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.

• 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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• 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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• Lord Howe Island Museum Lord Howe Island Area, Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  The architect-designed Lord Howe Island Museum opened in 2002. The museum has a range of innovative displays on the island’s World Heritage envi...

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• All Corners of the Island Tour Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  A great introduction on what, where and how to do Lord Howe! We point out many of the island's ever changing sea and land birds: the island's ...

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• Lord Howe Island Hosted Windsurfing Fortnight Lord Howe Island Area, Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  This will be the sixth year of the Lord Howe Island Winter Windsurfing Trips.As well as great sailing, barbecues at Ned's Beach, dinner and jazz a...

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  Sunday 4 August
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  Sunday 18 August

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• Fishing on Noctiluca Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  Noctiluca"is a purpose built vessel for Lord Howe's conditions. Eight metres in length and three metre beam, powered by a 200hp volvo inboard...

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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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• 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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  Sunday 9 June
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• Neds Beach Lord Howe Island Area, Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island

  At Ned’s Beach let the fish come to you! Be part of a favourite Lord Howe ritual and help feed eager mullet, wrasse, garfish, silver drummer, sp...

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• 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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