Australia · Spearfishing zone
George III Rock Abalone Research Area, Tasmania
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What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at George III Rock Abalone Research Area, Tasmania.
A fisheries research area around George III Rock off Tasmania's far south-east. No anchoring, swimming or taking of any fish by diving is allowed within 500 m of the rock — which rules out spearfishing entirely.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
43.5088°S, 146.9841°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Australia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
License requiredvia State/territory fisheries authority (e.g. NSW DPIRD Fisheries, VFA Victoria, DPIRD WA, Fisheries Queensland, PIRSA, NRE Tasmania, NT Fisheries).
Online via the relevant state fisheries authority website, or from authorised agents/tackle shops.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · dpird.nsw.gov.au
