Port Hacking River is very popular among water-sports fans. The estuary and bays are used for many recreational activities such as surfing, wake-boarding, water skiing and scuba diving. Shiprock is a popular dive site. It is considered to be the best night dive in Sydney.
The site is appropriate for novice and advanced divers alike. The average depth here is at 12 m/39.4 ft and the maximum is at 20 m/65.6 ft. Visibility is medium and varies from 5 m/16.4 ft to 10 m/32.8 ft but it is better on high tide. Shiprock can be dived at both high or low tide, due to its position, inside Port Hacking.
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. Shiprock is home to an abundant marine life including blue groper, sea dragons, sea horses, morays, goat fish, wobbegong, Port Jackson sharks, luderick, giant cuttlefish, old wife, yellow-tail and angel fish to name just a few. It is a crowded spot, especially on weekends, so watch out for boat traffic.
Apart from diving, there is a variety of activities, attractions, restaurants and bars that lie on the streets around Cronulla. Note: be careful of the currents.
Manly is a suburb of northern Sydney. Historic landmarks, sandy beaches, hidden coves and impressive National Parks are certainly parts of the charm of this destination.
Whyalla is located on the western shore of upper Spencer Gulf, at 394 km/244 mi in the northwest of Adelaide, in South Australia. Dolphins and bird-life often frequent the waters, while the rocky coastline is a popular destination for scuba diving.
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.
Tenerife is a stunning island and the most populous of the seven Canary Islands. It is also the largest island of Macaronesia. Due to its natural beauty, Tenerife hosts approximately 5 million visitors every year from every corner of the world.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
The Kangaroo Island covers an area of approximately 4400 km²/1698.8 mi², located at 110 km/70 mi south-west of Adelaide and easily accessible by ferry or plane. A congregation of attractive small towns and fascinating wild Conservation parks, Kangaroo Island represents Australia's third largest Island.
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).
Manly is a suburb of northern Sydney. Historic landmarks, sandy beaches, hidden coves and impressive National Parks are certainly parts of the charm of this destination.
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.
Freshwater, also known as Harbord, is a suburb of northern Sydney. Freshwater beach is a sheltered beach break between Curl and Queenscliff.
Freshwater, also known as Harbord, is a suburb of northern Sydney. Freshwater beach is a sheltered beach break between Curl Curl and Queenscliff.
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 of northern Sydney. Historic landmarks, sandy beaches, hidden coves and impressive National Parks are certainly part of the charm of this destination. Sailing is one of many activities that visitors can choose from.
The Duckenfield was a steamer collier that sank in May 1889. The remains lie in about 21-23 m/68-75 ft along a rocky reef. It is considered to be one of the most notable shipwrecks in Sydney.
