Brisbane Dive Academy - Lord Howe Island

Brisbane Dive Academy operates out of Lord Howe Island, offering access to some unique diving. While we don't have details on their courses or specific gear, this is the outfit for exploring the island's handful of famous sites. If you're looking to dive Balls Pyramid or the Admiralty Islands, they're the people to talk to for a focused trip to these spots. It’s a pick for divers who know exactly what they want to see.

Location
Lord Howe Island, Australia, Australasia
Coordinates
-27.472363, 153.110500

Dive Sites Near Brisbane Dive Academy

Brisbane Dive Academy provides access to 1 dive sites in Lord Howe Island.

Other Dive Centres in Lord Howe Island

Best Time to Dive in Lord Howe Island

The warmest water temperatures in Lord Howe Island occur in March, averaging 23.5°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 18.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 22.6°C
  • February: 23.0°C
  • March: 23.5°C
  • April: 23.0°C
  • May: 20.9°C
  • June: 19.9°C
  • July: 19.0°C
  • August: 18.9°C
  • September: 19.0°C
  • October: 19.5°C
  • November: 20.7°C
  • December: 22.4°C

Marine Life in Lord Howe Island

Home to 65 recorded species including 38 reef fish, 21 sharks & rays, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 1 other, 1 jellyfish.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Lord Howe Island

Based on average water temperature of 21.0°C, currents 15 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 21°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories