Tasmania · 11 sites
Flinders Island & Furneaux Group dive sites
The Furneaux Group in eastern Bass Strait is wreck country: the Sydney Cove (1797), the Farsund and dozens of others lie around the islands, and the granite coast has kelp, sponges and seals. Access is by private boat and the islands see a handful of divers a year.
- Sites
- 11
- Wrecks
- 6
- Shore
- 1
- Boat
- 8
- Beginner
- 1
- Deepest
- 15 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026January–April is the Furneaux season; spring is windy and the crossings and charters are few. Plan for summer.
Getting there
Fly to Flinders Island from Launceston; bring everything you need.
When to go
January to April in settled weather.
Water & suit
Summer 16-18 °C · winter 12-13 °C. 7 mm wetsuit with hood, gloves and boots (or semi-dry); drysuit common, especially May-October
Nearest chamber: Royal Hobart Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Hobart) via aeromedical retrieval from Flinders Island; The Alfred (Melbourne) is the alternative. DAN 1800 088 200
Most recorded marine life in Flinders Island & Furneaux Group
- Leatherjackets 5
- Reef fish 4
- Wrasse 4
- Magpie perch 3
- Colourful invertebrates 2
- Small reef fish 2
- Sponges 2
- Crayfish (large) 1
- Delicate seaweeds 1
- Juvenile scalyfin 1
- Large crayfish 1
- Mado 1
- Old wife (abundant) 1
- Sand 1
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The most-dived sites in Flinders Island & Furneaux Group
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Flinders Island & Furneaux Group
Built from the sites in this region: an easy start, the signature dives, then something deeper or further. Swap days around the weather; the site pages say which winds and swell close each one.
Build your own Flinders Island & Furneaux Group plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Flinders Island & Furneaux Group's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Trousers Point (Flinders Island)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 15 m · Open Water
- Twelve Hour Point (Flinders Island)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 5 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Flinders Island & Furneaux Group for, including Cambridgeshire (Night Island).
- Cambridgeshire (Night Island)Wreck · Max 12 m · Open Water
- Sydney Cove (Preservation Island)Wreck · Max 4 m · Snorkel/Any
Day 3 · Deeper or further
For divers with the certification and the weather: the deeper walls, pinnacles or less-visited sites of Flinders Island & Furneaux Group.
- Stanley Point (Flinders Island)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 15 m · Advanced Open Water
- Babel Island Fossil DiveReef · Depth not published · Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Flinders Island & Furneaux Group
All Tasmania operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Flinders Island Dive
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Emita · Flinders Island & Furneaux Group · TAS
Gear hire/service and charters based at Emita, west coast of Flinders Island.
flindersislanddive.com.au · 0428 598 529
11 sites
Latitude Charters
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Whitemark · Flinders Island & Furneaux Group · TAS
Boat charter operator (fishing/sightseeing); diving not listed on site.
latitudecharters.com.au · 0409 031 438
11 sites
Rockjaw Tours
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Whitemark · Flinders Island & Furneaux Group · TAS
Fishing, hunting and history tours on Flinders Island; diving not offered.
rockjawtours.com.au · 0427 596 506
11 sites
Map of Flinders Island & Furneaux Group dive sites
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All 11 Flinders Island & Furneaux Group dive sites
All Flinders Island & Furneaux Group sites at a glance
11 sites in Flinders Island & Furneaux Group · click a column to sort
| Babel Island Fossil Dive | Reef | Depth not published | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Cambridgeshire (Night Island) | Wreck | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| G.W. Wolff (Prime Seal Island) | Wreck | Max 5 m | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Gaudelette (Cape Barren Island) | Wreck | Max 8 m | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Goose Island (Furneaux) | Island | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Litherland (Clarke Island) | Wreck | Max 8 m | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Stanley Point (Flinders Island) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Sydney Cove (Preservation Island) | Wreck | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat | Expedition |
| Thunder and Lightning Bay Reef | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Trousers Point (Flinders Island) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Twelve Hour Point (Flinders Island) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
Flinders Island & Furneaux Group diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Flinders Island & Furneaux Group?
Fly to Flinders Island from Launceston; bring everything you need.
When is the best time to dive Flinders Island & Furneaux Group?
January to April in settled weather.
How many dive sites are there in Flinders Island & Furneaux Group?
11 documented sites, including 6 wrecks and 1 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 15 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Flinders Island & Furneaux Group?
Yes, 1 site is rated beginner. Look for the green Beginner tag in the list below, and check the weather notes on each page before diving.
How cold is the water in Flinders Island & Furneaux Group?
Typically 16-18 °C in summer and 12-13 °C in winter. Most divers wear 7 mm wetsuit with hood, gloves and boots (or semi-dry); drysuit common, especially May-October.
Which dive centres operate in Flinders Island & Furneaux Group?
Flinders Island Dive, Latitude Charters, Rockjaw Tours are recorded as running sites in Flinders Island & Furneaux Group. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Flinders Island & Furneaux Group?
Royal Hobart Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Hobart) via aeromedical retrieval from Flinders Island; The Alfred (Melbourne) is the alternative. DAN 1800 088 200. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.