

Best for intermediate divers, 3-20m, shore entry, moderate current.
Doctors Rocks near St Helens offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring reefs, pinnacles, and kelp forests. Suitable for intermediate divers, the site ranges from 3 to 20 metres in depth with an average of 12 metres. Visibility varies significantly, reaching up to 40 metres in optimal conditions. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents, surf, and potential entanglement in kelp. Entry is from the shore, where shuffling feet is advised to avoid sharp rocks. The habitat supports a variety of temperate marine life and invertebrates typical of the region. Always monitor depth and be aware of local boat traffic before entering the water.
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Summer months bring the best visibility, so plan your dive for November through March when conditions are most reliable. Check locally for current boat traffic patterns before entering, as this affects both your entry timing and surface intervals.
Doctors Rocks is well signposted and is just before the turn-off to Wynyard if coming from Burnie.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-20m
Visibility
12-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
12-19°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
The site features a kelp forest habitat that supports a variety of temperate reef fish and invertebrates.
No, Doctors Rocks is classified as an intermediate dive site due to variable currents, surf, and potential entanglement risks.
Depths at Doctors Rocks range from 3 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Doctors Rocks is primarily a shore dive, though it is also accessible by boat.
Yes, the site has a snorkel rating of 3 out of 5.
The best months for diving and snorkelling are January, February, March, November, and December, when visibility is most reliable.
Diving at Doctors Rocks in Burnie requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Doctors Rocks in Burnie. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 19°C.
Expect moderate currents at Doctors Rocks in Burnie. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Doctors Rocks in Burnie typically ranges from 12 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.