Fishing and diving

Fishing, snorkelling and diving Lord Howe Island

Surrounded by a marine park, Lord Howe Island is a paradise for anyone who enjoys water sports, especially fishing enthusiasts, snorkellers and divers.

The island offers excellent game fishing for the amateur and expert alike, ranking as a internationally-renowned classic sports and game fishing destination.

Fish are in abundance in these pristine waters. They include whiting, trevally, bonefish, Australian salmon, spangled emperor, bluefish and the double-headed wrass, which is unique to Lord Howe. Yellow fin and wahoo can be caught at Ball's Pyramid (the world’s tallest sea rock stack) while black, blue and striped marlin can be hooked in late summer and early autumn.

Head out with local guides for the day (or overnight) for deep-sea, reef or fly fishing.  You can also hire a dinghy and fishing rods, and putter around the island to find your own fishing hotspot.

Warm tropical waters and cooler currents have created a diverse range of marine life which makes a fascinating underwater world for divers and snorkellers.

The marine park surrounding Lord Howe Island contains the world's southernmost barrier coral reef, 300 species of algae, 500 species of fish and 120 species of mollusc. Green and hawksbill turtles are common in summer, but may be observed throughout the year. There are more than 80 dive sites, ranging from off-the-beach dives over beautiful coral reef to stunning Balls Pyramid. You can even dive in the lagoon in any weather to see amazing fish. PADI learn to dive courses are offered by operators on the island. Snorkelling is equally accessible and amazing. You can snorkel straight off the sand at Ned’s Beach, see the wondrous marine life of the lagoon or go on special snorkel boat trips.

• Lord Howe Island Marine Park Lord Howe Island Area, Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  Lord Howe Island Marine Park is internationally significant, with the world's southernmost coral reef and the only fringing coral reef lagoon in NSW. ...

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• Mount Gower Climb Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  Climb Mount Gower with Lord Howe's most experienced guide. See unique flora and fauna on this day long walk, rated amongst Australia's best!...

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  Full Day.

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• North Bay Tours Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  Half day North Bay tours where you can snorkel, bushwalk, visit seabird colonies....

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• Scuba Dives Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  Lord Howe Island's only locally owned and operated Dive Shop. Let Lord Howe Island's highest qualified and most experienced instructor introd...

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• The Lord Howe Island Community Markets Lord Howe Island Area, Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  The Lord Howe Island community markets are held on the second Sunday of every month at the Lord Howe Island central school. Great variety of fresh loc...

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• Glass Bottom Boat Cruises Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  Coral Viewing and Snorkelling Tours on board "Coral Princess" and "Coral Empress"....

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• Around Island Cruise Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  Our two hour circumnavigation of the Island enables passengers to relax and enjoy the breath taking views all around Lord Howe Island and also view th...

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• Ball's Pyramid Scuba Diving Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  Let Brian, who has been conducting dive trips to Ball's Pyramid since 1998, show you some of Lord Howe Island best diving. Brian has logged in exc...

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• Pro Dive Scuba Dive Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  Boat dives run daily to the Admiralty Islands, surrounding Island reefs, inside the islands lagoon and Ball's Pyramid. Bookings are essential. All...

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  Half Day or less, Tailored.

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• The Valley of the Shadows Lord Howe Island Area, Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  Massive banyan trees and 40-metre high forests of Kentia palms cast brooding shadows in this enclave on the east coast. Situated near Clear Place, the...

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