Explore Tasmania

Tasmania is the largest island in Australia, found off the South East coastline. It is the coldest part of Australian territories and the diving is temperate. Though the water may be cold, there are some truly beautiful dive sites here that will enrapture any lover of the ocean. There are over 5,000 kilometres of coastline and over 45,000 hectares of marine reserves - there will never be enough time to appreciate all Tasmania has to offer.  

The water temperatures are warmest from December to February when they reach 21oC - they can drop below 10oC during the winter months. This is unsurprising, given that Tasmania lies closer to the Antarctic than the tropical reefs of Ningaloo or the Great Barrier Reef. Launceston is the hottest area of the region, with summertime day temperatures averaging 24oC. With 4 distinct seasons, Tasmania is a place of transition - each season offering something different. Though the winters are cold, the visibility is often amazing - often exceeding 40m.  

Diving in Tasmania offers some of the most extensive sea caves in the world, with cavernous passageways and sunlight filled antechambers. Another highlight for advanced divers is the deep walls - most dive sites have a maximum depth of at least 40m. The walls stretching down into these depths are covered in yellow zoanthids, creating a yellow cloak which forms a backdrop for the thousands of fish which hang in the blue.  

The craggy coastline has claimed more than one shipwreck, the most notable is the Nord which lies between 35 and 42m. Animal lovers will not be disappointed. There are large seal colonies scattered around the coast, which commonly approach divers serendipitously on dives. These inquisitive animals enjoy human interaction and will play with divers. Dolphins and whales can be seen but sightings are based on pure luck.