Victoria · 35 sites
Wilsons Promontory dive sites
The Prom is Victoria's wildest and clearest diving: granite pinnacles, walls and boulder fields around the Glennie and Anser groups and Skull Rock, deep wrecks like the SS Kanowna (115 m) and the Cape Liptrap sites, and water that can hit 30 m visibility. Fur seals at Kanowna Island and Norman Island add company.
- Sites
- 35
- Wrecks
- 3
- Shore
- 6
- Boat
- 27
- Beginner
- 5
- Deepest
- 115 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026The Prom's granite walls and the Kanowna need the rare settled spring days; most charters out of Port Welshpool and Tidal River start regular running in November. Water 12–13 °C. Seals at Skull Rock and Kanowna Island are active.
Getting there
Charters from Port Welshpool or Tidal River, three hours from Melbourne; conditions cancel more trips than they permit.
When to go
February to May for settled weather and the best visibility.
Water & suit
Summer 17-20 °C · winter 11-14 °C. 7mm semi-dry with hood and gloves, or drysuit; drysuit preferred May-Nov
Nearest chamber: The Alfred (Melbourne)
Most recorded marine life in Wilsons Promontory
- Sweep 20
- Wrasse 20
- Bullseyes 19
- Leatherjackets 19
- Southern rock lobster 18
- Morwong 17
- Old wives 15
- Blue devils 14
- Boarfish 14
- Kelp 13
- Australian fur seals 12
- Butterfly perch 11
- Zoanthids 11
- Sponges 10
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The most-dived sites in Wilsons Promontory
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Wilsons Promontory
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 Wilsons Promontory plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Wilsons Promontory's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Norman Point, South (Little Oberon Bay)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 18 m · Open Water
- Whisky BayReef · Max 12 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Wilsons Promontory for, including SS Gulf of Carpentaria.
- SS Gulf of CarpentariaWreck · Max 50 m · Technical (decompression)
- Refuge Cove, North WallWall · 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 Wilsons Promontory.
- TSS KanownaWreck · Max 82 m · Technical (decompression)
- Kanowna Island, Seal ColonyIsland · Max 50 m · Technical (decompression)
Dive centres and charters in Wilsons Promontory
All Victoria operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Scubabo Dive Victoria (Dive Victoria Group)
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Queenscliff · Port Phillip Heads · VIC
Rebranded as Scubabo Dive Victoria, Queenscliff; dive.scubabo.com is live for 2026 with active charter bookings.
dive.scubabo.com · (03) 5258 1188
301 sites
VSAG
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Wilsons Promontory · VIC
Victorian Sub-Aqua Group, a non-commercial dive club (est. 1954), not a shop or charter.
vsag.org.au
64 sites
Dive La Trobe
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Bundoora · Wilsons Promontory · VIC
University dive club (est. 1968), not a shop; runs SDI courses.
divelatrobe.org.au
41 sites
Southern Ocean Exploration
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Port Phillip Heads · VIC
Non-profit wreck exploration / maritime archaeology group, not a shop or charter.
soe.org.au
8 sites
Map of Wilsons Promontory dive sites
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All 35 Wilsons Promontory dive sites
All Wilsons Promontory sites at a glance
35 sites in Wilsons Promontory · click a column to sort
| Anser Island | Island | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Expedition |
| Bare Back Cove | Reef | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Brown Head Pinnacle | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 35 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Expedition |
| Bum Rock | Wall | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Dannevig Island North East | Wall | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Fenwick Bight | Reef | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Great Glennie Island | Island | Max 35 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Rare |
| Horn Point | Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Kanowna Island, Seal Colony | Island | Max 50 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat | Expedition |
| Kanowna Island, Seal School | Island | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Expedition |
| Kanowna Island, South East | Wall | Max 55 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat | Expedition |
| Larkin Cove | Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Norman Bay, South | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Norman Point, South (Little Oberon Bay) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 18 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Picnic Bay, South | Reef | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Pillar Point Bommie | Pinnacle/Bommie | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Pillar Point, South | Reef | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Rabbit Island, North | Island | Max 10 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Rabbit Island, South | Island | Max 10 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Ramsbotham Rocks | Wall | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Refuge Cove, North Wall | Wall | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Refuge Cove, South | Reef | Max 9 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Sea Eagle Bay Rocks | Reef | Max 40 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat | Expedition |
| Sealers Cove | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Skull Rock | Wall | Max 65 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat | Expedition |
| South East Point (Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse) | Wall | Max 70 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat | Expedition |
| South Point (Wilsons Promontory) | Reef | Max 50 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat | Expedition |
| SS Federal | Wreck | Max 115 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| SS Gulf of Carpentaria | Wreck | Max 50 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| Tin Mine Cove | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| TSS Kanowna | Wreck | Max 82 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat (multi-day/liveaboard) | Expedition |
| Waterloo Bay, North Wall | Wall | Max 60 m | Technical (decompression) | Boat | Expedition |
| Waterloo Point | Reef | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
| Whisky Bay | Reef | Max 12 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse Landing | Reef | Max 30 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Expedition |
Wilsons Promontory diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Wilsons Promontory?
Charters from Port Welshpool or Tidal River, three hours from Melbourne; conditions cancel more trips than they permit.
When is the best time to dive Wilsons Promontory?
February to May for settled weather and the best visibility.
How many dive sites are there in Wilsons Promontory?
35 documented sites, including 3 wrecks and 6 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 115 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Wilsons Promontory?
Yes, 5 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 Wilsons Promontory?
Typically 17-20 °C in summer and 11-14 °C in winter. Most divers wear 7mm semi-dry with hood and gloves, or drysuit; drysuit preferred May-Nov.
Which dive centres operate in Wilsons Promontory?
Scubabo Dive Victoria (Dive Victoria Group), VSAG, Dive La Trobe, Southern Ocean Exploration are recorded as running sites in Wilsons Promontory. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Wilsons Promontory?
The Alfred (Melbourne). In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.