Scuba diving
Lord Howe Island’s World Heritage-listed marine park environment, abundant marine life and crystal-clear waters attract divers from around the world to explore its diverse range of dive sites.
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Lord Howe picks up powerful groundswell from the Southern and Pacific oceans throughout the year. There are ten regularly surfed waves, and some are world-class on their day. In small conditions, there’s something for everyone.
Lord Howe Island’s World Heritage-listed marine park environment, abundant marine life and crystal-clear waters attract divers from around the world to explore its diverse range of dive sites.
View DetailsLord Howe Island was declared a Protected Marine Park in 1999 and its waters are home to around 500 species of fish, making for rewarding marine experiences for everyone.
View DetailsKayaking and stand-up paddle boarding are great ways to explore the lagoon. Craft are available to hire from the operators based in the boat sheds along the foreshore.
View DetailsAs part of a protected marine park, fishing on Lord Howe is a spectacular and rewarding pursuit, with tuna, marlin and the yellow-tail kingfish commonly caught and many other rarer species released with a kiss!
View DetailsThe Admiralty Islands is a cluster of volcanic islands reached by a 15-minute boat trip. Birdlife flocks here, as do eager divers. Around 25 sites scattered around the atolls offer some of Australia's best diving.
View DetailsA protected spot at the island’s north end, Old Settlement Beach is a favourite for spotting Green Sea turtles who graze on the local seagrasses and for spending the day lazing on the sand with a good book.
View DetailsIntriguing and mysterious, Ball's Pyramid is the world’s tallest sea stack and rises some 562 metres from the Pacific Ocean around 20 km south of Lord Howe. It's also home to a once thought extinct insect!
View DetailsLord Howe Island’s North Bay is a sheltered area of the reef, ideal for snorkelling around the lagoon’s own shipwreck and the best spot for an encounter with Green Sea turtles as they feed among the seagrasses.
View DetailsA tour of the reef by glass-bottom boat with optional snorkel is a wonderful start to a Lord Howe holiday. The island’s excellent operators are based in the boat sheds on the lagoon near the CBD.
View DetailsOne of Lord Howe’s best-loved beaches, Ned's is popular for its beach, reef-snorkelling and picnicking options. Feeding the fish at Ned's is guaranteed to delight and one of the most memorable experiences on a holiday on Lord Howe.
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