Adelaide, the liveliest city in Australia, is the capital of South Australia state. It is situated on the Adelaide Plains and more specifically at the north side of Fleurieu Peninsula. It is built next to Torrens River and is surrounded by the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Gulf St Vincent. Fox Creek is situated at 34.8 km/21.6 mi from Adelaide CBD.
Adelaide, the liveliest city in Australia, is the capital of South Australia state and is situated on the Adelaide Plains and more specifically at the north side of Fleurieu Peninsula.
