Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre - Lord Howe Island

Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre is the main dive operation on Lord Howe Island, running regular trips to the island's handful of dive sites. We've found their local knowledge invaluable for navigating the area's conditions and pointing out the best spots. It’s a solid choice for divers focused on exploring Lord Howe's unique underwater landscape.

Location
Lord Howe Island, Australia, Australasia
Coordinates
-27.422848, 153.516040

Dive Sites Near Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre

Manta Lodge & Scuba Centre 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