Destinations

Lord Howe Island

Things To Do

Bushwalking and birdwatching

Must do

Highlights

Relax with a game of golf at one of the most scenic golf courses in Australia, overlooking the island's lagoon with Mt Lidgbird in the background. Why not plan a holiday around the Lord Howe Island Golf Open Tournament in November. It's just $250 and players of all standards and handicaps are welcome. Only a limited number of entries are available so get in early.

Bush walking and birdwatching on Lord Howe Island

Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the Pacific, Lord Howe Island is a nature lover’s paradise.

Although only 11km long and 2km wide, Lord Howe Island has many bushwalking options for a wide range of abilities. The most challenging is undoubtedly the Mt Gower hike, an 8-hour walk led by an experienced guide where ropes are required in challenging parts of the climb. This hike is rated as one of the best day treks in the world.

There are many other hikes that are less challenging - such as climbing the 147m “mountain”, Eliza, to enjoy panoramic views across the lagoon; or a two-hour return trip to pretty North Bay. You can also take a leisurely stroll through lush, forest canopies.

Lord Howe Island is Australia’s premier birdwatching destination, with 14 species of seabirds breeding in the hundreds of thousands. From September to May, you can watch red-tailed tropic birds as they perform their airborne courting rituals, or shearwaters as they return to the island at dusk each day.

The island also has more than 130 permanent and migratory bird species, including the Lord Howe Island woodhen – a flightless endemic species saved from extinction by a local conservation effort. Several expert guides on the island run birdwatching tours and walks.

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Around Island Cruise Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island
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Lord Howe Island Group Guided Trip Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island
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www.auswalk.com.au

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Blinky Beach Lord Howe Island Area, Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island
Blinky Beach, on the eastern side of Lord Howe Island, is a safe spot for a refreshing swim, or a relaxing snorkel. It’s the most popular place ...
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Fishing on Noctiluca Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island
Noctiluca"is a purpose built vessel for Lord Howe's conditions. Eight metres in length and three metre beam, powered by a 200hp volvo inboard...
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The Valley of the Shadows Lord Howe Island Area, Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island
Massive banyan trees and 40-metre high forests of Kentia palms cast brooding shadows in this enclave on the east coast. Situated near Clear Place, the...
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Ball's Pyramid Scuba Diving Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island
Let Brian, who has been conducting dive trips to Ball's Pyramid since 1998, show you some of Lord Howe Island best diving. Brian has logged in exc...
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Lord Howe Island Hosted Windsurfing Fortnight Lord Howe Island Area, Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island
This will be the sixth year of the Lord Howe Island Winter Windsurfing Trips.As well as great sailing, barbecues at Ned's Beach, dinner and jazz a...
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Lord Howe Windsports Lord Howe Island Area, Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island
Sick of the winter east coast doldrums? Hit it to Lord Howe and catch the howling Sou'westers with Lord Howe Windsports.Lord Howe has an 11 kilom...
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All Corners of the Island Tour Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island
A great introduction on what, where and how to do Lord Howe! We point out many of the island's ever changing sea and land birds: the island's ...

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Neds Beach Lord Howe Island Area, Lord Howe Island, Lord Howe Island
At Ned’s Beach let the fish come to you! Be part of a favourite Lord Howe ritual and help feed eager mullet, wrasse, garfish, silver drummer, sp...
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