Apart from breathtaking views of the Sydney CBD and the Pacific Ocean, there are several excellent dive sites all along this section. The Royal Shepherd is one of them.
The spot is located outside Sydney Harbour, off South Head. The Royal Shepherd sank in 1890 and now lies at a depth of 27 m/88.5 ft. The visibility is good on high tide and it can be dived by advanced divers.
Water temperature is up to 21°C/69.8°F in summer and early autumn months and between 14-18°C/57.2-64.4°F in winter. Expect to see the engine, boiler, drive-shaft and propeller throughout the area. Apart from the wreck, divers may come across with moray eels, cuttlefish, some species of leatherjackets and bullseyes.
Note: book a boat dive in one of the many scuba schools located in the area.
Seawolves Cove is a rocky spot for scuba diving, located in Marion Bay, Yorke Peninsula. Minimum winter temperatures average around 4°C/39.2°F and the maximum can reach 40°C/104°F during summer.
Newquay is a town, seaside resort and fishing port in Cornwall, located on the North Atlantic coast of Cornwall. If you want to get a whole new underwater experience, then join the Newquay scuba diving teams.
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.
The Virgin Islands of the United States, or the U.S. Virgin Islands lie in the Caribbean Sea, east of Puerto Rico. This group of islands consist of the main islands of Saint Thomas, which is home to the capital city of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saint John, Saint Croix, Water Island and other surrounding minor islands.The climate here is classified as tropical savanna climate, mostly affected by moderate trade winds.
The Virgin Islands of the United States, or the U.S. Virgin Islands lie in the Caribbean Sea, east of Puerto Rico. This group of islands consist of the main islands of Saint Thomas, which is home to the capital city of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Saint John, Saint Croix, Water Island and other surrounding minor islands.The climate here is classified as tropical savanna climate, mostly affected by moderate trade winds.
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.
Bondi beach is the widest and most famous beach in the Sydney region. It is located in the suburb of Bondi, at just 7 km/4 mi from the center of Sydney. At the east side of the beach lies the north Bondi rocks which attrack snorkeling enthusiasts.
Mona Vale is a suburb in northern Sydney, at about 28 km/17 mi in the north of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Mona Vale beach streches at about 1 km/1093.6 yd in between the broad rock platform that divides it from the Basin on the north side and the Warriewood beach, on the south side. This spot provides you with good facilities and a picnic area.
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.
Coogee is a beach-side suburb of Sydney, at about 8 km/4 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District).
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.
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-sport enthusiasts.
One of Sydney's most popular dive sites is Camp Cove beach. Located at the southern shore of Sydney's Harbor, Camp Cove is a small sheltered beach of only 250 m/820 ft long. Apart from breathtaking views of the Sydney's CBD and the Pacific Ocean, Camp Cove beach offers a variety of water sports.
Little Bay is a coastal suburb of Sydney, at about 14 km/9 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Little Bay beach nestles between headlands to the south and north, providing with a good shelter from prevailing sea conditions. The SS Kelloe is located at about 1.3 km/0.14 mi off the suburb of Little Bay.
