Kirra Dive - Lord Howe Island
The team at Kirra Dive are your go-to for experiencing the magic of Lord Howe. We love that they really embrace the island's unique charm, running smaller, more personal trips out to places like Balls Pyramid and the Admiralty Islands. If you're looking for a dive operation that feels like diving with friends, rather than a big commercial outfit, this is it. They're particularly well-suited for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace and plenty of time to explore each site. Diving with Kirra often means getting up close with Galapagos sharks at the Admiralty Islands, a particular highlight for us. There's a real sense of wildness out there; the water can sometimes get a bit choppy on the journey, but it’s worth it for the sheer abundance of fish life – schools of kingfish and trevally swirling past, occasionally a curious Ballina angelfish peeking out from a bommie. We’d suggest chatting with them about the conditions for Balls Pyramid specifically; it’s an incredible experience, but you want to pick a calm day to fully appreciate the clarity and those majestic deep walls. They know the weather patterns intimately, so trust their advice on when to go. Their PADI courses, from Open Water right through to Advanced, are run with that same friendly, attentive approach. You won't feel rushed, and they make sure you're comfortable and confident before you even think about descending.
- Location
- Lord Howe Island, Australia, Australasia
- Coordinates
- -28.177450, 153.540990
- Phone
- +61 7 5536 6622
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.kirradive.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- PADI Open Water, PADI Advanced, PADI ReActivate, PADI Discover Scuba Diving, Intro Diving, Learn to Dive, Professional Training
- Equipment Rental
- yes
Dive Sites Near Kirra Dive
Kirra Dive 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