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Tasmania North-East dive sites
The north-east corner around St Helens, Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires has orange lichen-covered granite above water and kelp, sponge and sea whips below, with the wrecks of the Blencathra and others around Georges Bay. The area has been hit hard by long-spined urchins, but the deeper reefs remain rich.
- Sites
- 20
- Wrecks
- 4
- Shore
- 4
- Boat
- 13
- Beginner
- 4
- Deepest
- 30 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Binalong Bay and St Helens are at their coldest and clearest before the summer plankton, 12 °C, on settled days; the Bay of Fires granite is best from February to April. A drysuit or a 7 mm semi-dry with hood.
Getting there
Two and a half hours from Launceston. Shore dives from the Bay of Fires beaches; occasional charters from St Helens.
When to go
February to April in settled weather.
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 North-East
- Wrasse 16
- Leatherjackets 14
- Crayfish 9
- Banded morwong 8
- Long-snouted boarfish 6
- Sponges 5
- Australian salmon 4
- Butterfly perch 4
- Abalone 3
- Herring cale 3
- Kelpies 3
- Trumpeter 3
- Bullseyes 2
- Magpie perch 2
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The most-dived sites in Tasmania North-East
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Tasmania North-East
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-East plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Tasmania North-East's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Binalong Bay / Skeleton BayShore/Rock Platform · Max 15 m · Open Water
- Picnic Rocks (Deep Creek)Reef · Max 12 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Tasmania North-East for, including Fosters Island.
- Fosters IslandIsland · Max 6 m · Open Water
- St Helens IslandIsland · 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-East.
- Loch Finlas (Fosters Island Reef)Wreck · Max 24 m · Wreck specialty recommended
- Nobbys Rock (St Helens)Pinnacle/Bommie · Max 24 m · Advanced Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Tasmania North-East
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
East Coast Scuba Centre
Named by sitesUnconfirmed
Binalong Bay · Tasmania North-East · TAS
Only directory listings (124 Binalong Bay Rd, NAUI-affiliated); no website, socials or dated 2025–26 reviews found.
(03) 6376 8368
7 sites
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20 sites in Tasmania North-East · click a column to sort
| Barrenjoey (Tenth Island) | Island | Max 8 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Binalong Bay / Skeleton Bay | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| East Sandy Point (Bridport) | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Eddystone Boat Ramp | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Eddystone Point | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Eddystone Rock | Reef | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Fosters Island | Island | Max 6 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| General Picton (Fosters Island) | Wreck | Max 25 m | Wreck specialty recommended | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Grants Point Cove (Humbug Point) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Loch Finlas (Fosters Island Reef) | Wreck | Max 24 m | Wreck specialty recommended | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Mariposa Reef (Four Mile Creek) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 9 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Mayfield (Swan Island wreck) | Wreck | Max 9 m | Wreck specialty recommended | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Musselroe Point | Reef | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Nobbys Rock (St Helens) | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 24 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Outer Doughboy (St Helens Rocks) | Wall | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Picnic Rocks (Deep Creek) | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Sloop Rock (Bay of Fires) | Reef | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| St Helens Island | Island | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Stumpys Ballroom (Stumpys Bay) | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Waterhouse Island | Island | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
Tasmania North-East diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Tasmania North-East?
Two and a half hours from Launceston. Shore dives from the Bay of Fires beaches; occasional charters from St Helens.
When is the best time to dive Tasmania North-East?
February to April in settled weather.
How many dive sites are there in Tasmania North-East?
20 documented sites, including 4 wrecks and 4 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 30 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Tasmania North-East?
Yes, 4 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-East?
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 North-East?
Tasmanian Divers North, Tas Uni Dive Club, East Coast Scuba Centre are recorded as running sites in Tasmania North-East. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Tasmania North-East?
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.