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
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Lord Howe Island
AustraliaPacific Ocean
68.8

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

Visibility15–40 m
Temperature18–25°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$150
Best MonthsOctober, November, December, January
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML78.0CH75.0VIS82.0SV62.0TMP55.0DA65.0OP75.0TS82.0GT45.0VAL42.0CRD92.0SP72.0

Marine Life

78.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
72
Megafauna Encounters
72
Reef Fish Abundance
78
Macro Life
68
Endemic Species
90
Marine Life Diversity
78.0
Coral & Reef Health
75.0
Visibility & Conditions
82.0
Dive Site Variety
62.0
Water Temperature
55.0
Depth & Access
65.0
Operator Quality
75.0
Topside Experience
82.0
Getting There
45.0
Value & Cost
42.0
Crowding
92.0
Social Proof
72.0

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

Mount Gower summit hikeBall's Pyramid boat tripglass-bottom boatbird watching

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Lord Howe Island Museum
  • UNESCO heritage walking trails

Non-Diver Score

9/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber700 km — Prince of Wales Hospital Hyperbaric Unit, Sydney
Nearest Hospital2 km

Small island clinic; chamber in Sydney requires air evacuation (2-hour flight) — dive conservatively

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Pro Dive Lord Howe Island

PADI

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4.7
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