IntermediateReview
Governor Island Marine Reserve
Bicheno, TAS
Water temp12-19°C
Visibility10-20m, best in winter
Depth5-40m
Best timeApril to October
About Governor Island Marine Reserve
The reserve mixes granite walls, swim-throughs, caverns and sandy bommies between 5 and 40 metres. North of the island a pinnacle rises from 35m to within two metres of the surface; offshore, two 10m bommies stand on a 40m sand floor. Winter visibility regularly hits 20m, exceptional for temperate water. Charters operate year-round from Bicheno.