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North Bay

Lord Howe Island

Copyright: Ken Lees/Destination NSW for Lord Howe Island
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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, turtles and colourful corals.

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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 Copyright: Lord Howe Island Marine Park/Destination NSW for Lord Howe Island
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 …
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Seven Peaks Walk at Pinetrees Lord Howe Island Copyright: Luke Hanson/Destination NSW for 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, …
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Admiralty Islands Copyright: Admiralty Islands/Destination NSW for Lord Howe Island
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 …
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Ball's Pyramid Copyright: Balls Pyramid/Destination NSW for Lord Howe Island
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 …
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Blinky Beach Copyright: Blinky Beach/Destination NSW for Lord Howe Island
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 …
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Lord Howe Island Museum Copyright: Trevor King/Destination NSW for Lord Howe Island
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 …
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Malabar Hill Copyright: Malabar Hill Lord Howe Island/Destination NSW for Lord Howe Island
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 …
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Mount Gower Copyright: Mount Gower/Destination NSW for Lord Howe Island
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 …
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North Bay Copyright: Ken Lees/Destination NSW for Lord Howe Island
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, …
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Old Settlement Beach Copyright: Old Settlement BeachKen Lees/Destination NSW for Lord Howe Island
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 …
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Valley of the Shadows Copyright: The Valley of the Shadows/Destination NSW for Lord Howe Island
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 …
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