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.

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Dive Site:
Bellerive Beach

Description:
Bellerive

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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

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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

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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.

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