Evoralls Point lies in Recherche Bay near the site of the old Catamaran coal mines, which operated in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Marine Life Network guide describes a shallow dive in 2-4 m with seaweed gardens, reef fish and a mud bottom scattered with lumps of coal, and rates it suitable for beginners. Ashore, an old steam truck lies rusting in the scrub and an old boiler marks the access route.

The point also gives access to Waterhole Cove and Coalbins Bay, where coal was once loaded, and the guide mentions possible remnants of the 1880 whaler Offley. Underwater, the seaweed gardens support wrasse, leatherjackets, weedfish and juvenile fish, while the mud and coal-strewn bottom hosts sea stars, crabs and small burrowing animals. It is more a historical exploration than a scenic reef, best done as a snorkel or relaxed shallow dive.

The guide warns about mosquitoes on the scrubby walk in. Recherche Bay is steeped in history: the French expedition under Bruni d'Entrecasteaux anchored here in 1792 and 1793, and the bay later hosted whaling stations, timber getters and coal miners. Any artefacts – from the mining era or a possible whaler wreck – are protected and must be left in place.

The far south has no dive shop or air fills – bring filled cylinders from Hobart or Kingston – and mobile coverage is patchy, so carry a VHF radio and leave a trip plan. Campers at Cockle Creek can easily combine it with Fisher Point and Kellys Rocks for a few days of relaxed diving.

Recherche Bay is at the end of the Huon Highway and the gravel road beyond Southport and Lune River, about 2 hours (110 km) south of Hobart; it is Australia's southernmost road-accessible coastline. The Catamaran River boat ramp at the southern end of the bay is the usual launch; Cockle Creek has camping and is the start of the South Coast Track. The Marine Life Network guide says very fit shore divers can reach Evoralls Point along the old mine access road through the scrub – an old boiler marks the way and an old steam truck lies rusting nearby – but most divers use a boat from the Catamaran River ramp, a short run.

The far south – Port Esperance, Southport and Recherche Bay – opens southward to the Southern Ocean. Southerly and south-westerly swell and strong southerly winds make the exposed sites unworkable and quickly reduce visibility, while northerly and light westerly winds give calm water. Sheltered bays such as Port Esperance and inner Recherche Bay remain diveable in moderate conditions.

Weather changes rapidly and fronts arrive every few days; plan around high-pressure systems in late summer and autumn and watch for south-westerly changes. Inner Recherche Bay around Evoralls Point is relatively sheltered.

Snorkel or dive the seaweed gardens along the point at 2-4 m, then explore Waterhole Cove or Coalbins Bay, looking for coal lumps and possible whaler remains on the mud.

No regular operator; private boats and club expeditions. Underwater Adventures Tasmania runs occasional far-south trips (the Acteons are mentioned by Go Dive Tasmania as a kelp-diving area).