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Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island lies in the Pacific Ocean about 600km east of Australia. With its rare collection of
Lord Howe Island
plants, birds, marine life and natural beauty, the island was awarded a World Heritage Listing in 1982.

Travelers can visit Lord Howe Island at any time during the year. The climate between the months from September to May is usually fine and mild or warm to hot. Keep in mind that not all accommodation and facilities are available during the winter season.

Things to See and Do

The waters surrounding Lord Howe Island are home to various tropical marine species and snorkeling and diving here are popular activities with operators offering dive trips and diving courses.

Plenty of other tour options are available ranging from cruises on the lagoon or around the island, guided walks up Mount Gower, nature and environmental tours, bus tours around the island and exploring the reef on a glass-bottom boat.

Other available activities include fishing, bird watching, bike riding, golf at the Lord Howe Golf Club, lawn bowls or bowling at the local Bowling Club. Local operators can arrange fishing trips complete with boat, equipment and crew.

Getting to Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island is a two-hour flight from either Sydney, Brisbane or Coffs Harbour. Regular flights depart from Sydney every day and from Brisbane on weekends. Connecting services are available from Australian capital cities and most New South Wales and Queensland regional ports.