大潭港位於香港島的南邊海岸,擁有一個保護良好,較深的狗腿形入口,全長約3公里,港口寬約500米。 內灣四面環繞著陡峭的山丘,面積約16公頃。
The site is located on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island and comprises a well protected, deeply out, dog-leg shaped inlet some 3 km in total length and some 500 metres wide at its mouth. The inner bay is surrounded on all sides by steep hills. The area is about 16 hectares.