Meet the site
Point Geographe is rated 7 out of 10 by the Marine Life Network guide, which describes mazes of medium to large granite boulders with swim-throughs and a vertical rock wall in 10-15 m, often with excellent visibility.
The fish list is long for a shallow site: small crays, octopus, bullseyes, wrasse, senator fish, huge banded morwong, large abalone, mackerel and schools of salmon. On the vertical wall the guide describes delicate sponges, anemones, soft corals and tunicates. The swim-throughs are short and shallow, making this an excellent second dive after a deep site such as Cape Sonnerat.
Point Geographe suits Open Water divers in a supervised boat party, and photographers who want both fish and invertebrates in shallow, clear water.
Schouten Island is part of Freycinet National Park. Its granite and dolerite peaks rise to over 400 m, and the island has no permanent residents, jetty or facilities apart from a Parks hut and campsite at Moreys Bay, so divers visit with self-contained boats. The island's sites were described in detail in the Marine Life Network regional guide, but few have been documented since; with no operator currently running trips, they are among the least-dived good sites in Tasmania.
A typical Schouten day combines one deeper dive on the exposed eastern or southern side with a shallow second dive in a sheltered bay, choosing sides according to the swell. Because the island is at least 45 minutes from the Coles Bay ramp and more than four hours by road and boat from the Royal Hobart Hospital chamber, conservative profiles, oxygen on board and a reliable weather window are essential.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Point Geographe (Schouten Island) is recorded as Reef in Tasmania East Coast. The listed access is boat (day trip). Confirm the actual meeting point, route and permission to visit; a map pin does not establish any of these.
Topics flagged by the stored research
These are questions prompted by the existing notes, not a verified or complete hazard assessment.
- Water movement
- Ask how swell and local exposure affect the proposed entry, exit and route.
Historical access notes exist for this record, but have not been independently verified for current use. Request current directions from the operator or site manager rather than following an old entry description.
Questions, answered
Is Point Geographe (Schouten Island) suitable for my certification?
The record lists Open Water. That does not establish suitability for every route or day. Share your training, recent experience and equipment needs with the operator and ask about the specific proposed dive.
Can I book Point Geographe (Schouten Island) through YouDive?
YouDive is an independent research directory. Contact an operator directly to confirm whether it currently runs the trip, the inclusions and the booking terms.
What you might see
Octopus, bullseyes, wrasse, senator wrasse, banded morwong (huge), small crayfish, abalone, mackerel, Australian salmon, sponges, anemones, soft corals, tunicates
Location
Mazes of medium to large granite boulders with swim-throughs and a vertical rock wall at Point Geographe, Schouten Island area.
Facilities nearby
No facilities on Schouten Island except a Parks hut/campsite at Moreys Bay. Coles Bay: boat ramp, toilets, store, cafes, fuel and accommodation. No air fills - bring cylinders from Launceston, Hobart or elsewhere.
Before you make plans
Conditions, access and operator schedules can change. This is a location guide, not a dive plan. Ask a local operator about current conditions and suitability for your training and experience.
Sources & further reading
marinelife.org.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.