Tasmania · 36 sites
Tasmania North & North-West dive sites
Bass Strait's Tasmanian shore from Devonport to Stanley and Rocky Cape is clear, cold and almost undived: sponge gardens, kelp and rock lobster around Wynyard, Boat Harbour and Sisters Beach, the Table Cape wall, and the Rocky Cape National Park reefs. Visibility of 20 m is common in settled weather.
- Sites
- 36
- Wrecks
- 6
- Shore
- 10
- Boat
- 22
- Beginner
- 7
- Deepest
- 50 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Spring is early for the north coast: 12 °C water, best on southerly or light winds, with Boat Harbour, Rocky Cape and the Devonport wrecks diveable on calm mornings. January–April is the season proper.
Getting there
Fly into Devonport, Burnie or Launceston. Mostly shore dives with beach and rock entries; occasional club boat dives.
When to go
January to April in southerly or light winds.
Water & suit
Summer 16-19 °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 North & North-West
- Wrasse 20
- Leatherjackets 16
- Magpie perch 12
- Nudibranchs 11
- Sponges 10
- Lace bryozoans 9
- Barber perch 8
- Ascidians 6
- Gorgonians 6
- Zebrafish 6
- Abalone 5
- Bullseyes 5
- Cuttlefish 5
- Long-snouted boarfish 5
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The most-dived sites in Tasmania North & North-West
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Tasmania North & North-West
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 North & North-West plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Tasmania North & North-West's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Mersey Bluff (Devonport)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 9 m · Open Water
- Stanley – The Nut / Godfreys BeachShore/Rock Platform · Max 15 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Tasmania North & North-West for, including the main wreck.
- Rocky Cape Outer ReefPinnacle/Bommie · Max 25 m · Advanced Open Water
- Wynyard Offshore ReefsReef · Max 20 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 Tasmania North & North-West.
- Simmos Reef (Shag Rock)Pinnacle/Bommie · Max 25 m · Advanced Open Water
- The Sponge Garden (Sisters Island)Reef · Max 25 m · Advanced Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Tasmania North & North-West
All Tasmania operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
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
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
Leven Scuba Club
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Devonport · Tasmania North & North-West · TAS
Club, not a shop: website live and the club is listed for the Tasmanian Combined Clubs Weekend 2026; meets first Thursday monthly at Mersey Yacht Club.
levenscubaclub.com.au
28 sites
Map of Tasmania North & North-West dive sites
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All 36 Tasmania North & North-West dive sites
All Tasmania North & North-West sites at a glance
36 sites in Tasmania North & North-West · click a column to sort
| 5 Mile Reef (North-West) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 50 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat | Occasional |
| Asterope (Hebe Reef) | Wreck | Max 4 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Badger Head | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Barrel Rock (Tamar) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 30 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Bluestone Point (Rocky Cape) | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| Boat Harbour Point | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Burnie Breakwater / Blackmans Point | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Chimney Corner (Three Hummock Island) | Island | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Devonport Breakwater | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 4 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Occasional |
| Don Heads | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 9 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| Eden Holme (Hebe Reef) | Wreck | Max 7 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Eugenana (Melrose) Quarry | Freshwater Lake/River | Max 13 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Farewell Beacon (Tamar) | Wall | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Fourth Sister (Ulverstone) | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| George Town Sponge Gardens | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 35 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Shore | Rare |
| Glory Hole (Sisters Cave) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Grey Crags (Western Bay) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Horseshoe Reef (Devonport) | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Low Head Shore | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Mersey Bluff (Devonport) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 9 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| North West Rocky Cape | Reef | Max 22 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Pebbly Beach (Rocky Cape) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Port Sorell Estuary (Penguin Island) | Drift | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Rocky Cape | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Rocky Cape Outer Reef | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Sea Pen Point (Rocky Cape) | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Simmos Reef (Shag Rock) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Sisters Island (North East Bommie) | Island | Max 24 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| SS Esk (Hebe Reef) | Wreck | Max 6 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| SS Southern Cross (Boat Rock) | Wreck | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Stanley – The Nut / Godfreys Beach | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| The Boomer (Mary Ann Bay) | Reef | Max 9 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| The Seal (Don Heads wreck) | Wreck | Max 30 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Occasional |
| The Sponge Garden (Sisters Island) | Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Wynyard – Fossil Bluff / Table Cape | Reef | Max 6 m | Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
| Wynyard Offshore Reefs | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Occasional |
Tasmania North & North-West diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Tasmania North & North-West?
Fly into Devonport, Burnie or Launceston. Mostly shore dives with beach and rock entries; occasional club boat dives.
When is the best time to dive Tasmania North & North-West?
January to April in southerly or light winds.
How many dive sites are there in Tasmania North & North-West?
36 documented sites, including 6 wrecks and 10 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 50 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Tasmania North & North-West?
Yes, 7 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 North & North-West?
Typically 16-19 °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 North & North-West?
Tasmanian Divers North, Tas Uni Dive Club, Leven Scuba Club are recorded as running sites in Tasmania North & North-West. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Tasmania North & North-West?
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.