Aliwal Shoal
The Aliwal Shoal is a rocky reef which is the remains of an ancient sand dune approximately 5 kilometres off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The reef is inhabited by many kinds of hard and soft corals and other marine invertebrates, and a variety of tropical and subtropical fish species.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Umkomaas and Scottburgh.
Craigieburn
Suburb
Craigieburn is a small town located on the South Coast… Craigieburn is situated 8 km northwest of Aliwal Shoal.
Aliwal Shoal
- Shoal
- Description: rocky reef off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Category: landform
- Location
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Latitude
-30.26041° or 30° 15′ 38″ south
Longitude
30.82509° or 30° 49′ 30″ east
Open location code
4GXGPRQG+R2
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In Other Languages
From Afrikaans to Spanish—“Aliwal Shoal” goes by many names.
- Afrikaans: “Aliwal-bank”
- Dutch: “Aliwal Shoal”
- German: “Aliwal Shoal”
- Spanish: “Aliwal Shoal”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Clausthal and Widenham.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Green Point and Blameys Bay.
KwaZulu-Natal: Highlights
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