Tasmania · 52 sites
Tasmania East Coast dive sites
Bicheno is Tasmania's dive capital. Governor Island Marine Reserve, a few hundred metres offshore, has more than 20 sites in granite: the Castle, Magic Garden, the Golden Bommies, the Canyon and the Wave Deflection Wall, all covered in sponges, sea whips, jewel anemones and butterfly perch. Further afield, the Bay of Fires, Wineglass Bay and Maria Island add wrecks, kelp and seals.
- Sites
- 52
- Wrecks
- 3
- Shore
- 12
- Boat
- 36
- Beginner
- 16
- Deepest
- 40 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Bicheno and the Freycinet coast are coming out of winter: 12–13 °C water, clear on offshore days, with the spring plankton not yet dense. The Castle, Magic Garden and the Governor Island reserve are diveable on most calm mornings; summer's warmer water and giant kelp remnants are two months off.
Getting there
Two and a half hours from Hobart or Launceston. A dive operator in Bicheno runs daily boat dives in season; the Gulch and Waubs Bay are shore dives.
When to go
Year-round. Winter (June–September) for the clearest water; February to May for warmth and settled seas.
Water & suit
Summer 15-18 °C · winter 11-13 °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) - the only chamber in Tasmania; Launceston has none. DAN emergency hotline 1800 088 200
Most recorded marine life in Tasmania East Coast
- Wrasse 39
- Leatherjackets 36
- Banded morwong 31
- Sponges 26
- Butterfly perch 24
- Kelp 12
- Sea whips 12
- Abalone 11
- Crayfish 11
- Long-snouted boarfish 11
- Southern rock lobster 11
- Yellow zoanthids 11
- Brown algae 9
- Trumpeter 9
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The most-dived sites in Tasmania East Coast
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Tasmania East Coast
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 Tasmania East Coast plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Tasmania East Coast's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Fish Rock (Bicheno)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 15 m · Open Water
- Waubs BayShore/Rock Platform · Max 16 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Tasmania East Coast for, including the main wreck.
- Golden BommiesPinnacle/Bommie · Max 39 m · Deep/Advanced + experience
- The Rose Garden (Bicheno)Reef · Max 36 m · Deep/Advanced + experience
Day 3 · Deeper or further
For divers with the certification and the weather: the deeper walls, pinnacles or less-visited sites of Tasmania East Coast.
- Ile des PhoquesIsland · Max 30 m · Advanced Open Water
- Mount Everest (Bicheno)Pinnacle/Bommie · Max 40 m · Deep/Advanced + experience
Dive centres and charters in Tasmania East Coast
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
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
Bicheno Dive Centre
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Bicheno · Tasmania East Coast · TAS
A Bicheno operation servicing the Governor Island Marine Reserve and east coast diving.
bichenodive.com.au · (03) 6375 1138
DestinationCharterTraining4 services18 sites
Tas Uni Dive Club
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Mount Nelson · Tasmania East Coast · TAS
University dive club, not a shop; gear hire Thursdays 6-6:30pm.
tudc.org.au
57 sites
Tasmanian Scuba Diving Club
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Hobart · Tasmania East Coast · TAS
Club, not a shop; postal address only.
tsdc.org.au
11 sites
Map of Tasmania East Coast dive sites
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All 52 Tasmania East Coast dive sites
All Tasmania East Coast sites at a glance
52 sites in Tasmania East Coast · click a column to sort
| 27B (Bicheno) | Reef | Max 23 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Bird Rock (Bicheno) | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Bird Rock (Maria Island) | Reef | Max 6 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Black Patch Bay (Schouten Island) | Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Bluestone Bay (Freycinet) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Boltons Beach (Swansea) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Bunker Bay (Maria Island) | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Buxton Point (Swansea) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Cape Sonnerat (Schouten Island) | Wall | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Christmas Island (Mayfield) | Island | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Cod Rock (Bicheno) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Darlington Jetty (Maria Island) | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Diamond Island (Bicheno) | Island | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Fish Rock (Bicheno) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| Flensers Point (Okehampton) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Fossil Bay (Maria Island) | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Fossil Cliffs (Maria Island) | Wall | Max 17 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Gates Bluff Bay (Schouten Island) | Reef | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Gleaner Reef (Schouten Island) | Reef | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Golden Bommies | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 39 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Governor Island Wave Deflection Wall | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 6 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Occasional |
| Hepburn Point (Coles Bay) | Reef | Max 5 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Ile des Phoques | Island | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Isle du Nord (Maria Island) | Island | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Lemon Rock (Wineglass Bay) | Island | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Luther Point (Orford) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Magic Garden (Bicheno) | Wall | Max 33 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Mistaken Cape (Maria Island) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Mount Everest (Bicheno) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Mount Storey Cliffs (Schouten Island) | Wall | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Muirs Rock | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| North-Eastern Bommie (Maria Island) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Painted Cliffs (Maria Island) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Paradise Reef | Reef | Max 33 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Picnic Island (Coles Bay) | Island | Max 6 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Point Geographe (Schouten Island) | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Sandstone Bluff (Schouten Island) | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Sleepy Bay (Freycinet) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Spikey Beach (Swansea) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Spring Beach (Orford) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Taillefer Rocks | Island | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| The Boot (Freycinet) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| The Canyon (Bicheno) | Wall | Max 37 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| The Castle (Bicheno) | Cave/Cavern | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| The Hairy Wall | Wall | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| The Rose Garden (Bicheno) | Reef | Max 36 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| The Steps (Bicheno) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 32 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Trap Reef | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 35 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Troy D | Artificial Reef | Depth not published | Wreck specialty recommended | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Waubs Bay | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 16 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Weatherhead Point (Freycinet) | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Wineglass Bay Whaling Station | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Rare |
Tasmania East Coast diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Tasmania East Coast?
Two and a half hours from Hobart or Launceston. A dive operator in Bicheno runs daily boat dives in season; the Gulch and Waubs Bay are shore dives.
When is the best time to dive Tasmania East Coast?
Year-round. Winter (June–September) for the clearest water; February to May for warmth and settled seas.
How many dive sites are there in Tasmania East Coast?
52 documented sites, including 3 wrecks and 12 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 40 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Tasmania East Coast?
Yes, 16 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 Tasmania East Coast?
Typically 15-18 °C in summer and 11-13 °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 Tasmania East Coast?
Eaglehawk Dive Centre, Go Dive Tasmania, Tasmanian Divers North, Bicheno Dive Centre, Tas Uni Dive Club, Tasmanian Scuba Diving Club are recorded as running sites in Tasmania East Coast. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Tasmania East Coast?
Royal Hobart Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Hobart) - the only chamber in Tasmania; Launceston has none. DAN emergency hotline 1800 088 200. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.