Tasmania · 41 sites
Tasman Peninsula dive sites
The Tasman Peninsula has the tallest sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere, and beneath them some of Australia's most dramatic diving: the Cathedral Cave system and Waterfall Bay's caves and wall, the Sisters and Hippolyte Rocks with their fur seals, the Thumbs, and the remnant giant kelp at Fortescue Bay and Munro Bight. Deep sites like the Patersons Arch and the Nord wreck (40 m) reward experienced divers.
- Sites
- 41
- Wrecks
- 3
- Shore
- 6
- Boat
- 31
- Beginner
- 11
- Deepest
- 72 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Cold, clear and quiet: 11–12 °C water, 15–20 m visibility on the offshore days, Waterfall Bay and the sea caves diveable on most mornings out of Eaglehawk Neck. Drysuit season; the kelp is at its thickest.
Getting there
Ninety minutes from Hobart. A dedicated dive operator at Eaglehawk Neck runs boat dives; Fortescue Bay and Pirates Bay have shore access.
When to go
February to May for settled weather and 15–18 °C water; winter for visibility when the westerlies flatten the coast.
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 Tasman Peninsula
- Sponges 26
- Butterfly perch 23
- Jewel anemones 23
- Leatherjackets 22
- Southern rock lobster 19
- Wrasse 18
- Fur seals 15
- Sea whips 15
- Banded morwong 14
- Magpie morwong 12
- Bastard trumpeter 10
- Real bastard trumpeter 10
- Rock lobster 10
- Weedy seadragons 10
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The most-dived sites in Tasman Peninsula
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Tasman Peninsula
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 Tasman Peninsula plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Tasman Peninsula's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Fortescue BayKelp Forest · Max 20 m · Advanced Open Water
- Eaglehawk Neck Jetty (Pirates Bay)Jetty/Pier · Max 12 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Tasman Peninsula for, including the main wreck.
- Cathedral CaveCave/Cavern · Max 21 m · Advanced Open Water
- Waterfall Bay WallWall · Max 25 m · Advanced Open Water
Day 3 · Deeper or further
For divers with the certification and the weather: the deeper walls, pinnacles or less-visited sites of Tasman Peninsula.
- Sisters RocksPinnacle/Bommie · Max 45 m · Technical (decompression)
- Deep Glen Bay North WallWall · Max 40 m · Deep/Advanced + experience
Dive centres and charters in Tasman Peninsula
All Tasmania operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Eaglehawk Dive Centre
ProfiledConfirmed Sept 2026
Eaglehawk Neck · Tasman Peninsula · TAS
The principal operation at Eaglehawk Neck, servicing the Tasman Peninsula's sea caves, walls and deeper wrecks.
eaglehawkdive.com.au · 0417 013 518
DestinationCharterResortPADI7 services71 sites
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
Map of Tasman Peninsula dive sites
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All 41 Tasman Peninsula dive sites
All Tasman Peninsula sites at a glance
41 sites in Tasman Peninsula · click a column to sort
| Arthurs Peak Cliffs (Budget Head) | Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Brothers and Sisters Rocks (Wedge Bay) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 17 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Cape Hauy / The Candlestick | Wall | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Cape Pillar | Wall | Max 50 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Cape Surville | Wall | Max 35 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Cathedral Cave | Cave/Cavern | Max 21 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Crescent Bay – Mt Brown Cliffs | Wall | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Deep Glen Bay North Wall | Wall | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Dolomieu Point | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Dunalley (Denison) Canal | Drift | Max 10 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Eaglehawk Neck Jetty (Pirates Bay) | Jetty/Pier | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore | Weekly |
| Fortescue Bay | Kelp Forest | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Weekly |
| Fosters Rock | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Frying Pan Point (Mason Cove) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Hippolyte Rocks | Island | Max 65 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Little Waterfall Bay | Wall | Max 24 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Lookout Bluff – The Split | Reef | Max 9 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| Monument Bay | Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Munro Bight | Kelp Forest | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| O'Hara Bluff Kelp Forest | Kelp Forest | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Patersons Arch | Cave/Cavern | Max 22 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Point Puer | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Port Arthur Eastern Cliffs | Reef | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Safety Cove | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Salters Point (Cape Raoul) | Reef | Max 28 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Sisters Rocks | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 45 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Sloping Island Kelp Forest | Kelp Forest | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| SS Nord | Wreck | Max 42 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| SS Tasman | Wreck | Max 72 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Tasman Arch & Blowhole Reef | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Tasman Island | Island | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| The Monument | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| The Needle (Hippolyte) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 65 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| The Sugarlump | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| The Thumbs | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| The Trident | Reef | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Twin Peaks (Sundial Caves) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Waterfall Bay Wall | Wall | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Daily |
| Waterfall Cave | Cave/Cavern | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| Wedge Island | Island | Max 9 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| William Pitt Wreck (Canoe Bay) | Wreck | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Occasional |
Tasman Peninsula diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Tasman Peninsula?
Ninety minutes from Hobart. A dedicated dive operator at Eaglehawk Neck runs boat dives; Fortescue Bay and Pirates Bay have shore access.
When is the best time to dive Tasman Peninsula?
February to May for settled weather and 15–18 °C water; winter for visibility when the westerlies flatten the coast.
How many dive sites are there in Tasman Peninsula?
41 documented sites, including 3 wrecks and 6 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 72 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Tasman Peninsula?
Yes, 11 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 Tasman Peninsula?
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 Tasman Peninsula?
Eaglehawk Dive Centre, Go Dive Tasmania are recorded as running sites in Tasman Peninsula. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Tasman Peninsula?
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.