The Leap is another great shore dive in the Kurnell National Park, between the Steps and Cape Solander. To reach the dive site, find the small parking area on the right side of the road, after the Steps car park. The average depth here is at 18 m/59.1 ft and the maximum depth is at 22 m/72.2 ft.
Visibility is good and ranges from 1o m/32.8 ft to 30 m/98.4 ft long. 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.
The dive site is suitable for more experienced divers. The ideal time to dive this spot is on an incoming tide. The marine life is abundant with lots of weedy sea dragons amongst the kelp, giant cuttlefish, octopus, southern calamari, moray eel, blue groper, eagle rays, Port Jackson shark, schools of yellowtail, catfish as well as a wide range of nudibranch. It is a crowded spot, especially during weekends.
Last but not least, you are required to pay an entry fee to the park. Note: be careful of other divers, boat traffic and the path down the cliff.
Lake Baikal is a rift lake, situated in the south of the region of Siberia, between the Republic of Buryatiya to the southeast and the Irkutsk Oblast to the northwest.
Pulau Tiga is located at 48 km/30 mi in the south of Kota Kinabalu and became well known due to the "Survivor" series, hosting the setting of "Survivor Borneo", the first American season of the show. Scuba diving in Pulau Tiga is open to all levels of divers and is a prime location for macro lovers and underwater photography. The spot is believed to have been formed by the eruption of several mud volcanoes and is at 100 m/328 ft above sea level.
The Turks and Caicos Islands lie in the Lucayan Archipelago and are a British Overseas Territory consisting of eight islands: West Caicos, Providenciales, East Caicos, South Caicos, North and Middle Caicos, Grand Turk and Saly Cay. Only East and West Caicos are uninhabited. Apart from a superb tourist destination, they are also well-known as an offshore financial center. The climate of the islands is classified as marine tropical, providing relatively consistent temperatures throughout the year.
Tampa is a big city located near Mexico Gulf, on the west coast of Florida. It is surrounded by two bodies of water that flow into the Gulf of Mexico, offering a subtropical climate, with hot humid days during summer and light freezes during winter.
Bermuda, also known as the Bermudas, is situated off the east coast of the United States. It might seem as a long distance destination, but in fact it is less than 2 hours away from most eastern US airports. Bermuda enjoys a humid subtropical climate, with mild and windy winters and hot summers.The island is divided into nine parishes and two incorporated municipalities. Hamilton is the capital city of Bermuda. It is a wonderful, harbor city full of sights of historical interest, beautiful gardens and incredible restaurants.
Mombasa Marine Park & Reserve is located along the east coast of Kenya. The marine park covers an area of 6 mi/10 km (around 2,500 ac/10.12 km²) and the reserve a massive area of 124 mi/200 km square (around 49,400 ac/199.91 km²). Since it is located close to most of all the touristic areas, its beaches are one of the most visited and a great deal of activities take place at the same time.
Tamarama is a beachside suburb of Sydney, at about 7 km/4 mi in the east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Mckenzies is a little bay of about 100 m/328 ft long, that is highly dependent upon the sand banks that is gathered here during storms.
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.
Dee Why is a suburb of northern Sydney, at about 18 km/11 mi in the north-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Dee Why caters for a variety of dining and accommodation options to suit different needs and budgets.
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On the northern beaches of Manly, Shelley/Shelly beach is popular for its amazing marine life and its great facilities.
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 a good shelter from prevailing sea conditions. It is a great and easy dive site.
Maroubra is a beach-side suburb of Sydney, at about 10 km/6 mi in the south-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Maroubra beach lies between the arms of Maroubra Bay and provides a number of local facilities such as picnic areas, good restaurants and cafes.
Narrabeen is a suburb in northern Sydney, at about 23 km/14 mi north-east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District).
