Tasmania
Diving in Huon & Far South
South of Hobart the Huon estuary and the far south coast around Cockle Creek, Recherche Bay and Southport are cold, wild and rarely dived, with wrecks, kelp and clear water when the weather allows. Maatsuyker Island, off the south coast, is an expedition destination.
THE LOCAL PLANNING BRIEF
Understand the options around Huon & Far South
Tasmania’s directory separates the Tasman Peninsula, east coast, Hobart and other coastal or island regions. Choose a practical base before trying to connect many sites in a short visit. Ask a local provider about the exact experience, exposure protection and equipment support you will need rather than transferring assumptions from a tropical holiday.
What this regional directory records Counts describe published records, not bookable trips or confirmed open sites.
There are 15 published site records in Huon & Far South. The recorded categories include reef (9), shore/rock platform (3), island (2), wreck (1). These categories reflect the database; they are not a ranking, a conditions report or an assessment of your suitability.
Use the Huon & Far South site cards to compare recorded access and depth, then open the individual pages for the map accuracy and source notes. Sites grouped in a region are not necessarily close enough to combine in one day.
Research operators in Tasmania →Ask before booking
- Which equipment sizes and models can be reserved?
- What local conditions should we discuss before choosing a trip?
- How much flexibility is needed around regional transport?
Save the answers with the contact name and date. Separate confirmed arrangements from items still waiting for a reply.
Record your trip questions →Questions, answered
How do I choose a dive in Huon & Far South?
Begin with the individual site and its source notes, then discuss the proposed trip with a local provider. The 15 published records are research options, not a list of trips available today. Match the plan to your training, recent experience and the operator’s current requirements.
When should I visit Huon & Far South for diving?
Choose dates with a provider who runs the activity you want, then discuss seasonal patterns, recent conditions and alternative itineraries. A generic best-month claim cannot establish the conditions at your exact site or guarantee a wildlife encounter.
Can I use these maps to enter or navigate a dive site?
No. Recorded and approximate map positions support orientation only. Confirm the exact access, permissions, meeting point and route with the responsible local provider or manager.
Regional planning context: Tourism Tasmania — official travel planning ↗. Directory counts come from published YouDive records. Individual site claims remain subject to their source and review notes.
Dive sites in this region
Shore/Rock PlatformHuon & Far South
Ninepin Point Marine Reserve
Tannin-darkened Huon water brings deep-water sea whips, sponges and bryozoans into 5-10 m – a rare 'pseudo-deep' reef in a…
IslandHuon & Far South
Actaeon Island
Remote island with a thick kelp forest at the southern entrance to the Channel, near the 1822 Actaeon wreck site.
ReefHuon & Far South
Black Reef (Recherche Bay)
Remote bull kelp and giant kelp reef in the approaches to Recherche Bay.
Details need confirmationReefHuon & Far South
Blubber Head (Port Esperance)
Boulder slope at the entrance to Port Esperance, known for its variety of leatherjackets.
Details need confirmationReefHuon & Far South
Butts Reef
Pole-marked reef plateau in the Huon mouth with sharp drop-offs on two sides.
Details need confirmationReefHuon & Far South
Charlotte Cove
Small, dense kelp garden at the Huon mouth for a quiet shallow snorkel.
Details need confirmationReefHuon & Far South
Evoralls Point (Recherche Bay)
Shallow seaweed gardens beside the relics of the Catamaran coal mines, with possible remains of the whaler Offley.
Details need confirmationReefHuon & Far South
Fisher Point (Recherche Bay)
Kelp-garden shore dive beside the ruins of an 1830s whaling station at the end of Australia's southernmost road.
Details need confirmationWreckHuon & Far South
Katherine Sharer Wreck
Scattered remains of Tasmania's first major locally built trader, blown up in 1855 – also the site of the state's first sport…
Details need confirmationReefHuon & Far South
Kellys Rocks (Recherche Bay)
Large, weedy headland reef in Recherche Bay with remains of the 1846 whaler Maria Orr.
Details need confirmationShore/Rock PlatformHuon & Far South
Lady Bay (Southport)
Sheltered kelp-bed shore dive near Southport – the calm-day fallback for the far south.
Details need confirmationReefHuon & Far South
Lomas Point Reef
Boulder reef strewn with debris from the 1855 Katherine Sharer explosion.
Details need confirmationShore/Rock PlatformHuon & Far South
Southport Convict Cemetery
Far-south shore dive beside a convict-era cemetery with a rich seaweed garden.
Details need confirmationIslandHuon & Far South
Sterile Island (Wallace wreck)
Barren reef rock with the cannon and ironwork of the 1835 ship Wallace.
Details need confirmationReefHuon & Far South
Wrack Bay (Garretts Bight)
Easy reef-and-gutter dive with good visibility and nudibranchs near Dover.
Details need confirmation