| Coral
Gardens |
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| This site is very exposed and shallow so it is prone to strong surge but can be absolutely great on a good day. Coral Gardens is inside the Oudekraal Reserve and is one of the most beautiful sites on the Peninsula. You'll find both hard and soft coral in a range of brilliant colours here. There are also a lot of urchins and brightly coloured anemones. |  |
It is illegal to remove any coral and heavy fines are levied on transgressors. Average depth: 10m Maximum depth: 18m |
| How
to get there: It is a very steep scramble as a shore dive and is much easier to do by boat . To do a shore dive, turn off to Hottntots Huisie from Victoria Drive. You will need to pay an entrance fee at the gate. Follow the concrete drainage channel on the far side of the parking lot and then keep to the left on the little path. It is a rather steep scramble and you'll have to do some boulder hopping to get to the water's edge. From here it is about a 100m swim to a long, flattish rock. The dive site is behind this rock. |
