The Island

Lord Howe Island was discovered by Captain Henry Lidgebird Ball, Master of the HMS Supply en route to Norfolk Island on the 17th February 1788. Ever since then it has been a popular stop over for sailors, aviators and holiday makers, even Sir Francis Chitcheaster made a stop over here on his solo round the world flight in the 1930s! This diverse little Island is so special it was placed on the World Heritage List in 1982, one of the first islands in the world to have this honour.

Lord Howe is particularly popular for bird watchers, as some of the rarest birds in the world call Lord Howe Island home. Conservation efforts to maintain an ecologically rich environment are important to the island; such efforts include the management of the unique Lord Howe Island Woodhen, which once had less than 30 birds.

Lord Howe Island offers an experience for everyone, from ecotourism to game fishing, mountain climbing and diving to the more relaxing golf, bowls, tennis, and a snorkelling trip on a glass bottom boat. For the surfers, great beach and reef breaks - it’s hard to miss out! Curl up under a palm tree, read a novel and enjoy the sun and scenery, Lord Howe is the perfect getaway from the stresses of everyday life.  There is no mobile phone coverage on Lord Howe so it is the perfect excuse to switch it off and enjoy a holiday with no interruptions! 

The Island has a number of excellent cafes and restaurants serving traditional and modern food at reasonable prices. 

Temperature ranges from 15-30˚C year round, being a sub-tropical climate that is never too hot or too cold.

Lord Howe boasts the most southern coral reef in the world, which is protected by our crystal clear lagoon consisting of hundreds of fish and coral species for all to explore, and waters are calm enough for all ages to enjoy. Lord Howe Island is somewhere you must visit!