Tasmanian Scuba Diving Club

13/02/2025

Changes to South East Commonwealth Marine Park network came into effect today which included increased protection for Joe's Reef in the Freycinet Commonwealth Marine Park. Joe's Reef is included in the national park zone (highest level of protection). Below is map of the Freycinet Marine Park indicating the various zones. More details can be found at https://australianmarineparks.gov.au/parks/south-east-marine-parks-network/south-east-network-management-plan/

Here is a link to a video of diving Joe's Reef which rises up from 80 to 60m featuring giant black corals over 3m tall. https://youtu.be/BArR1OYQmc8

03/11/2024

Parks Australia has released proposed changes to the south east Commonwealth marine park network which includes upgraded protection for Joe's Reef in the Freycinet Marine Park from multiple use (minimal protection) to national park zone which excludes all recreational and commercial fishing. Joes Reef rises up from 80m-60m some 6nm off Bicheno.
Members of the Tasmanian Scuba Diving Club were the first to dive Joe's Reef in 2015 where a complex reef system was discovered comprising of wide diversity of fish and invertebrate life, with the highlight being giant black coral trees some exceeding 3m tall, making these the largest invertebrates found on southern Australian reefs. Information regarding the proposed changes can be found at https://consult.dcceew.gov.au/se-marine-parks-network-mgt-plan along with how to make a submission which close on 14 November. Below is video of diving Joes reef featuring the giant black coral. https://youtu.be/BArR1OYQmc8

A dive on Joe's Reef to 70m off Bicheno in the Commonwealth Freycinet Marine Park. Featuring a swim up the Valley of the Giants where the black coral trees...

04/11/2023

Deep Diver Course plus optional Nitrox Course Combo.

We are running a Deep Diver Course and offering the option to combine it with your nitrox course. Stay longer on 2 of your deeper dives using Nitrox.

Deep Diver $650
Include Nitrox add $190 (normally $250)

Second weekend in December (9-10th)

Get ready for a summer of diving!

email: [email protected]

This course will be led by Shenae Willis!

01/10/2023

Hi Everyone,

The TSDC Committee, off the back of a couple of successful trips to Amed, Bali are planning a club trip next year.

This will be a trip for everyone. Catering from snorkelers to 100m trimix divers to non-diving partners and everything in between!

We are already in discussions with at least two local facilities to cater for all.

Amed, Bali is an awesome destination. To assist in us pulling the package together, it would be great if you could inbox us to give a level of interest..

Approximate dates are 6/7/24 to 16/7/24.