Plongée à Lord Howe Island — Australia
Lord Howe Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site with the world's southernmost coral reef, where tropical and temperate species overlap in surreal combinations. Ball's Pyramid — the tallest sea stack on Earth — offers dramatic wall diving with Galápagos sharks, while the lagoon hosts endemic fish found nowhere else. Strict visitor caps (400 at a time) keep it pristine.
- Score
- 68.8
- Visibilité
- 15–40m
- Température
- 18–25°C
- Meilleurs mois
- October, November, December
SCORE
-31.5553°N
159.0821°E
Lord Howe Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site with the world's southernmost coral reef, where tropical and temperate species overlap in surreal combinations. Ball's Pyramid — the tallest sea stack on Earth — offers dramatic wall diving with Galápagos sharks, while the lagoon hosts endemic fish found nowhere else. Strict visitor caps (400 at a time) keep it pristine.
World's Southernmost Coral Reef
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
78.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Lord Howe Island Museum
- UNESCO heritage walking trails
Non-Diver Score
Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.
Safety & Emergency
Small island clinic; chamber in Sydney requires air evacuation (2-hour flight) — dive conservatively
Top Operators
Pro Dive Lord Howe Island
PADI
Howea Divers
SSI