Erscott’s Hole

Home to more than 450 fish species and 90 coral species, Lord Howe’s snorkelling is second to none.

A luxuriant garden of staghorn coral dominates the iconic snorkelling destination that is Erscott’s Hole, a natural wonder protected within the Lagoon Sanctuary Zone. Snorkelers can get up close to tame fish conditioned to daily visits by glass bottom boats and snorkellers.

See amazing doubleheader wrasse and the chameleon-like bluefish, which can change its body colour from dark green to sky blue in a matter of seconds, are common sightings.