Lord Howe Island - New South Wales

Lord Howe Island is music for the soul, a place to revitalise and de-stress.

At any one time, you’re one of only 400 visitors on Lord Howe, an island of unspoilt beauty where life is relaxed and unhurried. With bicycles the best way to get around and no mobile phone reception, there’s plenty of time to relax and attune yourself to the idyllic surroundings.

World Heritage listed for its remarkable geology and its rare collection of birds, plants and marine life, Lord Howe is surrounded by the world’s southernmost coral reef. Crystal clear waters teem with marine life and rare coral, protected as part of the Lord Howe Island Marine Park.

Highlights

	Birdwatching
	Lord Howe Island is an excellent location for bird watching as it has 18 species of land bird including the rare Lord Howe Island Woodhen; and is a breeding ground for 14 species of seabird.

	Mt Gower
	Trekking up Mt Gower, a gruelling but rewarding eight-hour exercise described as one of the best one-day hikes in the world.

	Kayaking, Diving and Snorkelling
	Kayaking, scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing, reef walking, surfing and swimming are all available at Lord Howe Island.

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