Lord Howe Island

Lord Howe Island is an island territory of the Australian state of New South Wales situated in the Tasman Sea some 550 km east of the mainland. Lord Howe Island was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1982 on account of its beauty and biodiversity.

Lord Howe Island is approximately 2 hours direct flying time with QantasLink from Sydney (daily), Brisbane (daily) and Port Macquarie (weekly). Connecting services are available from most Australian state capital cities. This flight is one of the most expensive domestic flights in Australia, but one of the best value on Qantas Frequent Flyer points (only 8000 from Sydney). So give it a go and try getting a seat.

Lord Howe Island is very much geared up for outdoor recreation: bushwalking, trekking, guided and self-guided walks, fish feeding, swimming, surfing, Scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, birdwatching and reef walks are all popular. Sports are also an option: golf, tennis and bowls especially. Deep sea, rock and shore fishing charters are available. For the more laid back, options include picnics, barbecues, bicycling and dining out. Available for hire are golf clubs, tennis racquets, bicycles and helmets, scuba and snorkeling gear, paddle skis and spyboards.