Raziščite otok Lord Howe
Novi Južni Wales leži nekaj več kot 600 km severozahodno. Na vidiku ni ničesar drugega kot Tihi ocean. To je morski park otoka Lord Howe, ki bo izpolnil vse vaše sanje o samotnem otoku.
Ker je število turistov kadar koli omejeno na 400, se prebivalstvo otoka ohranja pod 1000 ... pravzaprav. Na otoku sta le dva potapljaška centra in nobenega potapljaškega letovišča ali nastanitve na ladji. En center ponuja tečaje potapljanja za začetnike, vendar je treba spletno učenje opraviti pred prihodom zaradi omejitev interneta.
Potapljanje tukaj ne ponuja le rajskega potapljanja v lagunah, temveč tudi možnost potapljanja na strmih vulkanskih stenah, na območju, kjer lahko med bujnimi koralami odkrijete novo vrsto.
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
Najboljši meseci za potapljanje na otoku Lord Howe
Potapljanje na otoku Lord Howe je možno 9 mesecev v letu. V sezoni (september - maj) so dnevne temperature med 21 in 27 °C, temperature vode pa med 19 in 26 °C, ki padejo na 17 °C v juniju in avgustu. V zimskih mesecih so padavine najmočnejše, otoke pa premetava močan veter, zaradi česar je potovanje z letalom nemogoče – zato so otoki od junija do avgusta zaprti za turiste.