Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Nov–Apr · Moderate current · 17.5–25°C (coldest Jul, warmest Jan)
- Current
- Moderate
- Water temperature
- 17.5–25°C (coldest Jul, warmest Jan)
- Visibility
- 15–40m: Oceanic sites can be very clear, but lagoon and weather conditions vary.
- Experience
- Lagoon sites suit Open Water divers.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in the region; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in the region; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in the region; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | rare |
| May | rare |
| June | rare |
| July | rare |
| August | rare |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
Possible in the region; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
See all 8 species
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
Admiralty Islands
Admiralty Islands: Volcanic reef terrain.
8–30m · Moderate current
Ball’s Pyramid
Ball’s Pyramid: Volcanic pinnacle.
10–40m · Strong current
Comets Hole
Comets Hole: Lagoon coral.
5–15m · Mild current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsModerate. Fly to LDH. Typical trip $$–$$$.
Route overview
Moderate
Reachable but with some friction: 1 domestic flight.
Airport options
LDH
Lord Howe Island Airport
Short island transfer to accommodation and the dive base
Typical trip cost
$$–$$$
$2,000–4,000 to over $4,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Flights and capped island accommodation dominate cost.
- Ball’s Pyramid is an on-island upgrade rather than a guaranteed package inclusion.