Dive Centre Bondi - Lord Howe Island
Dive Centre Bondi might have ‘Bondi’ in the name, but their Lord Howe Island operation is the one we head for when we’re chasing something a bit different. They’re PADI through and through, running courses from Open Water up, which makes them a solid choice if you want to get certified or refresh your skills in a less hectic environment than the mainland. We'd suggest them particularly for divers keen to explore the local spots, like the wreck of the SS Comet or the Admiralty Islets, without the hassle of bringing all your own kit. They’ve got rentals ready, taking some of the stress out of flying to the island.
- Location
- Lord Howe Island, Australia, Australasia
- Coordinates
- -33.893684, 151.262950
- Phone
- +61 2 9369 3855
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.divebondi.com.au
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- yes
- Address
- 198, Bondi Road, 2026
Dive Sites Near Dive Centre Bondi
Dive Centre Bondi provides access to 1 dive sites in Lord Howe Island.
- Balls Pyramid (wreck)
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
- Bream (Acanthopagrus australis) - Reef Fish
- Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) - Sharks & Rays
- dory (Zeus faber) - Reef Fish
- Bull Shark (Carcharhinus leucas) - Sharks & Rays
- Silver Bream (Rhabdosargus sarba) - Reef Fish
- Banks Shovelnose Ray (Aptychotrema rostrata) - Sharks & Rays
- Snapper (Pagrus auratus) - Reef Fish
- Chubby Basketfish (Anoplocapros inermis) - Reef Fish
- Bluefin Gurnard (Chelidonichthys kumu) - Reef Fish
- Port Jackson shark (Heterodontus portusjacksoni) - Sharks & Rays
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