Southern Tasmania Dive Sites
These are some of the dive sites that TSAC members have visited. There are some spectacular temperate water locations with colourful sponges, kelp gardens, shipwrecks, seals, schools of butterfly perch and salmon, caves and boulder fields, walls of zoanthids and maybe even a handfish amongst the unique features of diving in southern Tasmania.
Dive Site:
Bellerive Beach
Description:
Bellerive
Dive Site:
Betsey Island Wrecks
Description:
Ship graveyard where numerous ships and
sections of the old Hobart floating bridge
have been scuttled. Depth is about 25 metres
with visibility generally 'poor' to about 5
metres
Dive Site:
Bicheno
Description:
Around Governors Island is some of Tasmania's most amazing dive
sites. With over 15 sites to dive only 5 minutes off shore,
Bicheno caters for all dive levels from beginner through to
instructor.
Dive Site:
Black Rock
Description:
Black Rock is located off Brown Mountain,
which is accessed out from Carnarvon Bay
(Port Arthur). Diving is to depths 50m+ with
awesome deep water growth including extensive
Sea Whip Gardens as well as large rock
structure deep overhangs etc. An awesome
site, but its exposed location makes it
subject to weather from most directions.
Dive Site:
Blackmans Bay - Northern end
Description:
A easy shore dive which is renowned for Weedy
Sea Dragons, Sea horses and varieties of fish
life. Maximum depth is about 8 metres in
front of the Blowhole
The rocks ledges form small vertical walls
which are bounded by the sandy bottom.
Dive flag is a must due to boating activity
in the area.
Dive Site:
Blackmans Bay - Southern End
Description:
This is a interesting shore dive, following the rocks out to
the point where depths are around 8 metres. Usually
good fish life and small rock formations with crevices to
explore
Dive Site:
Boat Handling
Description:
The intention is to update peoples skills in handling
boats by practicing basic skills in mooring and position
the boat.
Dive Site:
Cape Queen Elizabeth, Bruny Island
Description:
Great dive site to depths of 40 metres. very
good fish life and sponges. Due to exposed
nature of the site, very weather dependent
and divers can expect some surge to be evident.
Dive Site:
Cathedral Caves
Description:
This is an iconic dive site and recognised as
one of the best sea underwater cave systems
in Australia. The system comprises of large
caves and a maze of smaller passages, with
depths to about 15 metres. Divers must
exercise caution and only proceed into those
areas of the cave that match their level of
experience. For exploring the deeper,
narrower passages, supplementary air is
strongly recommended. Torches are required
Dive Site:
Charlotte Cove
Description:
A good easy dive with depths less than 10 metres.
Dive Site:
Cloudy Bay, Bruny Island
Description:
The south and south east coastline of Bruny comprises
very high cliffs and some substantial reefs. In good
weather it is absolutely superb area to explore
Dive Site:
COMBINED CLUBS WEEKEND
Description:
This is an annual event held at Bicheno where clubs get
together for a weekend of diving and social events
Dive Site:
Cray Fish Point, Taroona
Description:
An interesting dive site, located off the
eastern end of Taroona Beach. The area is a
marine reserve, so as the name suggests,
plenty of large Cray Fish about.
The reef extends well out into the river and
depths can reach 11 meters, but most
interesting areas are shallower than that.
Dive Flag and SMB's are required as boat
activity is common in the area
Dive Site:
Deep Glen Bay
Description:
Deep Glen Bay provides shelter in N through
to Westerly conditions, but is significantly
affected by S-SE swell. The North Wall
allows depths of diving from 15-40m, with a
prolific cover of Sponges, Invertebrates and
fish life. Deep Glen Bay is often the only
possible dive site when conditions are
affected by Northerly winds.
Dive Site:
Dial a Buddy
Description:
No club events are planned for this period,
so if you wish to go for a dive, call a
buddy, or use our FaceBook site to contact
others who might be interested.


