Tasmania · 15 sites
Huon & Far South dive sites
South of Hobart the Huon estuary and the far south coast around Cockle Creek, Recherche Bay and Southport are cold, wild and rarely dived, with wrecks, kelp and clear water when the weather allows. Maatsuyker Island, off the south coast, is an expedition destination.
- Sites
- 15
- Wrecks
- 5
- Shore
- 3
- Boat
- 9
- Beginner
- 8
- Deepest
- 20 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026The far south (Recherche Bay, Actaeon Island) needs settled weather that spring rarely provides; the Huon's sheltered sites work on calm days in 11 °C water. February–May for the exposed coast.
Getting there
One to two hours south of Hobart; private boats and occasional club trips.
When to go
February to May.
Water & suit
Summer 14-18 °C · winter 10-13 °C. Drysuit strongly recommended year-round; 7 mm semi-dry or two-piece 7 mm wetsuit with hood and gloves is the minimum in summer
Nearest chamber: Royal Hobart Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Hobart CBD); DAN emergency hotline 1800 088 200
Most recorded marine life in Huon & Far South
- Leatherjackets 14
- Wrasse 14
- Magpie morwong 11
- Bastard trumpeter 6
- Juvenile fish 6
- Rock lobster 6
- Sponges 5
- Ascidians 4
- Sea stars 4
- Weedy seadragons 4
- Abalone 3
- Crabs 3
- Crayweed 3
- Weedfish 3
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The most-dived sites in Huon & Far South
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Huon & Far South
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 Huon & Far South plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Huon & Far South's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Ninepin Point Marine ReserveShore/Rock Platform · Max 10 m · Open Water
- Evoralls Point (Recherche Bay)Reef · Max 4 m · Snorkel/Any
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Huon & Far South for, including Katherine Sharer Wreck.
- Katherine Sharer WreckWreck · Max 15 m · Open Water
- Actaeon IslandIsland · Max 15 m · Open Water
Day 3 · Deeper or further
For divers with the certification and the weather: the deeper walls, pinnacles or less-visited sites of Huon & Far South.
- Fisher Point (Recherche Bay)Reef · Max 15 m · Open Water
- Blubber Head (Port Esperance)Reef · Max 10 m · Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Huon & Far South
All Tasmania operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Go Dive Tasmania
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Hobart · Hobart & Derwent · TAS
A Tasmanian business providing training, equipment and service support for cold-water diving.
godivetas.com.au · (03) 6231 9749
Full serviceTrainingRetail6 services123 sites
Tasmanian Divers North
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Launceston · Tasmania North & North-West · TAS
A northern Tasmanian operation serving the Bass Strait coastline and local diving community.
tasdivers.com.au · (03) 6229 1020
TrainingFull service3 services100 sites
Underwater Adventures Tasmania
Reported closedBattery Point · Bruny Island & D'Entrecasteaux Channel · TAS
Reported permanently closed on Tripadvisor; last reviews 2013; formerly ran from Battery Point jetty (underwateradventures.com.au).
18 sites
Map of Huon & Far South dive sites
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12 pinned sites. Pins marked approximate on their pages show the general area only; not for navigation.
All 15 Huon & Far South dive sites
All Huon & Far South sites at a glance
15 sites in Huon & Far South · click a column to sort
| Actaeon Island | Island | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Black Reef (Recherche Bay) | Reef | Max 6 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Blubber Head (Port Esperance) | Reef | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Butts Reef | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Charlotte Cove | Reef | Max 6 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Evoralls Point (Recherche Bay) | Reef | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Fisher Point (Recherche Bay) | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Katherine Sharer Wreck | Wreck | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Kellys Rocks (Recherche Bay) | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Lady Bay (Southport) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Lomas Point Reef | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Ninepin Point Marine Reserve | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Southport Convict Cemetery | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Sterile Island (Wallace wreck) | Island | Max 9 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Wrack Bay (Garretts Bight) | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
Huon & Far South diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Huon & Far South?
One to two hours south of Hobart; private boats and occasional club trips.
When is the best time to dive Huon & Far South?
February to May.
How many dive sites are there in Huon & Far South?
15 documented sites, including 5 wrecks and 3 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 20 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Huon & Far South?
Yes, 8 sites are 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 Huon & Far South?
Typically 14-18 °C in summer and 10-13 °C in winter. Most divers wear drysuit strongly recommended year-round; 7 mm semi-dry or two-piece 7 mm wetsuit with hood and gloves is the minimum in summer.
Which dive centres operate in Huon & Far South?
Go Dive Tasmania, Tasmanian Divers North, Underwater Adventures Tasmania are recorded as running sites in Huon & Far South. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Huon & Far South?
Royal Hobart Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Hobart CBD); DAN emergency hotline 1800 088 200. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.