Lord Howe Island⚠ data unverified
Australia · Oceania · Tasman Sea
4.2
/ 5
★★★★☆
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m, 4 standout species — a strong choice for experienced divers.
Level Advanced
Marine life
4.5
Visibility
5.0
Accessibility
3.2
Facilities
2.5
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 30 m
- 4 standout marine species
- Best conditions in Sep–May
Cons
- Moderate currents can pick up
- Deep dives to 40 m
Best for
Not for
Plan your trip
$$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
1–2 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$$ · ≈ $185/day
Very remote — few operators means higher cost and fewer choices.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A quiet, remote site — book lodging well in advance.
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Real daily cost in Australia
Around $185/day per person · food $61 · hotel $151
Good to know
- Moderate current that makes for an easy, relaxed drift.
- Conditions can be demanding; dive with an operator who knows the site.
- Built for experienced divers — an Advanced Open Water cert is a good idea.
- Prime season is Sep–May.
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Depth
5–40 m (16–131 ft)
Visibility
30 m (98 ft)
Water temp
20–27°C (68–81°F)
Current
Moderate
Best season
Sep–May
Certification
Advanced
Dive shops
2
Why go
Lord Howe Island sits in the Tasman Sea off Australia, a wall and reef system where dives drop from shallow tops into deeper water. Dives run to 40 m with around 30 m visibility, moderate currents and sea temperatures of 20–27°C. Marine highlights include corals, sharks, turtles and endemic species. Best season is Sep–May, typically reached by boat. Built for experienced divers. An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended. With dives to 40 m, comfort at depth is recommended.
Site type
WallReef
Access
Boat
Clear water and the chance of corals — what more do you want?
I bring my AOW students here. The moderate current makes a proper dive plan essential, and the briefing matters.
Worth the journey — the Sep–May window is the time to go.