

Best for beginner divers, shore entry, mild current.
Cockle Creek, located on Bruny Island, offers shore access to tranquil coves within Recherche Bay. This site features a mix of reef and seagrass habitats suitable for beginners. Divers and snorkellers experience mild currents, though visibility fluctuates between 5 and 25 metres. The water remains cold throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 12C to 17C, necessitating a thick wetsuit of at least 5mm. Hazards include potential surge and variable visibility. Facilities at the site include parking and toilets. Early morning visits during the summer months are recommended for the calmest surface conditions and optimal visibility.
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A thick wetsuit of at least 5mm is essential here regardless of the season, as the water stays cold even in the warmer months. Early morning visits during the summer months tend to offer the calmest surface conditions and the best visibility.
Located 2 hours south of Hobart via the Huon Highway (A6). Continue south via Huonville and Geeveston, then take the C635 past the Southport and Hastings Caves turn offs through Lune River and Ida Bay. The final section of road is gravel but can be negotiated by two-wheel drive vehicles and vehicles towing caravans with care.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
12-17°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
The site features reef and seagrass habitats that support a variety of temperate marine life, including various species of sharks, rays, cephalopods, and crustaceans.
Yes, the calm waters of Recherche Bay and the shallow nature of the reef and seagrass areas make this site suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers.
Cockle Creek is a shore dive with easy entry from the coast.
Yes, the site is accessible for snorkelling, though it is rated 2/5 for this activity.
The best months to dive or snorkel at Cockle Creek are December, January, February, March, April, and May.
Diving at Cockle Creek in Ida Bay requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Cockle Creek in Ida Bay. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 17°C.
Cockle Creek in Ida Bay typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cockle Creek in Ida Bay typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.