Tasmania · 2 sites
Tasmania Freshwater & Caves dive sites
Tasmania's freshwater diving is niche: Lake St Clair and a few limestone springs and caves in the Mole Creek and Junee areas, dived by cave-trained locals.
- Sites
- 2
- Wrecks
- 0
- Shore
- 1
- Boat
- 0
- Beginner
- 1
- Deepest
- 10 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026The freshwater sites are at their lowest, clearest levels in late summer and autumn; spring melt keeps flows up and visibility down. Cold (4–7 °C) and for experienced, cave-rated divers.
Getting there
Central highlands and the north; private arrangements.
When to go
Late summer and autumn when levels are lowest.
Water & suit
Summer 12-16 °C · winter 4-7 °C. Drysuit recommended; 7 mm wetsuit with hood, gloves and boots minimum - colder than the sea, especially with spring snowmelt
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 Freshwater & Caves
- Aquatic spiders 1
- Brown trout 1
- Cave fauna (not a wildlife dive) 1
- Freshwater crayfish 1
- Small shrimps 1
- Small weed growths 1
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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
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| Kubla Khan Cave Sump (Mole Creek) | Cave/Cavern | Depth not published | Cave/Cavern certification | Shore | Expedition |
| Lake St Clair (Cynthia Bay) | Freshwater Lake/River | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
Tasmania Freshwater & Caves diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Tasmania Freshwater & Caves?
Central highlands and the north; private arrangements.
When is the best time to dive Tasmania Freshwater & Caves?
Late summer and autumn when levels are lowest.
How many dive sites are there in Tasmania Freshwater & Caves?
2 documented sites and 1 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 10 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Tasmania Freshwater & Caves?
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 Tasmania Freshwater & Caves?
Typically 12-16 °C in summer and 4-7 °C in winter. Most divers wear drysuit recommended; 7 mm wetsuit with hood, gloves and boots minimum - colder than the sea, especially with spring snowmelt.
Which dive centres operate in Tasmania Freshwater & Caves?
Go Dive Tasmania, Tasmanian Divers North are recorded as running sites in Tasmania Freshwater & Caves. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Tasmania Freshwater & Caves?
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.