Northern Territory · 2 sites
Tiwi Islands dive sites
The Tiwi Islands north of Darwin have a handful of wrecks and reefs, dived occasionally by Darwin charters in the dry season. Permits are required and crocodiles are present.
- Sites
- 2
- Wrecks
- 2
- Shore
- 0
- Boat
- 2
- Beginner
- 0
- Deepest
- 16 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Neap-tide diving on the 1942 wrecks (Florence D, Don Isidro) is an expedition from Darwin and the dry-season window closes in October. Book through the Darwin technical operators.
Getting there
Charter from Darwin.
When to go
May to October on neap tides.
Water & suit
Summer 30-32 °C · winter 24-26 °C. 3 mm shorty or full lycra/stinger suit; full-length stinger suit essential October-May
Nearest chamber: Royal Darwin Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Tiwi, Darwin)
Most recorded marine life in Tiwi Islands
- Cod 1
- Reef fish 1
- Snapper 1
- Trevally 1
The most-dived sites in Tiwi Islands
Map of Tiwi Islands dive sites
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All 2 Tiwi Islands dive sites
All Tiwi Islands sites at a glance
2 sites in Tiwi Islands · click a column to sort
| Don Isidro | Wreck | Depth not published | Wreck specialty recommended | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Florence D | Wreck | Max 16 m | Wreck specialty recommended | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
Tiwi Islands diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Tiwi Islands?
Charter from Darwin.
When is the best time to dive Tiwi Islands?
May to October on neap tides.
How many dive sites are there in Tiwi Islands?
2 documented sites, including 2 wrecks. The deepest reaches 16 m.
How cold is the water in Tiwi Islands?
Typically 30-32 °C in summer and 24-26 °C in winter. Most divers wear 3 mm shorty or full lycra/stinger suit; full-length stinger suit essential October-May.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Tiwi Islands?
Royal Darwin Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Tiwi, Darwin). In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
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