Old Settlement
Beach
North
Bay
Neds Beach
Middle
Beach
Lagoon
Beach
Blackburn Island
Blinky Beach
Lovers Bay
Mount Lidgbird
Mount Gower
Ball's Pyramid
Perfect paradise
With official admission to the register in
1982, Lord Howe is one of only four island
groups to have World Heritage listing.
This island delivers a unique experience
for the discerning traveller looking
for a destination that's not swamped
with tourists.
Part of New South Wales (Australia), Lord
Howe lies 700 kilometres northeast of
Sydney and the same distance southeast
of Brisbane. The island is all that remains
of a volcanic eruption that occurred
around seven million years ago.
Just 11 kilometres long and less than three
kilometres at its widest point, two thirds
of Lord Howe's land mass is covered in
rainforest and bush land. the island is also
surrounded by the southernmost coral
reef in the world which is fed by warm
currents from the Great Barrier Reef.
The people
Lord Howe is home to just 350 residents
and, due to the island's World Heritage
status, visitor numbers are restricted to
no more than 400 at any time. The main
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industries are tourism and the propagation
of Kentia Palms and seeds. The protection
of Lord Howe's unique environment is a
source of pride for both the community
and the visitor.
History
The Island was discovered in 1788 by the
First Fleet ship HMS Supply under the
command of Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird
Ball. The ship was on a journey to Norfolk
Island looking for sources of food and
water for the new Sydney colony. He
claimed it as a British possession, giving it
the name of the then Lord of the Admiralty,
Lord Howe. Settlement began in 1834
with the island supplying passing ships
with food and water.
Nature
The island's forests include banyan trees,
pandanus and the indigenous Kentia
palms. The surrounding waters are now a
Marine Park and home to 94 species of
coral and 490 different fish.
Visitors can explore the spectacular flora
and fauna easily on foot and for bird
