Diving Adelaide - Tasmania
The team at Diving Adelaide are some of the most genuinely enthusiastic instructors we’ve met, which is saying something in this industry. They’ve built a real community around the shop, which you feel the moment you walk in. For serious skill development, their course list is exhaustive – everything from your first breath underwater to advanced sidemount or even cave diving, if you’re looking to truly push your boundaries. We especially love their focus on practical skills. Courses like ‘Buoyancy & Finning Techniques’ might sound niche, but they’re game-changers for anyone wanting to move efficiently and comfortably, especially when you’re navigating the kelp forests around Tasmania. If you’re cold-water curious, their Dry Suit Diver course is a no-brainer. There’s nothing quite like the initial chill of the water hitting your face before you remember the rest of you is snug and dry. Their regular social dives are a fantastic way to meet local divers and explore new sites, always a bonus when you're in a new area. Dive Adelaide isn't just about certifications; it's about making you a better, more confident diver, ready for whatever the ocean throws at you.
- Location
- Tasmania, Australia, Australasia
- Coordinates
- -34.944874, 138.562710
- Phone
- +61 8 8122 5003
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://divingadelaide.com.au/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- Open Water Diver Course, Discover Scuba Dive (Pool Try Dive), Referral Course (Theory & Pool Only), Refresh Your Skills Refresher Course, Advanced Open Water Course, Rescue Diver Course, Master Scuba Diver, Deep Diver, Digital Underwater Photographer, DPV (Underwater Scooter), Dry Suit Diver, Emergency Oxygen Provider, Enriched Air Nitrox, Night Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Sidemount Diver, Underwater Navigation, Buoyancy & Finning Techniques, Underwater Photography, Divemaster, Open Water Scuba Instructor, Master Scuba Diver Trainer, IDC Staff Instructor, Master Instructor, Course Director, Intro To Tech, Basic Cave, Advanced Nitrox & Deco Procedures, Freediving Course & Retreat
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Address
- 21-23, Grove Avenue
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Best Time to Dive in Tasmania
The warmest water temperatures in Tasmania occur in January, averaging 22.4°C. The coolest conditions are in July at 10.4°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 22.4°C
- February: 21.8°C
- March: 20.2°C
- April: 17.4°C
- May: 14.2°C
- June: 11.7°C
- July: 10.4°C
- August: 10.7°C
- September: 12.7°C
- October: 15.3°C
- November: 17.6°C
- December: 19.6°C
Marine Life in Tasmania
Home to 37 recorded species including 17 reef fish, 5 sharks & rays, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 whales & dolphins, 2 octopus & squid, 2 starfish.
Notable Marine Life
- Snapper (Pagrus auratus) - Reef Fish
- Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) - Seagrass & Algae
- sea rimu (Caulerpa brownii) - Seagrass & Algae
- Rig (Galeorhinus galeus) - Sharks & Rays
- Sea Nymph (Amphibolis antarctica) - Seagrass & Algae
- Kelpie (Notolabrus tetricus) - Reef Fish
- Rock Perch (Parma victoriae) - Reef Fish
- Sea potato (Echinocardium cordatum) - Sea Urchins
- Crested Weedfish (Cristiceps australis) - Reef Fish
- Dixons Stingaree (Urolophus paucimaculatus) - Sharks & Rays
Recommended Packing List for Tasmania
Based on average water temperature of 16.2°C, currents 3 cm/s.
- Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 16°C water
- Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories