Kent Group National Park
Also known as: Deal Island
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- DolphinLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes - Winter Cove (seaweeds, fish, algae) and Squally Cove (snorkeling around a wreck); the sanctuary zone permits swimming/snorkelling but no fishing
Safety notes
Extremely remote (must be fully self-sufficient, no facilities on the island), keep away from seal colonies to avoid pup crush/stampede injuries, bushfire risk to historic structures, minimally marked tracks, limited fresh water
Permits & fees
Tasmanian Parks Pass required for national park entry; helicopter landings require written authority from Parks and Wildlife Service
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Deal Island
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.