Best for advanced divers, shore entry.
The Dock is a shore-accessible reef dive located on Flinders Island, Tasmania. This site is suited for advanced divers due to variable conditions and unpredictable currents. The water temperature ranges from 12C to 19C, requiring a thick wetsuit or drysuit year-round. Parking is available on-site, allowing for convenient gear preparation before entering the water. Divers should be prepared for cold water hazards and must hold appropriate certifications to dive here. While the site is open for night diving, the most settled conditions occur during the summer months. Snorkelling is also possible at this location, with a rating of 4 out of 5.
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Visit during the summer months when conditions are at their most settled and leafy sea dragon sightings are more consistent. Parking is available on site, so there is no need to haul gear far, but suit up fully before descending as the cold hits quickly.
Access is via a car park for "The Dock to Killiecrankie Walk". The snorkel site is the bay directly accessible from this point.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
12-19°C
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the presence of unpredictable currents and cold water conditions.
Yes, the site is rated 4 out of 5 for snorkelling.
The Dock is a shore dive with on-site parking available.
The best months to dive or snorkel at The Dock are December, January, February, and March.
The primary hazards include cold water temperatures and unpredictable currents. Divers are required to hold certifications to dive here.
Diving at The Dock in Bass Strait Islands requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at The Dock in Bass Strait Islands. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 19°C.
