Cottages By The Sea
Depth: 6m
Experience: Level: 1
Site layout:
-The reef is 150 - 200m from shore
-It rises into a wall to within 4 metres of the surface
-This is where the best diving is encountered
-Undercut caves are found at the base of the wall, which twists and turns, disappearing and
reappearing often
-The reef extends past the wall right out to the shipping channel
Points of interest:
-A great site for photography, including macro
-Remains of Lonsdale pier can be found here
Bottom composition: Flat, sandy bottom, small wall covered in growth
Water movement/currents: Can be dived on either slack or ebb tide
Hazards: Current, boat traffic - popular salmon fishing area
Entry & Exit technique: -Can be dived from shore although it is a long swim. Much easier to dive it from a boat.
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