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Lord Howe Island
Discover Australia's very own treasure island.

Photo: LORD HOWE ISLANDAustralia’s Lord Howe Island is one of the world’s great vacation destinations, an island paradise located 660km off the east coast of Australia. The island is just a short flight (less than two hours) from Brisbane or Sydney. The breathtaking beauty and tropical ambience is an incredible experience from the moment you arrive, and you will easily see why Lord Howe Island is often called Australia’s last great paradise.

World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island

World Heritage-listed for its outstanding natural beauty, remarkable geology and rare collection of birds, plants and marine life, Lord Howe is surrounded by the world’s southernmost coral reef. The pristine waters teeming with marine life and rare coral from Lord Howe Island Marine Park, one of the largest in New South Wales.

Luxury Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island has a few excellent luxury offerings. There are luxury, high-end lodges and a recently opened self-catering luxury beach house. The rooms are certainly worth the cost, blending five-star amenities and service with unbeatable locations right on the coast.

Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island

Capella Lodge Capella Lodge is a place where sophistication, style and beauty come together in a seamless bond with the natural surroundings.

Bowker Beach House, Lord Howe Island

Bowker Beach House Bowker Beach House caters for 2 adults only; exclusive, extremely private, and in a stunning location on Lord Howe Island's beautiful lagoon beach.

Arajilla Lodge, Lord Howe Island

Arajilla Lodge Arajilla Lodge goes above and beyond to create an atmosphere that is both pampering and rustically tropical, with views of the ancient Banyan forest and the ocean.

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Lord Howe Island Experiences

There are plenty of ways to explore this amazing natural paradise. Crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming, snorkelling, diving, kayaking and surfing while, on land, the trek to the summit of Mt Gower is recognised as one of the best one-day hikes in the world.

There are plenty of ways to explore this amazing natural paradise. Crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming, snorkelling, diving, kayaking and surfing while, on land, the trek to the summit of Mt Gower is recognised as one of the best one-day hikes in the world.

Snorkel and Scuba, Lord Howe Island

Snorkel + Scuba The diversity and scope of the snorkelling and scuba diving at Lord Howe Island is an easy lure for serious divers who want the thrill of having the ocean to themselves.

Lord Howe Island Beaches

Lord Howe Beaches There are 11 beautiful beaches on Lord Howe Island, with one that you can wade into the shallow waters and hand-feed the mélange of fish that swarm to your side.

Lord Howe Island Hiking

Hiking on Lord Howe Lord Howe Island boasts miles of fantastic trails that range from casual walkers to summit scrambles with mountains on both ends of the island.

Lord Howe Island Facts

Lord Howe Island Facts

With only one police officer, a 25km/hour speed limit, no mobile phone service and a strict cap on the number of tourists who can visit the island at any one time, this travel destination is one of the most unique in the Pacific. But it's the remoteness that makes Lord Howe Island such a magical place. Read some quick Lord Howe Island facts and learn more about this amazing destination.

Lord Howe Island History

Lord Howe Island History Lord Howe Island was first visited by British Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird Ball on 17 February 1788 when his ship, the HMS Supply, passed by on its way from Botany Bay to Norfolk Island

Getting To Lord Howe Island

Getting To Lord Howe Qantas offer year-round services to Lord Howe Island from Sydney. Flights take just under two hours. Flights from Port Macquarie are also available with Eastern Air Services.

Lord Howe Island Weather

Weather + Climate Lord Howe's sea breezes prevent summers from becoming too hot and the warm waters of the Tasman Sea help to keep winters mild. There is no bad time to visit.

Lord Howe Island Geology

Lord Howe Island Geology

The crescent-shaped Lord Howe Island is about 11 Kiliometres long, and about two kilometres wide at its widest point and a fraction of a mile (0.3kms) wide at its narrowest point. The geology of Lord Howe Island is typical of island remnants whose active volcanic past helped carve out the bays, islets and curving bends of the coastline.

Balls Pyramid

Balls Pyramid Arguably the star of all the amazing natural attractions is Balls Pyramid, the highest sea stack on the planet.

Mt Gower

Mt Gower Towering 875 metres above sea level, the spectacular Mt Gower is Lord Howe Island's highest point.

Erscott's Hole

Erscott's Hole Erscott's Hole amd the surrounding reef is easily the snorkelling highlight of Lord Howe Island.

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About 'Lord Howe Island Australia'

Lord Howe Island Australia is a 'Web Magazine' website that is dedicated to all things related to Lord Howe Island. We are passionate about Australia's last great island paradise, its vast marine and wildlife, its lagoon and white sandy beaches, its crystal clear turquiose waters and the unforgetable experiences that are waiting for all who visit. Our aim is to discuss Lord Howe Island, its history, its environment, its wildlife and its spectacular destinations. We hope that this website will inspire all who visit, just as much as Lord Howe Island has inspired us.

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