Lord Howe Island

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Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island is a World Heritage-listed paradise where at any time of the year, you'll be one of only 400 visitors. A holiday on this exquisite subtropical island promises a serene and unhurried experience. Getting around by bike or on foot is the way to go here. This idyllic island boasts a wealth of activities, including exploring its gorgeous beaches, tranquil lagoons, magnificent coral reefs, and lush rainforest regions, all of which display the island's stunning natural beauty.

The Island Top Things to Do Accommodation

The Island

Lord Howe Island is a remarkable example of an island ecosystem developed from submarine volcanic activity nearly seven million years ago. The island’s isolation and its varied landscape of mountains, valleys, hills, lowlands and sea-cliffs have resulted in diverse habitats supporting many distinctive flora and fauna groups including 241 species of indigenous plants, 207 bird species, 500 species of fish and 90 coral species. The Lord Howe Island Group was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982.

Top Things to Do

Lord Howe Island is a nature lover’s paradise. Go swimming, snorkelling or diving in the crystal clear waters of the most southern coral barrier reef in the world or marvel at magnificent landscapes and ocean views on an excellent range of walking trails and hikes.

Accommodation

Lord Howe offers a great range of accommodation styles, from bungalows and self-catered apartments to luxurious lodges and retreats, all nestled among kentia palms, banyan forests and beautiful gardens.

Do & See Tourist Information

Do & See

Relax on white sandy beaches, discover the world's tallest sea stack, and tackle one of Australia's best day trek trails climbing Mount Gower, Lord Howe Island's tallest mountain, in this World Heritage island paradise. There's even a golf course.

Lord Howe Island Marine Park

Lord Howe Island Marine Park

Lord Howe Island Marine Park is internationally significant, with the world's southernmost coral reef and the only fringing coral reef lagoon in NSW. The convergence of warm and cool waters results in a unique mix of temperate and tropical species, many of which can be seen in clear waters close to shore. Visitors can …

Seven Peaks Walk at Pinetrees Lord Howe Island

Seven Peaks Walk at Pinetrees Lord Howe Island

The Seven Peaks Walk is Lord Howe's premier five day guided adventure that takes you from pristine beaches and exposed coral platforms to the delicate mist forests on Mt Gower. Along the way, you'll see sheltered swimming coves, subtropical palm forests, freshwater creeks, rugged sea cliffs and volcanic peaks. Some sections of the walk, …

Admiralty Islands

Admiralty Islands

Just 15 minutes by boat from Lord Howe Island is an intriguing group of volcanic formations. With some of Australia's best dive spots, eager divers flock to the crystal clear waters in this area. Choose from around 25 dive sites scattered around the …

Ball's Pyramid

Explore the basalt caves and reefs below the world’s tallest sea stack, with a height of 551 metres. Ball's Pyramid is home to huge schools of violet sweep, rainbow runners, marlin, dolphins, turtles and rare species such as Spanish dancers, double-headed wrasse and Galapagos …

Blinky Beach

Blinky Beach, on the eastern side of Lord Howe Island, is a great spot for a refreshing swim, surf or a relaxing snorkel. It’s the most popular place on the island to catch a clean surf break on some of Australia’s least crowded waves. The fine sands are also ideal for beach …

Lord Howe Island Museum

Lord Howe Island Museum

The museum has a range of innovative displays on the island's World Heritage environment, community and history dating back to 1788, when the British naval vessel HMS Supply was believed to have discovered the …

Malabar Hill

Malabar Hill offers sweeping panoramic views of Lord Howe Island encompassing the towering volcanic peaks of Mount Lidgbird and Mount Gower. Its cliffs are the world's largest nesting ground for red-tailed tropicbirds. The best time to see the birds' airborne courting rituals from Malabar is between September and …

Mount Gower

Standing tall at 875 metres, Mount Gower is Lord Howe's highest mountain. Rated as one of Australia's best day walks, the Mount Gower hike is a challenging eight-hour return trek. Walkers traverse about 14 km across the mountain's rugged terrain, encountering some of the island's rarest plants and wildlife along the …

North Bay

A secluded beach, North Bay is accessible only by foot or water. Visitors can admire migratory sea birds and take short walks to Mount Eliza, Old Gulch and Herring Pools from the bay, or simply relax on its white sands. Amazing snorkelling opportunities can also be experienced here, with a large variety of fish, …

Old Settlement Beach

Old Settlement Beach

Weather-sculpted sandstone rocks are dotted across the tiny and secluded Old Settlement Beach. Situated to the island's north, the beach is a great place to swim, relax and admire impressive mountain views. And enjoy a …

Valley of the Shadows

Valley of the Shadows

The unique Valley of the Shadows trail takes you through remarkable banyan tree forests with aerial roots that give the impression trees are “walking” through the …

Tourist Information

Disconnect from the rest of the world in this beautiful paradise where walking and biking are the best ways to get around the island.

Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)

Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH)

QantasLink offers year-round scheduled services to Lord Howe Island. Flight time is under two hours, with flights departing from Sydney on most days, and from Brisbane on weekends. A seasonal weekly service to the Island is also available direct from Port Macquarie from February to June and September to …

Transport

You’ll quickly understand why Lord Howe Island does not need public transport. All accommodation properties provide free airport transfers for arriving and departing guests. Walking is a pleasure on the island as you’re never far from shops, restaurants or beaches. There are bicycles and helmets for hire and a limited number of rental …

Medical

Gower Wilson Memorial Hospital provides health services for residents and visitors to Lord Howe Island. This is the only medical facility on the island with three inpatient beds that are used for acute admissions. Complex cases are transferred to the mainland. Consulting and dispensary hours are 9am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday, however, the doctor …

Limited Phone & Internet Coverage

Limited Phone & Internet Coverage

Country Code: +61 Area Code: (0)2 Many island holidaymakers are delighted that Lord Howe Island is beyond the reach of mobile phone calls and internet service. Public phones and faxes are available on the island and an internet cafe is available at the visitors …

Electricity

Australia operates on a 230/240V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency. The country uses Type I power plugs, which feature two flat pins forming a 'V' shape, along with a grounding pin. This standard is also commonly used in New Zealand, Argentina, China, and several Pacific island nations. Remember to pack a universal adapter if …

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