Tasmania · 4 sites
Kent Group dive sites
Deal, Erith and Dover islands in the middle of Bass Strait form Tasmania's most remote marine reserve, with kelp forests, sea caves, seals and clear water. It is visited by yachts and expedition boats.
- Sites
- 4
- Wrecks
- 2
- Shore
- 0
- Boat
- 4
- Beginner
- 0
- Deepest
- 20 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Deal Island and the Kent Group are a summer (January–April) expedition by charter or private vessel from Flinders Island or Victoria; spring crossings are rough.
Getting there
Private boat or expedition charter from Flinders Island or Victoria.
When to go
January to April.
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: The Alfred (Melbourne) via aeromedical retrieval - likely fastest from central Bass Strait; Royal Hobart Hospital is the Tasmanian option. DAN 1800 088 200
Most recorded marine life in Kent Group
- Leatherjackets 3
- Wrasse 3
- Magpie perch 2
- Schooling fish 2
- Abalone 1
- Anemones 1
- Barber perch 1
- Bryozoans 1
- Butterfly perch 1
- Colourful encrusting growth 1
- Crayfish 1
- Cup corals 1
- Encrusting organisms 1
- Gorgonians 1
The most-dived sites in Kent Group
Suggested trip
A 2-day dive trip to Kent 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 Kent Group plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with the gentler sites while you get used to local conditions and the operator's routine.
- SS Karitane (Squally Cove)Wreck · Depth not published · Open Water
- SS Bulli (Kent Group)Wreck · Max 16 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Kent Group for.
- West Cove South-East Point (Deal Island)Wall · Max 20 m · Advanced Open Water
- East Cove (Deal Island)Wall · Max 20 m · Advanced Open Water
Map of Kent Group dive sites
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All 4 Kent Group dive sites
All Kent Group sites at a glance
4 sites in Kent Group · click a column to sort
| East Cove (Deal Island) | Wall | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| SS Bulli (Kent Group) | Wreck | Max 16 m | Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| SS Karitane (Squally Cove) | Wreck | Depth not published | Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| West Cove South-East Point (Deal Island) | Wall | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
Kent Group diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Kent Group?
Private boat or expedition charter from Flinders Island or Victoria.
When is the best time to dive Kent Group?
January to April.
How many dive sites are there in Kent Group?
4 documented sites, including 2 wrecks. The deepest reaches 20 m.
How cold is the water in Kent 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.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Kent Group?
The Alfred (Melbourne) via aeromedical retrieval - likely fastest from central Bass Strait; Royal Hobart Hospital is the Tasmanian option. DAN 1800 088 200. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.