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Hippolyte Rocks
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All about Hippolyte Rocks dive site
Abundant sea life
Rock
Drop-off
Deep
Wall
Macro
Pelagics
Seals
Giant sponges
Reef sharks
Corals
Depth max
90 m
Diver level
Advanced
Visibility
to 25 m
Hippolyte Rocks is a dive site located east of Fortescue Bay in Tasmania, close to the rocky island. It features sheer walls, large boulders, and interesting formations covered by colorful sponges, soft corals, and magical zoantharias.

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What to see
The main attraction of Hippolyte Rocks is a protected colony of Australia’s brown fur seals, which are curious enough to spend some time with divers. Other species around this dive site are reef sharks, barracudas, grouper, trumpeters, and numerous invertebrates in all shapes and colors.
When to go diving in Hippolyte Rocks
The warmest time to dive at Hippolyte Rocks is from December to February, when the sea water is 20-24C/68-75F. Late November to early December is the time to spot playful seal pups