Top Lord Howe Island Dive SItes

1. Ball’s Pyramid

Located 26 km offshore, this advanced dive features dramatic walls, caves, and strong drifts. Divers may encounter massive schools of kingfish, amberjack, sweep, dolphins, and the rare ballerina angelfish. Best suited for experienced scuba divers.

2. Comet’s Hole

At a shallow 7–8m, this crater-like site is perfect for macro lovers and underwater photography. Spanish dancers, stingrays, and vibrant reef fish are commonly seen. Ideal for beginners and a relaxed freediving experience.

3. Admiralty Islands (Ned’s Beach area)

A cluster of sites just minutes by boat. Ned’s Beach is famous for hand-fed fish and schooling species. Great for all levels of scuba divers with colorful reef life and calm conditions in a marine-protected area.

4. Erscott’s Hole

A calm, lagoon-based site with exceptional visibility and lots of macro life including nudibranchs and juvenile fish. Accessible in most weather, this is a top choice for new divers, snorkelers, and macro photographers.

5. North Rock

A deeper site featuring swim-throughs and coral-covered ledges. Expect sightings of Galapagos whalers, trevally, and tuna. Depths range from 15–30m, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced scuba divers