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Coral Gardens

Also known as: Coral Gardens (Oudekraal)

The site centres on a bowl formed by a rocky promontory, a ridge and an inshore pinnacle, with more pinnacles further offshore and an air-bubble cave at about 8 m. Narrow gaps and swim-throughs lead between huge boulders, and Into the Blue describes an amphitheatre of coral walls with hottentot swirling overhead. Shore access from the Oudekraal picnic area means a long surface swim or a rope-assisted climb, and boats seldom go because of the distance. The site is very exposed, so it is only worth diving in good conditions.

Divesite facts

Categories
Reef, Pinnacle, Swim-throughs
Typical depth range
Down to 19 m
Coordinates
-33.9878, 18.3464

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Tags

reef pinnacle swim through soft coral anemones hottentot seabream air bubble cave boat and shore

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