Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water cold?
- No. You can dive comfortably all year round in a 2-piece 7mm wetsuit (available for hire upon request).  

I don't have a buddy; can I still dive?
- During the summer (December to March), we can usually match you up with other divers. Dive masters are available for a fee.

- During the cooler months, on a weekend we can often still match you up with other divers, but during the week it's a good idea to bring a friend to dive with. If you need a buddy, advance bookings will help us find someone for you to dive with.

I have only dived in the tropics; is it very different?
- It is quite different to the tropics. Colorful sponges, anemones and lots of seaweed including giant kelp forests. Thicker wetsuits and heavier weight belts need more accurate buoyancy skills. We offer trial pool sessions (cost $10) for you to get accustomed to the gear before going out on the boat.

How many divers can your boat carry for a particular dive?
- Usually seven divers plus the coxswain.

Can I hire an underwater digital camera?
- Yes, we have several digital cameras available for hire, see our Prices page for details. Advance notice for camera hire is recommended.

Do you run dive courses?
- Yes, we are a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre. Check our Courses page for details.

Can I: Hire equipment? - Yes. Get a tank filled? - Yes. Stay at the Dive Centre? - Yes. Check our Prices and Accommodation pages for details.

How do I get there without a car?
- We can pick you up from Hobart in the mornings (by prior arrangement only - contact us) or there is an afternoon bus weekdays from Hobart (TassieLink, click here for their schedule). We can collect you from the Eaglehawk Neck bus stop (advance notice please) and also pick you up from your accomodation in the Tasman Peninsula area. Pick ups from Hobart airport are available by prior arrangement only.

What do I do for food, if I stay at the Dive Centre?
- You can bring your own and cook at the dive centre, or eat at the local restaurant, cafes or hotels. There is a small general store about 7km away but the nearest supermarkets are at Sorell and Nubeena..

What can my friend/partner do if he/she doesn't dive?
- Spectacular bushwalking along the coastline (vertical cliffs up to 300m (1,000ft) high); scenic boat tours of the coast and marine wildlife (contact Sealife Experience); deep sea fishing (contact Personalised Sea Charters phone (03) 6250 3370); visit the Tasman Devil Park and Birds of Prey sanctuary at Taranna; also the scenic Blowhole, Tasman Arch and Devils Kitchen and the quiet and relaxing Pirates Bay Beach are close by; and we are only 20 minutes by car from the Port Arthur Historic Site.

How do I find the Dive Centre?

- From Hobart - go past Hobart Airport to Sorell, then follow the Arthur Highway toward Port Arthur, passing through several small towns including Dunalley, where you go over the swing bridge over the canal, then through Murdunna past a small general store and petrol station. About 5 minutes past Murdunna, driving through the forest, there is a large green sign on your left for "Pirates Bay" then a large brown sign for "Tasman Sea Cliff Coast Lookout". Take the turnoff to the lookout at the top of the hill (there are also signs for the Dive Centre on the corner), go down to the lookout then continue on down the road, the Dive Centre is about 750m below the lookout on the right hand side. If you down a long steep hill into Eaglehawk Neck itself, you have gone too far.

- From Port Arthur - take the main Arthur Highway back toward Hobart passing through Taranna to Eaglehawk Neck, go across the narrow neck of land at Eaglehawk Neck and take the first turnoff on the right after the Neck, going past the Lufra Hotel and the Tesselated Pavement, driving up through the forest, the Dive Centre is on the left hand side after a sweeping left hand bend. If you go up a very steep hill with a passing lane, you have missed the turnoff; if you go up the road past the Lufra Hotel and end up at the lookout, you have missed the Dive Centre - we are about 750m back down the road from the lookout.