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Why
Lord Howe Island
is special
The remote, alluring and semi-tropical Lord Howe Island of Australia is heaven
for nature lovers - and for vacationers seeking a reprieve from their hectic
lives back home.
Tips & insights on
Lord Howe Island
in Australia
 Imagine
an unspoiled island that has all of the following and you would be
thinking of Lord Howe Island.
 Beautiful
crystal-clear turquoise lagoon, golden sand beaches, and magnificent coral
reefs.
Striking
landscapes including twin misty volcanic peaks commanding one end of Lord Howe
Island - and a natural forest that blankets most of this gem of Australia.
Uncrowded
- There are only 350 residents and just 400 visitors are allowed on the island
at any given time.
Peace
and tranquility - The Lord Howe Island lifestyle is casual and uncomplicated -
there are few cars and no traffic (bicycles and feet are the principal modes of
transportation) - and there is purposely no cell phone reception.
You
don't have to rough it - There are comfy small lodges, bungalows, and guest
houses on Lord Howe Island.
Many
activities await you including, swimming, surfing, snorkeling, diving, fishing, hiking,
golfing, bird watching, and glass-bottom boating.
This
crescent-shaped Australian island is two hours by plane from Sydney.
Lord
Howe Island measures a little over 10 kilometers (6 miles) in length and 2
kilometers (1 mile) at its broadest point.
It
is the eroded caldera remnant of a 7-million-year-old volcano, which was 10
times as large as its current size.
 The
562-meter (1844-foot) high craggy islet named Ball Pyramid is another remnant of
the volcanic island group. This breathtaking spire juts up from the sea about 16
kilometers (10 miles) south of Lord Howe Island. Viewing the Ball Pyramid up close
is a must. You can do this by plane or boat.
Lord
Howe Island was discovered in 1798 and settled in 1834. A concerted effort of
locals and admirers has helped preserve its precious natural environment.
For
the best weather, visit Lord Howe Island during the Southern Hemisphere summer
(mid-December to mid-March).
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