Travel to remote Lord Howe Island
At any given time, the World Heritage-listed island of Lord Howe Island has only 400 visitors so you can rest assured you’ll have its twin peaks, idyllic beaches and crystalline waters almost all to yourself. Shaped like an irregular crescent, the volcanic island of Lord Howe is often compared to paradise. There is no mobile phone reception, the commonest form of transport is bicycle and nobody hurries anywhere. Most of the population live in the island’s north, which is bordered by picture-perfect beaches and lapped by crystal-clear ocean.
Accessible only on foot or by boat, North Bay is home to a huge variety of colourful undersea life as well as a fascinating 60 year-old shipwreck. To the east lies Blinky Beach, beloved for its champagne surf. Situated at the heart of Lord Howe Island, Transit Hill offers gorgeous panoramic vistas, while the sparsely inhabited south is dominated by the soaring peaks of Mount Lidgbird and Mount Gower.
Snorkel amid kaleidoscopic coral at Old Settlement Beach or hand-feed eager mullet, kingfish and wrasse at Neds Beach. Wander the brooding Valley of the Shadows on the island’s eastern shore, and trek up Mount Gower, Lord Howe Island’s highest mountain. From the summit, you might spot Balls Pyramid, the world’s tallest sea stack. Sailing to this 551m-high peak is highly recommended, and scuba divers here are often circled by vast schools of marlin, runners and dolphin.
- Awe-inspiring scenery
- Unique eco-systems, rare flora and fauna
- World’s southernmost coral reef
- Stunning Mount Lidgbird and Mount Gower
- Magnificent opportunities for outdoor adventures
- Remoteness, tranquillity and timelessness
- Picture-perfect Old Settlement Beach
- Ned’s Beach fish feeding
- Ball’s Pyramid
Lord Howe Island is a 2-hour flight from Sydney or Brisbane, with seasonal services operating from Port Macquarie. Strict luggage limits (14kg per person) apply on all Lord Howe Island flights.
Part of the state of New South Wales, a visit to Lord Howe Island fits well with other highlights of eastern Australia such as Sydney, the Blue Mountains, and Tropical North Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.
Lord Howe Island Itineraries
Sydney & Lord Howe Island
Lord Howe Island - SydneyHidden 700km kilometres north-east of Sydney, discover the jewel that is the World Heritage listed Lord Howe Island.
Mountains, Wildlife & Vineyards
Blue Mountains - Hunter Valley - SydneyThis classic New South Wales getaway combines a short stay in downtown Sydney with two of the states best regions for wine and wildlife.
Luxury accommodation at Lord Howe Island
Arajilla Retreat
Arajilla Retreat is a beautiful boutique hotel nestled under a canopy of Kentia palms and banyan trees at the northern end of Lord Howe Island’s turquoise lagoon.
Capella Lodge
Overlooking the azure Pacific Ocean and tiny Lovers Beach is Capella Lodge, a stylish luxury retreat on stunning Lord Howe Island.
