Tasmania · 5 sites
Tasmania West Coast dive sites
The west coast around Strahan and Macquarie Harbour is dived by almost nobody. The harbour's tannin-stained water hides wrecks and kelp, and the ocean coast is diveable only in rare easterly weather.
- Sites
- 5
- Wrecks
- 3
- Shore
- 0
- Boat
- 4
- Beginner
- 0
- Deepest
- 25 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026The west coast dives only in rare easterly spells, usually January–March; spring is not the time.
Getting there
Strahan is four hours from Hobart; private boats only.
When to go
Summer during rare easterly spells.
Water & suit
Summer 14-17 °C · winter 11-12 °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 West Coast
- Abalone 2
- Bull kelp 1
- Crayfish 1
- Crayfish (large) 1
- Large abalone 1
- Limited - brown algae 1
- Minimal - sand and weed-covered plating 1
- Minimal - weed 1
- Reef fish 1
- Small fish 1
- Weed garden 1
- Wrasse 1
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The most-dived sites in Tasmania West Coast
Suggested trip
A 2-day dive trip to Tasmania West 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 West Coast plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with the gentler sites while you get used to local conditions and the operator's routine.
- SS Devon (Hells Gates)Wreck · Max 3 m · Snorkel/Any
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Tasmania West Coast for, including SS Kawatiri (Hells Gates).
- SS Kawatiri (Hells Gates)Wreck · Max 4 m · Advanced Open Water
- Bluff Hill PointReef · Max 25 m · Advanced Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Tasmania West Coast
All Tasmania operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Map of Tasmania West Coast dive sites
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All 5 Tasmania West Coast dive sites
All Tasmania West Coast sites at a glance
5 sites in Tasmania West Coast · click a column to sort
| Bluff Hill Point | Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Hells Gates (Macquarie Harbour) | Drift | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| Koonya Inlet (Temma) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore | Expedition |
| SS Devon (Hells Gates) | Wreck | Max 3 m | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
| SS Kawatiri (Hells Gates) | Wreck | Max 4 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Expedition |
Tasmania West Coast diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Tasmania West Coast?
Strahan is four hours from Hobart; private boats only.
When is the best time to dive Tasmania West Coast?
Summer during rare easterly spells.
How many dive sites are there in Tasmania West Coast?
5 documented sites, including 3 wrecks. The deepest reaches 25 m.
How cold is the water in Tasmania West Coast?
Typically 14-17 °C in summer and 11-12 °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 West Coast?
Tasmanian Divers North are recorded as running sites in Tasmania West Coast. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Tasmania West 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.