Lord Howe Island, New South Wales


Lord Howe
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Overview

The Last Paradise

A tiny treasure rising out of the emptiness of the southern Pacific Ocean and part of the Australian state of New South Wales, Lord Howe Island is one of the world's last truly unspoiled Island destinations. Just 11 km long and 2 km wide, two thirds of its land mass is covered by Banyan, Pandanus and native Kentia Palm forests, its many perfect beaches are safe, pristine and tranquil.

World Heritage listed island

World Heritage listed in 1982 for its rare collection of flora, fauna and marine life and only one of four Island groups in the world to have this listing, Lord Howe is the perfect sanctuary for nature-lovers, adventure seekers (try the 8 hour rope-assisted climb up Mt. Gower), romantic getaways and 'stress-breaker' weekends.

Temperatures range from about 28 degrees Celsius in summer with lows of about 13 degrees in winter. The months of July, August and September can sometimes be windy.

Bush treks and more

Guided and self-guided bush treks, fish feeding at Ned's Beach, bicycling, bird watching tours, cruising around the Island, kayaking, reef walking, snorkelling and scuba diving, or just laying around in a world class world heritage environment, are some of the favourite things to do.

Marine life

The crystal waters that abound in marine life comprises over 400 species of fish, 90 species of coral, 4% of which is unique to the Island. Perfect for snorkelling, scuba diving, and fishing.

Accommodation

There are 18 Accommodation properties - from budget to 5 stars. Cafes and restaurants for those who don't want to self-cater and general stores for those who do.

Under a 2-hour flight with QantasLink direct from Sydney or Brisbane with national and international Qantas connections.

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Weather

Month Min/Max Rainfall (mm) Humidity (%)
January 19 - 25 (°C) 66 - 77 (°F) 108 72
February 20 - 25 (°C) 68 - 77 (°F) 113 74
March 19 - 24 (°C) 66 - 75 (°F) 121 73
April 17 - 23 (°C) 63 - 73 (°F) 149 72
May 15 - 21 (°C) 59 - 70 (°F) 160 71
June 14 - 19 (°C) 57 - 66 (°F) 177 72
July 13 - 18 (°C) 55 - 64 (°F) 178 70
August 13 - 18 (°C) 55 - 64 (°F) 140 70
September 14 - 19 (°C) 57 - 66 (°F) 135 70
October 15 - 20 (°C) 59 - 68 (°F) 126 73
November 16 - 22 (°C) 61 - 72 (°F) 116 73
December 18 - 24 (°C) 64 - 75 (°F) 117 73