GoDive - Tasmania

GoDive in Tasmania is your entry point to the cool, temperate diving of Australia's southern waters. They focus on local dive trips around the coast, showcasing the unique kelp forests and wreck sites that thrive here. If you're keen to explore an environment very different from the tropics, and don't mind a bit of chill, this is a solid choice. It suits divers looking for something a bit off the beaten path, away from the usual warm water crowd.

Location
Tasmania, Australia, Australasia
Coordinates
-42.879110, 147.327150

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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

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