Usual access is from the shore, as there is a long boat ride from the nearest publicly accessible launch site. Park at the side of Faure Marine drive (R44) at the paved parking bay. The path starts at the first of the wire-bound gabion retaining walls about 90 m to the south of the parking area and is rugged and fairly steep. Entry and exit at the large dark grey rock outcrop. Choose your own spot to suit the tide and sea state. There is a fairly sheltered spot on the north east side of the outcrop just inshore of the long ridge which extends to the right as a breakwater. The ledge in this angle is often a good entry and exit point if the tide is suitable. Alternative access by boat from Rooi-els slipway if you are a local resident, or from Gordon's Bay (about 15 km)

• Bottom of the path to CT dive site Blousteen - View from the bottom of the path to Blouklip
• Entry area at CT dive site Blousteen - The north side of the Blouklip ridge from the bottom of the path
• Alternative exit at CT dive site Blousteen - The alternative exit area to the south west of the ridge

What to see in Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Blouklip

Marine life

• Gas flame nudibranchs at Blouklip DSC08863 - Gas flame nudibranchs
• Salmon pink sponge in bulky morph at Blouklip DSC08861 - This sponge is more common as an encrusting morph
• Scribbled nudibranch at Blouklip DSC08912 - Scribbled nudibranch
• Seal at Blouklip DSC08848 - Cape fur seal

Photography

Macro photography is most likely to produce good results

Routes

No particular routes recommended.

Stay safe as a Muslim in Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay/Blouklip

Hazards

Shore access requires a long walk down a steep path and a slightly tricky entry and exit.

Skills

No special skills required. The area is suitable for snorkelling.

Equipment

No special equipment recommended.

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