The North Coast - Jewel of the Zulu Kingdom
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Dive Sites
-Map of North Coast Dive Sites-
Sheffield Reefs
Salt Rock. Pass the Salt Rock Hotel, right into Osborne
Dr. and
right into Hugh Dent Rd. Turn into Sheffield Rd for 4km.
Park and
walk to the beach.
Average depth is 9m. Two reefs running
parallel to the shore and each
other. Varied and plentiful fish life and crustaceans are
found.
Tiffany s Reef
Salt Rock. Located 500m north of the Salt Rock Hotel and about 200m offshore. Average depth is 8 m. Scuba dives from shore are only recommended for experienced divers. A flattish reef with sandy gullies at the outer edge popular spot for spearfishing.
Big Bream Reef
Ballito. About 500m south of Thompson's Bay tidal pool and
50m
offshore.
Average depth is 7m. This small reef has become a
popular
spearfishing spot.
Lemonfish Reef
Ballito. Entrance to the beach is from the alley between
La
Mystique
and the bay developments. Approximately 150m offshore.
Average
depth is 4m. Small but densely populated reef with
colourful
fish life. An excellent crayfishing spot. A boat dive may
be easier
as the entry and exit through a gap in the rocks is quite
tricky.
La Mercy
La Mercy. About 200 - 300m south of the Sea Belle
Restaurant and 600m
offshore. Average depth is 12m.
The reef runs parallel to
the shore and teems with fish and marine
life. The shore dive is only recommended for very
experienced and fit
divers.
DOLPHIN & WHALE VIEWING
There are boat expeditions where one can go out to sea and
see dolphins, whales and other marine mammals in their
natural environment.
Dive Nautique
North Coast
(082)5532834/ 0847020973
Dolphin Adventures
Westbrook
0832691793
Umhlanga Dolphin Viewing
Umhlanga
0836591694 - Debbie
The
following is a list of KZN registered 'Dive
Operators':
African
Watersports Aliwal
Andy
Cobb Eco Diving cc
Dive
Dimension
Dive Nautique
Dolphin Adventures
Landers Dive
Centre
Meridian Dive
Centre
Rocktail Bay
Dive Centre
Scuba
International
Sea Escapes
Sodwana Bay Lodge Scuba
Centre
The Whaler Dive Centre
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