Flagstaff is an excellent shallow dive, on the harbor side of North Head. The maximum depth is about 12 m/39 ft and it is appropriate for less experienced divers. Water temperature is up to 21°C/69.8°F degrees in summer and early autumn months and between 14-18°C/57.2-64.4°F in winter.
The visibility here is a little below average. As you dive north you are able to see port jackson sharks, cuttlefish, weedy sea dragons, stingrays and blind sharks. Finally, lucky divers may come across with a fairy penguin as the colony is close by. Apart from diving, there is a variety of activities, attractions, restaurants and bars available along Sydney’s northern peninsula.
Note: book a boat dive in one of the many scuba schools located in the area.
Kailua Kona is located in the North Kona District, Hawaii. It is a lively seaside town with sunny tropical weather all year long and lies at the bottom of the Hualalai Volcano.
Point Turton is a delightful town which overlooks the calm waters of Hardwicke Bay. The town is situated only two and a half hours from Adelaide and it offers miles of white sand beaches, reefs for walking and shell collecting opportunities.
Aruba is situated in the southern Caribbean Sea, in the Leeward Antilles. Leeward Antilles is a group of islands in the southern side of Lesser Antilles. Aruba together with Bonaire and Curaçao, 2 other islands, form a group named ''ABC Islands''. The capital city of Aruba is Oranjestad.
Antigua is an island in the Eastern Caribbean, that is located in the middle of the Leeward Islands. Antigua is a favorite destination for divers because it provides with excellent conditions for diving, combined with a large number of dive spots. Carpenter's Hall is a very interesting dive spot.
Shi Cheng or ''Lions City'', situated in eastern China, nearby Shanghai, lies for the last 60 years in the bottom of Qiandao Lake. Although the inhabitants of the town had to leave their home place, divers from all over the world found the beginning for new, exciting underwater adventures.
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.
Botany Bay is located in Sydney, at about 13 km/8.1 mi in the south of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Botany Bay has an amazing marine life and the area around its entrance is very popular for scuba diving. The Tribars or The Container Wall is one of the many dive sites available on the spot.
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.
Kurnell is a suburb in southern Sydney, at about 22 km/14 mi in the south of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Kurnell is on the southern headland of Botany Bay, just opposite the suburb of La Perouse. Kurnell boasts some of Sydney’s top dive sites.
Whale beach is a beachside suburb in northern Sydney, at about 40 km/24 mi north of Sydney CBD (Central Business District). A beautiful beach holiday location that provides with many accommodation options, stylish cafes and good restaurants.
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.
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.
Palm Beach is a beach-side suburb in northern Sydney, at about 41 km/25 mi in the north of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). It is considered to be the jewel of Sydney's northern peninsula, that offers a plethora of activities, such as surfing, fishing, diving and sailing. A beautiful beach holiday location that provides with many accommodation options, stylish cafes and good restaurants.
Now in its 11th month of global tour and after visiting already 7 venues across 3 continents, the 2015 Extreme Sailing Series™ will drop curtain – or sails, if you prefer – in one of the world's biggest and of exquisite beauty natural harbours, in Sydney, Australia.
