About Ile des Phoques
The island is riddled with surge-prone caves and overhangs that begin around 20m and run deeper into darker chambers. The fur seal colony is curious and active around divers. Permission may be required from Parks and Wildlife; the site is only diveable on calm days.
Region: Freycinet, TAS
Skill Level: Advanced
Depth: 10-30m
Water Temperature: 12-19°C
Visibility: 10-20m
Best Time to Dive: January to April, calm seas only
Marine Life: Australian fur seals, sponge and zoanthid colonies, schooling fish, cuttlefish, octopus.
Hazards: Surge inside caves, exposure, current, distance from shore.
Facilities: Boat charter from Triabunna or Coles Bay; no facilities on the island.