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.
North Head is the northern headland of the entrance to Sydney Harbour. All along this section there are several excellent dive sites.
Ushuaia is the capital city of the Tierra del Fuego province in Patagonia, commonly referred as the southernmost city in the world, being also an important naval base. It is located in a wide open bay, on the south coast of Isla Grande de Terra del Fuego and bordered in the north by the Martial mountain range.
Santa Catarina State, in southern Brazil, consist of a continental part and it is surrounded by a number of small islands which are excellent destinations for scuba diving.
Wardang Island, also known as Wauraltee Island, is a small island of 20 km²/7.7 mi² in the Spencer Gulf, at 10 km/6 mi in the northwestern coast of Port Victoria on the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia.
Shanzu Beach is located at the Northern coast of Mombasa. Its beach lies along the shimmering waters of the Mombasa marine park along Shanzu beach, at 30 km/18 mi from Mombasa town. The spot beach is environmental friendly and has moorings installed for any anchoring damage.
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.
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.
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.
Manly is a suburb in northern Sydney. On the harbor side of Manly, snorkelers will have the opportunity to witness an amazing marine life.
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North Head is the northern headland of the entrance to Sydney Harbor. All along this section, there are several excellent dive sites.
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.
The Apartments is located at the north of Sydney Harbor, just off Long Reef. This site is considered to be the best reef dive site on the north shore.
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